Welcome to NOW. We are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of Quiet Corner children by insuring each child’s access to fitness, nutrition, and athletics.

Recent Updates

7th Annual NOW Road Race Sees New Route and Sets New Records

On Sunday, September 16th 200 runners and walkers navigated the private roads surrounding Alexander’s Lake in Dayville, all in the name of raising money for youth wellness programs. The 7th Annual NOW Road Race & Walk, subtitled “Lap the Lake” is an annual event held by Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. (NOW), a non-profit focused […]

NOW Celebrity Bartender Night Raises over $7,000

On Thursday, August 30th, Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. (NOW) hosted a Celebrity Bartender Night at the Putnam Lodge of Elks #574. The event featured six teams of local “celebrity” personalities, including business owners and other notable NECT community members serving drinks with all tips going to support NOW. The event finished with an impressive […]

Archambault Insurance Associates Donates to NOW

On Friday, July 20th NOW Executive Director Sarah Wolfburg visited the Putnam office of Archambault Insurance to accept a donation for $379. The donation came from “Dress Down Days” during which Archambault employees contributed a fee to dress casually at the office. Collectively, the employees periodically choose a cause in the community to support, with […]

NOW Receives $2,000 Grant from the SI Financial Group Foundation

On Monday, July 2nd Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. (NOW) met with members of the Savings Institute Bank & Trust management team to celebrate grant funds recently awarded to NOW.  The funds, totaling $2,000, will support NOW scholarships for children participating in local programs in 2018. This spring, NOW applied for funds from the SI […]

NOW Awards $13,000 in Scholarships to Area Youth

As the spring season closes, Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. (NOW) is excited to share that the organization has given out over $13,000 in youth scholarships and awards since the start of 2018. The funds supported over 148 children participating in youth sports over the past six months. NOW, a non-profit human services organization, provides […]

Upcoming Events

NOW’s Annual Dinner

October 19, 2018
5:30pm

NOW is excited to announce that the 7th Annual A Taste for NOW, A Taste for Life will return on Saturday, April 21st at Quinebaug Valley Community College, starting at 6:00 p.m. Come and enjoy a carefully selected menu of uncommon beers and wines paired with delectable bites from area restaurants, bakeries, and caterers.

Seeing Pink?

NOW has adopted a flock of adorable pink flamingos, but they’re getting impatient for some sunlight and fresh air after being cooped up all winter. Because of this, we have decided to let them help us raise money for our mission of supporting the youth in The Quiet Corner.

Important News

Annual Appeal

It is our hope to expand our outreach program, so that we may better identify children with the greatest need. We would also like to include children with special needs, expand our facilities, and perhaps offer additional clinics in golf, lacrosse, volleyball, tennis, and baseball, as well as other healthy activities. You can help through our Annual Appeal.