Crime & Safety

Fundraiser Scheduled for New 'Honor Wellness Center'

A fundraiser for the area's new 'Honor Wellness Center' is slated for Saturday.

MANCHESTER, CT — A fundraising event to benefit a new non-profit organization committed to serving the behavioral health concerns of those serving as police, fire, EMS staffers, dispatchers, corrections officers, military members and veterans as well as their families is on tap for this weekend.

Here are the details:

On Saturday September 29, 2018, a Comedy Night is being held for First Responders at the Manchester Country Club.
This event is being sponsored by the Honor Wellness Center, a non-profit organization committed to serving the behavioral health concerns of those serving as Police, Fire, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections,
Military, and Veterans as well as their Families.
Please consider buying a ticket(s) to come join first responders in this evening of fun, laughs, and even raffle prizes! All sales will be going to support the efforts of the Honor Wellness Center in our committed continued support of our brothers and sisters in public safety, military services, veterans, and their family members.
If you cannot join us, but would like to otherwise donate what you can or donate a raffle prize, please contact Phyllis DiGioia, Director at phyllis@honorwellness.org or 860-919-9762 or Bernie Hallums at hallumsb@manchesterct.gov. For more information about how the Honor Wellness Center can serve you and your loved ones in public safety, military services, and veterans, please visit https://honorwellness.org and like us on social media.

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