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Community Renewal Team served over 1,600 seniors this Thanksgiving
WFSB - This Thanksgiving, the Community Renewal Team’s (CRT) Elderly Nutrition Kitchen had the privilege of serving over 1,600 seniors. The Elderly Nutrition Program plays a vital role in supporting not only homebound Meals on Wheels clients, but also seniors in congregate settings. CRT staff were honored to prepare and serve these meals for the seniors in their community.
Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut awarded funding for workforce development
Westfair Business Journal - Spectrum has issued a $40,000 grant to The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut (CAAWC) through its Community Center Assist to further enhance their workforce development program.
The Day - Over the last year, Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) participated in the Community Assistance Rate program ran by Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) that saved customers $309,409 on their electricity bills. TVCCA has staff on duty at the NPU customer service center to review applications for the NPU Community Assistance Rate and for other grant-funded energy assistance programs.
Human Resources Agency of New Britain 60th Anniversary and Gala
NBC CT - Human Resources Agency of New Britain 60th Anniversary and Gala. Watch Interview with Executive Director Marlo Greponne here.
Spooooky Fun at Q House Halloween Fest
New Haven Independent - The Dixwell Community “Q” House was decorated from top to bottom with spooky decor on Friday, Oct. 25, as over 400 children, teenagers, and parents gathered for the LEAP & Q House Halloween Festival. From 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Q House was transformed into a haven of Halloween fun, with an array of activities for all ages.
CAANH interview with WYBC
Youtube - CAANH joined Darryl Huckabee and Dee Dee in the morning to share our upcoming events with the community. Join them for the following events: CAANH Job Fair: October 25, 2024, from 2 pm to 4 pm CAANH Health and Resource Day: October 26, 2024, from 11 am to 3 pm
Relocated McKinney shelter aims to offer people experiencing homelessness more than a place to sleep
As the number of people experiencing homelessness in Connecticut rises for a third consecutive year and the average length of stay in shelters also increases, the McKinney shelter intends to take a different approach to helping people at its new location by offering in-house medical, mental health and social services in addition to a bed. The shelter, now located in a fully renovated former Days Inn at 207 Brainard Road, has about 80 beds available for men 18 years and older experiencing homelessness in Greater...
Opinion: Community Action Agencies help CT stay warm
With summer ending and colder temperatures on the way, it’ll be time to turn the heat on before we know it. And as many families across the state continue to struggle with their energy bills, the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is here to help them keep warm this winter.
Team helps Seymour/Oxford flood victims
David Morgan, president and CEO of Team, Inc., talks about his team's work in outreach to help those affected by the floods in Seymour and Oxford.
Sen. Chris Murphy visits Access Community Action Agency in Killingly: What he learned
When there is need in the community, community access agencies are there to try to meet it. To mark 60 years of community action agencies, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy paid a visit to Access Community Action Agency, which serves Windham and Tolland Counties, in Killingly to learn about what the agency is doing and what it needs.