Hello Chrysalis Center Volunteers!

Spring is in the air and you can feel it! The sun is shining and we are ready for warmer weather. With your support, we have continued to serve our clients with your help.

Since July 1, 2021, over 170 individuals volunteered 1,500 hours, to support Chrysalis Center. Give yourselves a round of applause! The work you all do is AMAZING!

In the coming weeks we will be reinstating indoor volunteer opportunities on our main campus and supportive housing locations. We will also be recruiting volunteers to assist in several garden projects and weekly beautification at our properties.

Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who have been with us throughout the winter, and we look forward to welcoming back more volunteers in the coming months!
Here are several photos of
our 2021/2022 volunteers!

To see more pictures and to learn about their volunteering, please visit our FaceBook page.
Chrysalis Center Volunteer Opportunities
Empty Bowls Day of Volunteers
Wednesday, March 30
Shift 1 - 1:30pm - 4pm | Shift 2 - 4pm - 6:30pm
255 Homestead Avenue, Hartford

Seeking volunteers to assist with soup and artisan bowl pickup. Volunteers will be outside on Chrysalis Center's patio greeting event ticket holders, helping them select an artisan bowl and packing/distributing their soup.

This is a perfect opportunity for small groups or college students.


Freshplace Food Pantry On-Call Volunteers
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays | 9:30am - 12:30pm
255 Homestead Avenue, Hartford

We are currently looking for individuals to help in Freshplace,
our onsite fresh food pantry.

Volunteer shifts are Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings (9:30am-12:30pm). On-Call volunteers will be contacted when there are scheduling gaps. Volunteers must be 18 or older, able to lift at least 30 pounds,
and work well with others.
Upcoming Spring/Summer Volunteer Opportunities



Volunteer Opportunities Include:
  • Butterfly Boutique Spring Cleaning
  • Gardening & Beautification Projects (locations include Hartford & Plainville)
  • Recovery & Empowerment Center (REC) Programs
  • Supportive Housing Afternoon/Early Evening Programs (locations vary)

These opportunities are perfect for small groups, team building,
college students, and individuals.

Additional details to follow shortly. If you are interested in more information, please email smitchell@chrysaliscenterct.org.

All in-person volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
** To learn more about volunteer opportunities or to sign up please email 
Chrysalis Center Happenings
Virtual Empty Bowls
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Tickets $20 per person
(Includes choice of soup, roll, and artisan bowl)
Irish Soda Bread is Back
for St. Patrick's Day!
Save the Date
Donation Creation 2022!

Donation Creation is a food drive with a twist! Invite friends, family, colleagues, civic or other organizations to create a team and collect nonperishable food items for Freshplace, Chrysalis Center’s food pantry. Donation Creation kicks off April 1st and goes until June 1st. More information shortly.
Upcoming Events & Ways to Support Chrysalis Center
Chrysalis Center & Target Circle

Now through March 31, vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine how Target’s donation will be divvied up.

Find out more about Target Circle here: www.target.com/circle
Stop & Shop Tag Program

We’re excited to share that ALL Stop & Shop stores are now offering the Giving Tag Program! Every time a shopper buys
the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at any Stop & Shop store, they can direct a $1 donation to Chrysalis Center by using the attached Giving Tag. CLICK HERE Watch this short video to see how EASY it is to support Chrysalis!
Amazon Smile Benefits
Chrysalis Center

Shop via smile.amazon.com, and Amazon will donate .5% of your purchase to Chrysalis Center! Simply join AmazonSmile. Select Chrysalis Center as your favorite organization, and .5% of all eligible purchases made year round through smile.amazon.com will be donated - no fees, no extra cost.
Chrysalis Center's mission is to provide supportive services to assist people in need to transform their lives.
About Chrysalis Center
Chrysalis Center is a private, non-profit, socially innovative, multiservice organization that serves individuals and their families living in the State of Connecticut. Chrysalis Center helps those living in poverty, Veterans, men, women, children, and young adults who are struggling with mental health, addiction, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and those returning from incarceration.

Find more information about how Chrysalis Center provides supportive services to assist people in need to transform their lives at: Chrysalis Center.

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