Chrysalis Center's mission is to provide supportive services to assist people in need to transform their lives.
Getting Help...Getting Better... Giving Back.
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May is “National Mental Health Awareness Month” and every day millions of individuals across the country face the reality of living with a mental illness. During this month, Chrysalis Center joins National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to raise awareness about mental health, provide support, educate the public, fight the stigma and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families.
At Chrysalis Center we help our clients lead healthier lives, both mentally and physically. According to the NAMI 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year with the data suggesting that genetics, environment, and lifestyle are the linking causes of someone having a mental health condition.
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Pat and Paul Robotham:
Serving Chrysalis Center
for 10 Years
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When Pat and Paul first walked into Freshplace, they knew this was the place for them.
"We wanted to help," said Pat. "We knew we could do some good and God asked us to help," she adds.
Since 2010, they have been helping ever since. They know most of Freshplace clients by name, and if they don't, they will make it a point to find out. Pat can often be found taking clients around Freshplace, helping them pick out groceries and sharing recipes, while Paul sweeps and helps to organize the shelves.
"It's more than volunteer-client relationship," says Paul, "we become like family."
After more than 10 years coming in and out of Freshplace, Pat and Paul are retiring as two of our longest-serving volunteers.
Words cannot express how grateful we are to these two inspiring souls. On behalf of the clients, families, staff and volunteers...THANK YOU Pat and Paul for all you have done to help make a positive impact on our clients' lives! We will miss your smiles and warm hugs!
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CORPORATE VOLUNTEER:
GEI Consultants, Inc.
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Thank you GEI for your continued support and generosity! We are lucky to have you on "Team Chrysalis!"
GEI Consultants, Inc. is a consulting engineering and environmental firm that delivers value by providing professional services to improve our world’s built environments. With 900 staff and 42 offices nationwide, GEI is a leader in providing multi-disciplined engineering and technical services to a range of private and public sector clients domestically and abroad.
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Railway Gardens
Saturday, May 15th 8:00am- 12:00pm (Weather Permitting)
Spring is here and summer is right around the corner!
We are preparing our Railway Garden beds on our Main Campus
(255 Homestead Avenue, Hartford) and we are looking
for 5 volunteers on Saturday, May 15th
and
Weekday Volunteers
(flexible hours)
Responsibilities include: Watering, weeding, and harvesting.
Freshplace Food Pantry
Every Other Thursday 9:00am- 12:30pm
We are looking for a volunteer for the first and third Thursday mornings
of each month. Responsibilities include: unloading and sorting donated food, organizing pantry shelves and assisting Freshplace clients with shopping. Volunteers should be able to lift at least 20 pounds.
** To learn more about these opportunities or to sign up please email Sarah **
As a reminder, garden volunteers must be at least 16 years old and Freshplace volunteers must be 18 years of age or over. All volunteers must be fully vaccinated for onsite opportunities. In addition to safety measures which have been in place since the onset of the pandemic, we have increased our safety precautions, including face masks worn in all public areas, temperature taken upon entry and PPEs available if needed.
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Additional Ways to Support Chrysalis Center...
Stop & Shop Giving Tag Program
Chrysalis Center is one of Stop & Shop's nonprofits in 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.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering with Chrysalis Center has never been easier.
We offer a variety of "virtual" remote volunteer opportunities for all ages!
For more information visit
Amazon Smile Benefits Chrysalis Center
will donate .5% of your purchase to Chrysalis Center!
Simply join AmazonSmile and select Chrysalis Center as your favorite organization and .5% of all eligible purchase made year round through smile.amazon.com will be donated - no fees, no extra cost.
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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.
Getting help…Getting better…Giving back.
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