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 * 1) **Big Brothers Big Sisters of SECT**- @http://www.bbbssect.org/ (The Mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern Connecticut is to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth, primarily through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with a caring adult, and to assist them in achieving their highest potential as they grow to become responsible men and women by providing committed volunteers and maintaining National Standards of Excellence.)
 * 2) **Boys & Girls Club of SECT**- @http://www.bgcse.org/ (We provide young people with a safe, positive environment with professional staff that is committed to helping kids BE GREAT. Each young person who comes through our doors is given the support and encouragement to develop their character, gain self esteem and make healthy choices through sports, fitness, arts, education, career development, character development and life skills.)
 * 3) **The Center: A Drop In Learning & Resource Center** - @http://www.dropinlearningcenter.org/ (We fulfill our mission to support and nurture the lifetime learning of youth and their families by providing the following programs: Before Care, Preschool, After school and Summer Enrichment Programs, After school and summer Teen Life / Teen Career Skills programs, Reading is Fundamental Program (RIF), Parent/Caregivers meetings, Human Social Services Referrals, Food Vouchers, Kids In Distress-Clothing Closet)
 * 4) **Thames River Family Program**- @http://www.trfp.org/ (an apartment complex for women and their children who are formerly homeless. Gives them an apartment, job training, parenting training, etc. for up to 2 years to get women and their families back on their own)
 * 5) **TVCCA: Thames Valley Council for Community Action**- @http://www.tvcca.org/ (providing social services to the region's economically and otherwise disadvantaged citizens of New London County for 45 years. Our 28 programs currently reach approximately 24,000 eligible clients annually. TVCCA is well recognized as a community leader in advocating for and meeting the needs of the region's poor.)
 * 6) **VNASC: Visiting Nurse Association of SECT** (from where we get our own, Hilary!) - @http://www.vnasc.org/ (Our network of registered nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists, social workers and health aides fan out each day to provide the best quality care available. Our behind-the-scenes team of administrators works diligently to help people find the programs and services they need so that no one falls through the cracks.)