Heating Help Offered on Whalley
New Haven Independent – Symone Wilson was taking a walk along Whalley Avenue last fall when she found a way to stay warm come winter, in the form of one-time […]
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Stratford Family’s Furnace Fixed Thanks to Bridgeport Nonprofit
News 12 – A Stratford family is thanking the community after their furnace was fixed this weekend. Leighann and Greg Rose’s furnace had been broken for over a month and the temperature
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Federal Funding Increases Announced for SNAP, Child Nutrition Program
WFSB – Federal funding increases were announced for major food programs. The Supplemental Nutritional Insurance Program, or SNAP, and child nutrition programs were said to be getting a significant boost.
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Helps Those in Need
New Britain Herald – United Way of West Central Connecticut has partnered with HRA of New Britain in support of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. With many companies
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CT Families Struggle with Increased Heating Costs
Connecticut residents have been facing an increase in home heating oil prices, with occasional declines, in the past three winters, with the current average of $4.453 per gallon, a 30.1 percent increase
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Cash Strapped Residents Seek Help as Community Action Agency Works to Keep Up with Demand
New Haven Register – It was barely December and Tanya King already was out of oil. “I don’t think it’s fair that I should have to sleep in the cold,”
Number of CT Families Seeking Fuel Assistance ‘Just Unbelievable’
New Haven Register – As state lawmakers prepared to return to Hartford Monday to consider more funding for energy assistance programs, social service organizations in Connecticut are reporting an increase
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Alliance for Community Empowerment Cuts Ribbon and Dedicates New Early Learning Site
STRATFORD – After 47 years of dedication to educating our youth, Alliance for Community Empowerment is proud to name their newest Early Learning Site after Alterine “Mama J” Johnson. Ms.
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Organizations Say Growing Need for Help with Energy Bills as Costs Rise
NEWS12 – The need for help at Bridgeport’s Alliance for Community Empowerment building is growing by the day, and Executive Director Dr. Monette Ferguson says most of the requests are
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Manchester Author Works to Educate Children While Also Helping People Experiencing Homelessness
Hartford Courant – A Manchester resident who found peace and purpose during the pandemic by fulfilling her dream of becoming a children’s book author now is working for the second