News & Events
Operation Fuel Pauses Energy Assistance in March Due to Increased Demand
The Day - Operation Fuel, the only year-round emergency energy assistance program in the state, is pausing its program for the month of March after significant demand... TVCCA still has state funds as well as funding it has raised to assist people in March.
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 emergency utility assistance and an energy matching payment plan. The 28-year-old New Havener connected with those programs to keep her heat pumping and lights shining thanks to the Community Action Agency of New Haven (CAANH).
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 in their home was 50 degrees. Read more about how the Alliance for Community Empowerment helped!
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. A news conference with Sen. Richard Blumenthal and advocates took place at 11 a.m. on Monday at CRT in Hartford.
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 sending out their W2 forms this month, many employees are filing their taxes. Those who earned less than $60,000 in 2022 may be eligible for free tax preparation services through the VITA program. People can make appointments at the Untied Way of West Central Connecticut and HRA of New Britain...
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 from the same time last year. Electricity bills also have seen a steep increase with the new year.
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," said King, who lives in West Haven and said she has been struggling to keep up financially.
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 in people seeking help paying their heating bills this winter.
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. Johnson is the embodiment of what Alliance does and her support for the community is unmatched. The new early learning site is located at 909 Main St. in Stratford and will be enrolling children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old, with Ms. Alterine as the Site...
