Funds stolen

PUTNAM — Oct. 24 Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) held its 5th Annual A Taste for NOW, A Taste for Life event at The Mansion at Bald Hill Banquet Center in Woodstock. With just under 200 people in attendance, the event was a resounding success, with thousands of local youth to benefit from the proceeds of the evening. 

However, NOW is saddened to report that $610 raised from the raffle was stolen, the envelope containing the cash discarded in the bathroom.  Sarah Mortensen, NOW executive director, said “The person who absconded with this money not only stole from NOW but deprived local youth of opportunities they deserve. In response, some of the NOW Board members have come forward with donations to help replace the stolen funds. NOW also calls on the community for support.”

If anyone has information about the stolen money, contact Mortensen at 888.940.4669 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

To make a donation: NOW, P.O. Box 206, Putnam CT 06260.