News & Events
Op-Ed: Community action rises to the cause
"It’s in socioeconomic conditions like these that over 1,000 Community Action Agencies across the country like mine, the Community Action Agency of New Haven, or CAANH, are the greatest resource and place of support to people in crisis, both in Connecticut’s major cities and rural areas." Read more from CAANH's President & CEO Amos Smith in the New Haven Register.
Ground broken on new hydroponics facility in Torrington
A seed planted more than 25 years ago to develop a new revenue stream for one of the region’s largest social service nonprofits began to germinate Tuesday when New Opportunities broke ground on its hydroponics facility in the city’s industrial park.
CHEFA doles out $3M for coronavirus recovery under modified grant program
CAFCA will be receiving $99,000 for CT's Community Action Agencies to use for PPE and social distancing modifications.
The Retreat, CRT’s assisted-living facility in Hartford, is COVID-19 free over 80 days, and counting
How has CRT kept The Retreat COVID-free? Watch this segment from WTNH News Channel 8.
CAFCA Op-Ed: Getting the help you need with compassion
"Today’s social services providers show compassion for their customers, and help them meet their needs without judgment. At Community Action Agencies (CAAs) across Connecticut – and across America – staff consider all of the needs individuals and families may have, and connect them with resources to improve their lives." Read more from CAFCA Executive Director Deb Polun, in the CT Viewpoints section of the CT Mirror.
Facing the challenge posed by COVID-19
The coronavirus crisis has brought unprecedented medical, economic and personal challenges to millions of Americans. Connecticut’s community-action agencies, such as New Opportunities Inc., are on the front lines in the region’s social-assistance network.
Community Action Agencies an essential community partner during crisis
Nearly 100,000 unemployment claims in just over one week. Retail businesses, movie theaters, bowling alleys, casinos and salons closed. Restaurants moved to take-out only, laying off or furloughing employees. Senior centers, libraries, religious institutions and schools closed. These are just some of the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 crisis here in Connecticut over the past two weeks. As we all adjust to these unusual circumstances, many of our friends and neighbors are left stranded, facing the stark reality of unemployment, isolation...
Partnership offers child care to Griffin Hospital staff amid coronavirus pandemic
Valley healthcare providers who spend days and nights working at Griffin Hospital and then come home to take care of their children will get a helping hand with childcare during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. While all child care centers have not yet been ordered to shut down amid the pandemic, Team Inc. and Griffin have partnered to ensure employees who need help with their children can remain on the front lines.
Being A Dad In 2020
What’s it like being a dad in 2020? On the next Where We Live, we’ll talk about social expectations for fathers as caregivers, and the impact an involved father has on the entire family, emotionally and financially. Are you a father? We want to hear from you.
Community Action Agencies Providing Services for Residents in Need Across CT
The coronavirus pandemic has created challenges for people in virtually every walk of life and every demographic, but none have been impacted more than those already living in society’s margins. The depth and breadth of the need in Connecticut is reflected in the recently released annual report of the Connecticut Association For Community Action (CAFCA), which details the work of local Community Action Agencies (CAAs) across the state.