Breast Cancer Emergency Aid Fund grants help pay for: Rent, Utilities, Transportation, Prostheses for breast cancer patients.

CHAF provides the needy with initial rental costs, rental security deposits and first and last month rent payments.

This agency for is only for Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull and provides social services for economically disadvantaged residents of Greater Bridgeport.

Elegibility: HPRP provides funding to assist families and individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness. Must be "imminently at risk of becoming l

Municipal government administers selected public services for residents.

Elegibility: HPRP provides funding to assist families and individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness.

Must be "imminently at risk of becoming literally homeless within the next 6-15 days":

• Being evicted within 6-15 days from private dwelling (own home

Family service agency offers help for those facing HIV-positive status, domestic violence, illiteracy, and hearing impairment. 
FSW assists those experiencing psychiatric problems, or coping with traumatic loss, parenting struggles, stress or anxiety. 
FSW also offers youth development and job training programs. 
FSW's subsidiary, Family Assets LLC, helps residents impro

State agency administers state and federal cash assistance programs for low income individuals and families with children, individuals who are elderly or disabled, and refugees.  Cash or medical insurance program

Elegibility:Family has received TFA but is not currently receiving TFA; Must file application for T-RAP with

Community services agency offers educational, self improvement, physical fitness, and recreational activities.  Services for children and youth include child care centers, summer camp, youth development programs, a Teen Fathers Program in Bridgeport

Hours of operation:M-F: 9am-5pm

Community action agency for Bristol, Burlington, Farmington, Plainville and Plymouth provides community based services for people who are economically disadvantaged to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence.  BCO administers the following programs: Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Eviction Prevention Program, energy assistance, homemaker/companion/respite services for elders

Coalition of churches, synagogues and religious societies offer family violence education programs, a Refugee Resettlement Center, advocacy for the development of affordable housing, Emergency Aid Network for one-time basic needs financial grants, and the ARC Angels program which provides donated household goods and cleaning products to low income families in need.  The Dream Homes Community

Community action agency for Bethel, Bridgewater, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding and Ridgefield provides services for disadvantaged people and families to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence.  Special services and programs include housing mediation, after school activities, Action Early Learning Center, Individual Development Accounts, holiday assistance,

State agency administers state and federal cash assistance, food stamp and medical insurance programs for low income individuals and families with children, individuals who are elderly or disabled, and refugees.  Cash or medical insurance progElegibility:Family has received TFA but is not currently receiving TFA; Must file application for T-RAP within six months of leaving

Community action agency for Andover, Ashford, Bolton, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Columbia, Coventry, Eastford, Ellington, Hampton, Hebron, Killingly, Mansfield, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Scotland, Somers, Stafford, Sterling, Thompson

Elegibility: Resident of Tolland County or Windham County with a non-recurring, unexpected, docu

Community action agency for the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Bethany, Milford, Orange, and Woodbridge provides community based services for people who are economically disadvantaged to promote self sufficiency and economic independence. TEAM services include employment programs for adults and youth, elderly services, heating assistance, information and referral, child care, child care food programs, a

Coalition of churches provides charitable financial assistance for utilities and other basic needs to residents of East Hartford on a one time basis. Services are provided by appointment only. The fund may pay partial rent or security deposit after assessment and provides referrals to job services, health care and counseling. Note: Fund will not provide cash assistance or pay for phone bills.El

Health system organization administers behavioral health care services through Genesis Center and North Central Counseling Services. CHR operates Central Access and Crisis Triage Center to provide crisis triage, mobile crisis response, informElegibility:Resident of East Windsor, Ellington, Enfield, Somers, Suffield, Windsor Locks
Hours of operation:M-W: 8am-8pm; Th-F: 9am-5pm
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Multiservice organization offers an emergency shelter for homeless single adults and families, a soup kitchen, food pantry, day time drop in program, and other support services including counseling and case management. Transitional support services provided to at-risk households to prevent homelessness and to ensure stability and self-reliance. Community-based case management provided in home. Op

Resident of Groton; Income restrictions The hours of operation are: M-F: 8:30am-12noon, 1-4:30pmCall for appointment; Must be current East Hartford resident Municipal government administers selected public services for residents.

Resident of Hamden; Must meet the program's guidelines The hours of operation are: M-F: 8:30am-4:30pmCall for appointment; Must be current East Hartford resident. Municipal government administers selected public services for residents.

Behavioral health agency provides services for low income individuals and families who have chronic mental illness, AIDS/HIV, or substance abuse diagnoses and for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Services include community case management, supportive housing, employment and community based rehabilitation services.Elegibility:HPRP provides funding to assist families and individu

Community action agency for the Capitol Region, Middlesex County, and towns of Branford, Guilford, Madison and North Branford provides community based services for people who are economically disadvantaged in order to promote self-sufficiency Elegibility:Must be experiencing a non-recurring, unexpected, documentable hardship; For financial assistance applicant must have received a notice to quit;

Journey Home is the lead agency charged with implementing the Capitol Region's Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness. Agency works in collaboration with local and regional housing, community, and civic organizations to increase the number of supportive and affordable housing units and to end chronic homelessness in the Capitol Region.Elegibility:HPRP provides funding to assist families and individual

State agency funds or provides services to people with mental illnesses and oversees alcohol and drug prevention and treatment programs in Connecticut, including operation of state funded chemical dependence treatment centers. Direct services to adults with psychiatric disabilities are provided by local mental health authorities and other community providers located throughout Conn. DMHAS also m

Service agency for people who are homeless provides soup kitchen, day shelter and services to homeless families and individuals, and transitional housing for single adults for up to two years. Services to people with AIDS include case management and substance abuse counseling, an AIDS residence and subsidized scattered site apartments. Mercy Housing also manages supportive housing programs for i

Statewide social service agency provides assistance and disaster services to people with emergency needs; school readiness programs; summer camp; after school homework centers; youth groups; senior programming; and homeless assistance servicesElegibility:Families in Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, West Hartford, Wethersfield, or Windsor who are at risk of becoming homeless due to r

Must be experiencing a non-recurring, unexpected, documentable hardship and be in danger of eviction or foreclosure; Income must be at or below 60% of the state median income; Monthly rent/mortgage cannot exceed 60% of gross monthly income; Must be able to document a severe hardship which is not chronic or recurring; Landlord must be willing to cooperate with mediation decision; Other restrictions

Family has received TFA but is not currently receiving TFA; Must file application for T-RAP within six months of leaving TFA; Must be living in privately owned rental housing and must not already be receiving a rental subsidy; An adult member of the house

Community action agency for Bozrah, Colchester, East Lyme, Franklin, Griswold, Groton, Lebanon, Ledyard, Lisbon, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Norwich, Old Lyme, Preston, Salem, Sprague, Stonington, Voluntown, and Waterford provides community based services for people who are economically disadvantaged to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence. Services include case ma

Family has received TFA but is not currently receiving TFA; Must file application for T-RAP within six months of leaving TFA; Must be living in privately owned rental housing and must not already be receiving a rental subsidy; An adult member of the house

Must be experiencing a non-recurring, unexpected, documentable hardship; Resident of Barkhamsted, Beacon Falls, Berlin, Bethlehem, Cheshire, Colebrook, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Litchfield, Meriden, Middlebury, Morris, Naugatuck, New Hartford, Norfolk,

A substance abuse treatment facility and subsidiary of Hartford Health Care, Rushford provides inpatient and outpatient services for alcohol and drug addiction including, central intake and assessment, detoxification, inpatient care, residential treatment, day treatment, intensive outpatient, transitional services, and relapse prevention. Special programs and services include the court-approved P

Humanitarian organization helps individuals and families prevent, prepare for, or respond to emergencies. Middlesex Central Connecticut chapter provides disaster preparedness/disaster response, assistance to military families, community blood drives, AIDS education and prevention, and health and safety education classes including emergency cardiac care training, water safety, and pet first aid.

Must be experiencing a non-recurring, unexpected, documentable hardship; For financial assistance applicant must have received a notice to quit; People who are behind in rent or mortgage payments but do not yet have a notice to quit or a foreclosure notice are eligible for mediation services only; Must have income; Income must be at or below 60% of the state median income; Monthly rent/mortgage ca

Middlesex United Way provides funding for critical human care services and programs that meet county residents' basic needs and partners with local social service agencies and town-based organizations. School readiness iniative program works with childcare providers and schools to assist children with developing the skills as they enter school and educating parents on the importance of preparing

Family has received TFA but is not currently receiving TFA
Must file application for T-RAP within six months of leaving TFA
Must be living in privately owned rental housing and must not already be receiving a rental subsidy; An adult member of the house

Archdiocese of Norwich ministry operates a supportive housing program for people with mental illness, substance abuse problems, or AIDS. The agency also operates a soup kitchen, a food pantry, and provides assistance with utility and emergency services to Middletown area residents in need. Soup kitchen operates M-Sat, serving breakfast from 8-10:30am and lunch from 11:45am-1:30pm. Food pantry o

Resident of New Britain experiencing a non-recurring, unexpected, documentable hardship; In danger of eviction or foreclosure; Income must be at or below 60% of the state median income; Monthly rent/mortgage cannot exceed 60% of gross monthly income

Family has received TFA but is not currently receiving TFA; Must file application for T-RAP within six months of leaving TFA; Must be living in privately owned rental housing and must not already be receiving a rental subsidy

Columbus House offers comprehensive case management services agency-wide through emergency, transitional and permanent supportive housing. Case managers provide assessment and referrals to appropriate community services to help clients identify and overcome many of the causes of their homelessness. Columbus House has outreach and engagement teams, employment and peer specialist programs and also

Resident of Branford, East Haven, Hamden, New Haven, North Haven or West Haven experiencing a non-recurring, unexpected, documentable hardship; MUST have received a notice to quit or notice of foreclosure; Income must be at or below 60% of the state median

Supportive housing agency provides scattered site housing and comprehensive supportive services, including case management, permanency planning, crisis intervention, counseling, substance abuse treatment, recovery supports, linkage to community resources, independent living skills instruction, transportation, and advocacy, for people living with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance addiction, and d

New Haven Home Recovery (NHHR) provides supportive services and housing assistance to families confronting homelessness, HIV/AIDS and behaviorial heath issues. NHHR operates two emergency homeless shelters for women and children, 100 units of supportive housing for families, and two family stabilization programs, one in Fair Haven and one in Bridgeport. In addition, NHHR operates a regional furn

State agency administers state and federal cash assistance, food stamp and medical insurance programs for low income individuals and families with children, individuals who are elderly or disabled, and refugees. Cash or medical insurance progElegibility:Family has received TFA but is not currently receiving TFA; Must file application for T-RAP within six months of leaving TFA; Must be living in p

Community action agency for Bozrah, Colchester, East Lyme, Franklin, Griswold, Groton, Lebanon, Ledyard, Lisbon, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Norwich, Old Lyme, Preston, Salem, Sprague, Stonington, Voluntown, and Waterford provides community based services for people who are economically disadvantaged to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence. Services include case ma

Faith based, nonsectarian service organization offers a food pantry, furniture and household goods, used children's books, and limited emergency financial assistance for utility assistance, rent, and security deposits. Agency serves residents of New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport, and Wilton.Elegibility:Resident of New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton who are in need
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Multifaceted community action agency for Greater Norwalk helps the economically disadvantaged become self sufficient through social service programs. In addition to social services programs, NEON houses the RSVP senior volunteer program. Other programs include two women and children's halfway houses in Norwalk and Waterbury, which are one year residential programs for Dept. of Correction's inmat

Municipal government administers selected public services for residents.Elegibility:Resident of Norwich; Income guidelines
Hours of operation:M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm
By appointment only

Local Corps of the Salvation Army -Southern New England Division offers food, clothing, temporary financial assistance, holiday assistance, referral and advocacy for social services, child care centers, and youth groups.Elegibility:Low income
Hours of operation:M-F: 9am-12noon; 1-3:30pm
Call for guidelines

State agency administers state and federal cash assistance, food stamp and medical insurance programs for low income individuals and families with children, individuals who are elderly or disabled, and refugees. Cash or medical insurance progElegibility:Family has received TFA but is not currently receiving TFA; Must file application for T-RAP within six months of leaving TFA; Must be living in p

Community action agency for Bozrah, Colchester, East Lyme, Franklin, Griswold, Groton, Lebanon, Ledyard, Lisbon, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Norwich, Old Lyme, Preston, Salem, Sprague, Stonington, Voluntown, and Waterford provides community based services for people who are economically disadvantaged to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence. Services include case ma

Family support center offers parenting groups and classes and administers the Healthy Start program, Nurturing Families Network, WIC (Women's Infant and Children) nutrition program, and the Father Involvement program. Bilingual services are available.Elegibility:HPRP provides funding to assist families and individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness. Must be "imminently at risk of becomi

State agency administers state and federal cash assistance, food stamp and medical insurance programs for low income individuals and families with children, individuals who are elderly or disabled, and refugees. Cash or medical insurance progElegibility:Family has received TFA but is not currently receiving TFA; Must file application for T-RAP within six months of leaving TFA; Must be living in p

Municipal government administers selected public services for residents.Elegibility:HPRP provides funding to assist families and individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness. Must be "imminently at risk of becoming literally homeless within the next 6-15 days":*Being evicted within 6-15 days from private dwelling (own home, or family/friend's home), OR*Being discharged from an institution

Housing contractor administers the Conn. Dept. of Social Services subsidized housing programs including Section 8, Rental Assistance Program (RAP), and Transitionary Limited Rental Assistance Program (T-RAP).Elegibility:Family has received TFA but is not currently receiving TFA; Must file application for T-RAP within six months of leaving TFA; Must be living in privately owned rental housing and m

Community action agency for Central Naugatuck Valley, Litchfield Hills, and greater Meriden provides community based services for economically disadvantaged people to promote self sufficiency and economic independence. Services for individualsElegibility:Must be experiencing a non-recurring, unexpected, documentable hardship; Resident of Barkhamsted, Beacon Falls, Berlin, Bethlehem, Cheshire, Cole

State agency administers state and federal cash assistance, food stamp and medical insurance programs for low income individuals and families with children, individuals who are elderly or disabled, and refugees. Cash or medical insurance progElegibility:Family has received TFA but is not currently receiving TFA; Must file application for T-RAP within six months of leaving TFA; Must be living in p

Community action agency for Andover, Ashford, Bolton, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Columbia, Coventry, Eastford, Ellington, Hampton, Hebron, Killingly, Mansfield, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Scotland, Somers, Stafford, Sterling, Thompson, TElegibility:HPRP provides funding to assist families and individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness. Must be "imminently at risk of becoming litera

Coalition of faith communities provides energy assistance, free furniture, clothing, and household goods and offers several special programs during the year for residents of Windham and surrounding towns.Elegibility:Homeless or living with friends or relatives, in violation of lease, or in possession of an eviction notice in Windham or Mansfield
Hours of operation:T-F:9am-4pm; Merchandise pic

Health and community services organization provides HIV/AIDS counseling, testing and support services, assistance to homeless people, child advocacy services, child care, a veterans advisory center, health case management, housing assistance, youth services, and other support services.Elegibility:HPRP provides funding to assist families and individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness. Mus

Community mediation and conflict resolution agency serves Fairfield County and the criminal courts located in Bridgeport, Norwalk and Waterbury. Mediation services are offered for family conflicts such as visitation, parent-teen, and elder care; school discipline issues and early-stage PPT facilitation as well as conflict resolution training; juvenile criminal court and juvenile review boards, an

State agency administers state and federal cash assistance, food stamp and medical insurance programs for low income individuals and families with children, individuals who are elderly or disabled, and refugees. Cash or medical insurance progElegibility:Family has received TFA but is not currently receiving TFA; Must file application for T-RAP within six months of leaving TFA; Must be living in p

Christian Community Action provides food and furniture to Norwalk residents who are in need of emergency assistance. Christian Community Action also assists families and individuals who are in need of emergency financial aid with security deposits for renting apartment or for utilities expenses.

BCO's mission is to eliminate or alleviate the causes and effects of poverty in the greater Bristol, CT area. BCO offers many services to accomplish this as well as refers clients to other agencies that can possibly assist them. We work closely with other agencies so not to duplicate services in the area. BCO works with clients as well as community leaders educating people about the stigmas and ob

'In 1979, Chelsea residents, city officials, and representatives of local lending institutions formed Chelsea Neighborhood Housing Services as a community-based partnership dedicated to revitalizing low-income neighborhoods through home-repair loans to individual homeowners. Today, Chelsea NHS is a full-service community development corporation. In the past two decades, we provided over 250 ''unba

Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation engages neighborhood residents in an on-going process of shaping and carrying out a common vision of a diverse and stable community in the face of sustained economic pressures. That vision is evident in community-led projects that protect and create affordable housing, create greenspace, foster a healthy local economy, provide avenues for economic

Centro De La Comunidad was founded in 1969 to provide children and families a holistic approach of cultural and social services to Latinos.

The mission of Catholic Charities is building a just and compassionate society, rooted in the dignity of all people. Founded in 1903, Catholic Charities serves low-income families and individuals, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, age, or sexual orientation. In fiscal year 2008, Catholic Charities assisted more than 200,000 people in communities throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Out

Provides temporary financial assistance to families and individuals for short-term help while they work toward self-sufficiency, such as Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance and Emergency Temporary Assistance (homeless, need food, written eviction, need heating during cold weather, utilities are or are about to be shut-off, family violence)

Community Resources & Rental Assistance

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Gra