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Stuff a Cruiser Meriden

Stuff-a-Cruiser for New Opportunities’ Food Pantry

The Meriden Neighborhood Police Unit and the Meriden Council of Neighborhoods recently held a "Stuff-a-Cruiser" event for the New Opportunities, Inc. (NOI) Meriden location food pantry. The Neighborhood Initiative Unit and the Meriden Council of Neighborhoods work closely with each other and community groups to bring positive change to the neighborhoods the unit covers. NOI is the Community Action Agency serving limited income people in Waterbury, Meriden, and Torrington. Learn more about programs and services offered at NOI.
CRT on Fox61

CRT’s “12 Ways of Giving” featured on Fox 61

The Community Renewal Team (CRT), the Community Action Agency serving limited income families in central Connecticut, compiled a list for the #12WaysofGiving to keep in mind when thinking about charitable giving for the holidays. CRT shared the list with Aisha Mbowe on the FOX61 News. There are numerous ways that people can help support the Community Renewal Team (CRT), which in turn directly helps the people and families that we serve throughout Central Connecticut. Examples include: the Target Circle Program;...
Turkeys distributed in New Britain

HRA distributes 547 turkeys to families in need

by Brian M. Johnson and Catherine Shen, New Britain Herald, 11/25/19) Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. distributed 547 turkeys Monday to families in need. “This is such a good thing for the community,” said Brenda Boggus, 54. “The staff here is very helpful and caring and they make sure you get what you need for Thanksgiving.” For the longtime New Britain resident, this will be an extra special turkey dinner because it will be the first time in...
Access Houseing at Parker Place

Critically-Needed Affordable Senior Housing Arrives in Tolland with Access Housing at Parker Place

Affordable Senior Housing for Tolland has arrived with the newly completed conversion of the former Parker Elementary School into Access Housing at Parker Place, with 37 apartments now available for rent and 4 reserved for military veterans. The development of this affordable housing for those who are income eligible and at least 62 years old is the result of a partnership between the Access Community Action Agency as the developer, and funders Connecticut Department of Housing, Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Federal Home Loan...
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