Norwich community helping those in need

Several organizations/individuals doing their part this holiday season

Hello Norwich and beyond the Upper Valley

Each year several local organizations also known this year as the Wonders of Norwich and many individuals step up to the plate and do their part to help the less fortunate. The program that they are participating in is called 19 Days of Norwich & Beyond in support of the Haven!

I thought it would be nice to do a story and highlight these so that you can see how they have chosen to help. I will do my best to include all who are helping in this effort. The captions under the photos are mine and meant to be inspiring and fun.

As you click on a particular business and or organization you can read all about them as their websites are included as well. Editors note: I have taken some info, a photo or two and a few links from a recent posting from Laura Gillespie that appeared in the Tuesday December 3 , 2024 edition of the Norwich listserv so as to give you the best and most accurate information.

The Norwich Turkey Trot was a huge success and here is a report on how well it went,

Wow Norwich, you know how to bring holiday spirit! The Norwich Turkey Trot was
a tremendous success on Thanksgiving morning, in spite of (or BECAUSE of?) the
heavy snow. While we didn’t quite break the fundraising record, with runners’
support $12,500 was raised and with the matching funds from The Jack & Dorothy
Byrne Foundation, the 2024 Trot will bring $25,000 to the Haven.
Extraordinary! Did YOU catch a glimpse of Noah Kahan? Do you wish you had been
able to buy a 2024 Trot hat (check the colorway out here
https://uppervalleyhaven.org/wp-content/uploads/hats.pdf)  If you would like
to buy a 2024 hat, we have some available at the Haven. Email us at
mailto:development@uppervalleyhaven.org<mailto:development@uppervalleyhaven.org> to
arrange!

And now let us focus on the 19 days of Norwich and Beyond.

A complete list of the 2024 participating businesses and organizations can be found here:

https://uppervalleyhaven.org/events/19days/participating-businesses/

Below are photos of just a few that I was able to capture for this story with more to come in the next few days. I am posting this now but will add to the story as I receive new photos and or info.

19 Days of Norwich & Beyond in support of the Haven!

They are collecting the following items:

The front window of Dan and Whit’s proudly displays the 19 days of Norwich poster and a few ways/programs to help you select items to donate…Just stop at the desk to inquire if you have any questions. danandwhits.com

The 19 Days of Norwich started here at Dan and Whit’s and they are all excited about another year of helping out the Haven, which is an extraordinary place to support!

Dan and Whit’s has the Haven for the December Round up, as well as a Giving Tree, which is new this year.

And here are the details for the giving tree so you can follow along

They will also have bags of groceries available for purchase to go to their food shelf.

All in all, They are hoping for a hugely successful 19 Days!!

With Thanks,

Dan and Whit’s!

The Norwich Lions club memory tree information can be found here:

https://norwichlionsclub.org/

A side view of the Norwich Lions club Xmas tree with the church and school as a backdrop

And now I will highlight the businesses that I visited and here is the list again so you can follow along.

Drop off your peanut butter donations at the Norwich Town Clerk’s office and then..

norwich.vt.us/town-clerk/

Head over to the Norwich Police facility as they are collecting Jam/and Jelly, so if you don’t want to be in a jam please bring in some jelly. Either one will do and be greatly appreciated too! https://norwich.vt.us/norwich-police-department/

Now it is time for some fun activity at Nico’s expense

Activities and events coming up include Nico’s hair contest,

Ledyard Bank

https://ledyard.bank/

Read last year full story on Nico’s 2023 hair adventure by clicking on the blue read full story button.

Here is the scorecard for this years 2024 event so far

Here is Nico’ scorecard so far on the color choices but it is changing by the minute and the Ledyard bank is collecting canned fruit this year for the Haven. find out more here: https://uppervalleyhaven.org/events/19days/featured-activities/

Here is a list of other activities also:

https://uppervalleyhaven.org/events/19days/featured-activities/

Yes, it is the Norwich Public Library and when you visit , don’t forget to drop off your cereal donations on the designated cart inside the library. norwichlibrary.org

Designated cart for your donations inside the library.

Stop in to see us and bring in your Mac and Cheese donations!

Please! Our website is:

https://www.norwichbookstore.com/

https://mascoma.bank/locations/norwich/

Mascoma Savings bank is collecting hats and mittens and they would like to…

invite you to an event called ‘North pole to Norwich’. (see details in above poster)

Andreas hair studio staff are collecting pasta.. all types are welcomed https://www.facebook.com/andreashairstudionorwich/

And the staff here at Bayada say: It is not quite soup yet but if you brought in your soup cans it could be for someone in need.

https://www.bayada.com/hospice-care/locations/vt/norwich/316-main-street-unit-eh6/10270?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_content=VTH&utm_campaign=local%2Blistings

A Realty office most of the year, however during the 19 days this Charlie Tuna is looking for your tuna cans to support the Haven so stop in and drop off your donation.

https://grouponere.com/

Providing Holiday Toys and Clothing to Children in Hartford & Norwich VT

https://holidaybasketsvt.org/

The Norwich Inn website is

https://www.norwichinn.com/

Here is this years display… a delicate work of art years in the making and if you click on the blue full story button below this next photo, you can get the history of this project.

Gretchen Dwyer pointing to a new addition to her collection

Mailboxes built and installed by Demo

How cute is that!

The children from the Children’s Art Studio made the paper xmas tree ornaments for the tree on display at the Norwich Inn

Holiday Xmas tree at the Norwich Inn

And here are some real nice decorations that were done by the Inn staff in the sitting area

And they are watching it all or should I say taking it all in

And still more for you to see here:

Christmas movies at the Nugget on Friday, and North Pole to Norwich at Mascoma Bank on Saturday, December 14th. See more here: https://uppervalleyhaven.org/events/19days/featured-activities/

There is even a 2024 Pet contest and you can get all the info for it here:

https://uppervalleyhaven.org/events/19days/pet-contest/

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