NORWICH – The Place is bringing back its Holiday Wreath Fundraiser to the community for the first time in more than four years to raise funds for program field trips and other needs of the nonprofit organization.

A limited availability of cash-and-carry wreaths will be available between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Nov. 30 at The Place's downtown Norwich location – 22 E. Main St., behind the U.S. Post Office building.

This year, The Place has deliberately aligned its fundraiser with the Norwich Merchants Association's “Small Business Saturday,” launching the wreath sale on Nov. 30 in an effort to boost foot traffic to downtown merchants.

“We are excited to launch our Holiday Wreath Fundraiser on Small Business Saturday and be a part of such a fun shop local event,”said Rebecca Sands, Executive Director of The Place.

Said Sands, “Our organization relies heavily on the support of our community donors and local businesses, and being a part of Small Business Saturday gives us the opportunity to return that support.”

“It is our hope that holding the sale on Nov. 30 will bolster foot traffic for the shop local event, as well as encourage community members to stop by and visit The Place,” Sands added.

According to Marjorie Grap, AmeriCorps Program Coordinator at The Place – who is coordinating the Wreath Fundraiser – “People among the community seem excited that we are bringing back our holiday wreaths. We have already received several requests for order forms from local businesses and community members.”