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United Way Awards $1.5 Million in Response to Urgent Community Needs
United Way - United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut announced today its investment of $1.5 million to ensure that people in central and northeastern Connecticut achieve financial security and basic needs are met when times are tough. The investment will support 55 community programs at 38 nonprofit partner agencies across the region.
Buy flowers, benefit Access Action Agency at same time
The Chronicle - Fight hunger with a purchase of a floral bouquet. Access Community Action Agency has been selected by local Stop & Shop store leadership as the benefiting hunger organization in the Stop & Shop Bloomin’ 4 Good Program for the month of December at the Stop and Shop location in Putnam.
Non-profits asking for volunteers in Connecticut
News 8 - The Thames Valley Council for Community Action also delivers for Meals on Wheels. The TVCCA said they can always use more volunteers. “They visit with someone they go grocery shopping,” said Gina King who is the director of senior volunteer services for TVCCA. “They’ll take them to medical appointments.” The Salvation Army says it takes an army. “Volunteers are critical for what we do here in the community,” said Brandon Gonzalez-Cottrell who is the commanding officer for...
Access Community Action Agency awarded $1,300
The Chronicle - The Access Community Action Agency was recently awarded $1,300 from the Savings Bank of Manchester Charitable Foundation for the Access Food Pantry Program. This support will play a crucial role in ensuring pantry shelves are stocked and the needs of the community will be met throughout this season of giving.
Nine Recipients Part of AARP Connecticut’s Sixth Livable Communities Grant Program
AARP - AARP Connecticut has selected nine recipients for its sixth Livable Communities Grant Program dedicated to fund quick-action projects in Connecticut communities that will help make immediate improvements or jumpstart long-term progress that will support residents. AARP Connecticut has funded 38 projects since the inception of the program in 2018. Thames Valley Council for Community Action is a recipient of AARP Connecticut's 6th Livable Communities Grant Program. The Thames Valley Council for Community Action will use this funding to...
Norwalk, local nonprofits launch $500K fund to help eligible residents with housing, utility costs
The Hour - The city of Norwalk and local nonprofits, including Alliance for Community Empowerment, have partnered to create a COVID-19 Housing Relief Assistance Program, funded with $500,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act. Norwalk residents who experienced economic hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, have an income 75 percent below the median, and have been residing in the city since March 2020 may be eligible for up to two months of rent, mortgage, or utility relief payments.
Access Community Action Agency was selected as October’s community bag beneficiary
The Chronicle - Store leadership at Stop & Shop’s 1391 Main Street location selected Access Community Action Agency (ACAA) as the beneficiary of their monthly Community Bag Program. ACAA will be receiving a $1 donation from every purchase of the $2.50 Stop and Shop Community Bag. “We are so grateful to Stop & Shop in choosing Access for their Community Bag Program for the month of October. We are thrilled to partner with our community,” Development of Access Specialist Sherry...
Community Action Agencies Now Accepting Energy and Heating Assistance Applications
CAFCA Press Release-2023 CT Energy Assistance Program-CAAs Accepting Applications.docx
After spike in demand during pandemic, need for Meals on Wheels continues
The Day - Eugene Theroux, Director of Nutrition Services of TVCCA Meals on Wheels, bags five frozen meals, milk, bread and fruit Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, that will be delivered to a client that doesn’t receive meals daily.
Torrington hydroponic farm’s produce sold around state
The Register Citizen - New Opportunities' CT Food for Thought's hydroponic farm is growing steadily with more customers and plans for more greenhouses. The indoor farm on Technology Park Drive grows five types of lettuce in its three greenhouses, and more are being added to the property, which opened in Oct. 2021.