The Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center a resource for the residents of Stonington, Mystic, Old Mystic, Pawcatuck, North Stonington and Westerly. The center's stated mission is "to improve and enhance the quality of life of residents of all ages living within its service area by providing basic human needs, social interaction and free transportation to obtain medical care." Membership applications can be found on the website along with some of the donations the center is seeking. The non-profit organization was founded in 1985.