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Patch Picks: Non-Profits Making a Difference

Places to volunteer your time in West Hartford, among the many fine organizations.

Posted by Susan Schoenberger (Editor), February 16, 2011 at 10:28 pm

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Five suggestions for non-profits in West Hartford:

The Town That Cares Fund

Next week's topic is the best boutiques in town. Please email your suggestions to midctpatch@gmail.com

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