Events
The 2024 Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity program has teed off! In our continued effort to care for others in our community we hope you will join us as we raise funds through the Birdies for Charity program now through June.
Birdies for Charity is a giving platform where nonprofits can request donations and receive a 15% bonus on every dollar raised thanks to Webster Bank! Your donation goes even further by donating to us through the Birdies for Charity program.
Click the button to donate online. To donate by check, please download this donation form. Birdies for Charity kindly asks that all donations under $200 be made online.
April 24-25, 2024: Give Local, 36 Hour Giving Challenge.
Join us on April 25-26 for an incredible opportunity to make a difference in our community! Every donation through Give Local, no matter the size, directly impacts the lives of those in need by providing essential items through our mission. Plus donation to Acts 4 will be multiplied with bonus funds provided by event host, the Connecticut Community Foundation, and their ‘Give Local’ sponsors. Your support will position Acts 4 to compete for additional cash prizes, enabling the ministry to continue making an impact in the community.
Mark your calendars for April 25-26 and visit https://www.givelocalccf.org to make your donation to Acts 4. Thank you for your kindness and support!
THANK YOU to all who supported us at the Ponte Club Dinner/Raffle Fundraiser!
It is truly my pleasure to support Acts 4 Ministry’s and all the wonderful things you do!
– Cathy Kleros, Southbury Baking Company, LLC.
Community Resources
EVERSOURCE - Connecticut Electric Discount Rate and more
A bill discount will be available for residential electric customers starting in December 2023. You must have financial hardship status on your electric account.
If you do, there are two tiers of discount depending on your annual household income or receipt of a public assistance benefit. Click here to see if you qualify and to apply.
Stay Alert to Scams
During this time of year, we see an increase in scam activity. Scam artists use sophisticated and intimidating tactics and can be hard to detect. Inform yourself about the tactics used and protect your information.
Financial Literacy Sessions
Financial Literacy sessions offered from Winning Ways CT
Madre Latina, Inc.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Form With the PSLF Help Tool
Use the PSLF Help Tool to confirm you’re eligible and fill out and submit your PSLF form.
Eversource Info on Protections, Assistance Programs and Payment Plans | Ways to Save money and energy
If you’re finding it difficult to keep up with your electric or gas bills, Eversource has protections, programs and payment plans to help you. Visit Eversource.com/BillHelp or Eversource.com/Ayuda for Spanish-speaking customers. Here customers will find a full listing of programs, eligibility requirements and enrollment information.
As the #1 energy efficiency provider in the nation, Eversource is here to help you better manage your energy use. Click here for easy-to-use tools and resources from Eversource. You won’t just save energy – you’ll save money, too.
Click here for Winter Protection Plan from Eversource
Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury
Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury offers free educational courses to help you become more fiscally responsible, become a homeowner/landlord, and more! Click to learn more.
Opioid Resources - City of Waterbury
The United States is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic. Opioids (including prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl) are highly addictive. Please click here for City of Waterbury Opioid Resources
CT Statewide Respite Care Program:
There is funding available for the Respite Care Program. This program is a short term option designed to provide a break from the physical and emotional stress of caregiving. Services may include: adult day care, home health aide, personal care assistants, homemaker, companion, skilled nursing, or short term assisted living or nursing home care. Funds may be used for day or night respite. A mandatory assessment must be completed before respite services are provided. Eligibility requirements include: the client must have formal diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or irreversible dementia, income cannot exceed $46,897 a year and liquid assets cannot exceed $124,679. The program has a 20% co-payment toward the cost of services unless waived. Please contact Jessica Warner at (203) 757-5449 Ext. 114
CONNTAC, Inc - Educational Opportunity Center
Free Educational Counseling & Career Services:
SHANON TAUNTON, EDUCATIONAL COUNSELOR
203 -447- 0723
staunton@conntacinc.org
To schedule a Zoom appointment, please visit:
staunton.as.me
To apply for assistance, please fill out the online form at:
conntacinc.org/intake-form-complete
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Emergency Broadband Benefits Communication
In further support of families during these challenging times, the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a temporary program to help households afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. View Details
