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Save the Date: Hope Anchors the Soul Gala for 2020 is coming up

Posted on January 10, 2020 in: News, Catholic Charities News

Save the Date: Hope Anchors the Soul Gala for 2020 is coming up

Save the Date

Come and celebrate 99 years of Providing Help & Creating Hope for our neighbors in need at our Hope Anchors the Soul Gala, on April 18, 2020.

An evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing and a silent auction are part of the gala.   

Through Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, our community becomes stronger with your help!  For more information, call (860) 889-8346 ext. 285.


 

 


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