Temporary Financial Assistance- Discretionary Funds

OrganizationTemporary Financial Assistance- Discretionary FundsService DescriptionAddressPhone NumberThe Emergency Aid Network provides one-time grants for basicneeds, primarily food, heating oil, electricity shut-offAssociation of prevention, uniforms for new job, car repair for transportation24 Delay Street, Danbury,Religiousto employment or funeral assistance. Grants take the form ofCT 06810Communities bank checks made payable to vendors, not individuals. Programoperates T,Th: 1-3pm, by referral or walk-in.Grants assist families throughout the United States and are509 Marin Street, Suite 123,designed to provide access to individuals and families affectedThousand Oaks, CA 91360by Autism Spectrum Disorders.Autism Speaks Cares provides one-time financial support forfamilies affected by autism during natural disasters and othercatastrophic life events. The grant program helps families tocover expenses related to the well-being of the family memberAutism Speaksn/awith autism on a case-by-case basis. Monthly recurring costssuch as rent, mortgages, utilities, or car payments are NOTfunded.Autism CareTodayThe fund supports qualified individuals or their spousesexperiencing financial hardship due to substantial healthcareBrainard Fund bills incurred through a serious or chronic illness. There are 12participating agencies. Call 211 and inquire about the BrainardFund.10 Columbus Boulevard,8th Floor, Hartford, Dial 211 or nities

The community of East Lyme provides food, financial andCare andemergency support to individuals and families of East Lyme,12 Roxbury Rd, Niantic, CTShare of East Niantic and Salem, CT. Financial assistance may be available for06357Lymesecurity deposits and utilities.CarolinePrevidiFoundationCity ofNorwichHumanServicesCommunityServicesCouncil ofWoodbury,Inc.Covenant toCare forChildrenThe foundation was created to honor the memory of CorolinePervidi who was lost during the Sandy Hook tradegy. ThePO Box 3482, Newtown, CTfoundation provides grants and scholarships for children who06470lack the financial resources to pay for extra-curricular .carolineprevidifoundation.orgNorwich Human Services provides assistance for individualsand families for things such as food, utilities, pharmaceuticalassistance, rent or mortgage assistance, and moreroom 212, 100 Broadway,Norwich, CT an-ServicesThe Crisis Assistance Program enables authorized clients torequest short-term financial help with critical emergencyneeds, including housing, medical, utility and transportationobligations. Payments are paid directly to the clients serviceprovider.PO Box 585, Woodbury, ?SEC DBC96B1A-E500-4354-9E8F734FCABD4FF4&Type B BASIC1477 Park Street #2A,Hartford, CT 06106860-243-1806https://covenanttocare.org/460 Capitol Avenue,Hartford, CT 06106North Region(NewingtonOffice)- 1-877-4374577; SouthRegion (NewHaven Office)- 1877-437-4567;West Region(Cheshire Office)1-877-491-2720www.ct.gov/dds185 Silas Deane Highway,Wethersfield, CT 06109860-436-6544 or ces/ctmedical-home-at-favor/Requests by social workers can assist clients with expensessuch as haircuts, lessons, art, music, beds, cribs, householdgood, sports, tutoring, bikes, special books, and more.Individuals ages 3-8 who are on the autism waiver wait list maybe able to access one time Individual and Family Support (IFS)Developmentagrants for one-time expenses related to an individual's disabilityl Services,that cannot be covered by other resources. IFS grants are notState of CTintended for routine or ongoing supports and services.Dept.Resources are not entitlements and are subject to availability inthe Region in which the individual resides.Favor, Inc.860-739-8502Through the Connecticut Medical Home Initiative at Favor, Inc,funds may be availble for respite care and extended servicesincluding camps. The maximum amount granted per familyannually is 500.

HamdenSenior WishSocietyHands onHartfordLitchfieldCommunityServices FundMy Goal, Inc.Local organization assisting Hamden senior citizens withpurchase and expenses they may not be able to afford.Assistance includes things such as: Air conditioners, appliances, PO Box 185832 Hamden, CT06518car repairs, assistive devices, furniture, holiday gifts forgrandchildren, and possibly help with medical expenses notcovered by insurance.Financial assistance available for individuals at risk ofhomelessness. Individuals recently housed or homeless may be55 Bartholomew Avenue,able to receive assistance with job trainings and expensesHartford, CT 06106related to obtaining employment. Assistance may be availablefor a security deposit. Must be a Hartford resident and meeteligibility criteria.Local fund provides temporary or emergency financialassistance to residents of Litchfield, including Bantam andNorthfield. Funds can be used for things such as: fuelassistance, mortgage, rent and utilities, medical, auto repairs,and daycare fees. Payments are paid directly to vendors.Grant program that will enable families to take advantage ofsocialization and educational opportunities designed forindividuals with special needs.ManchesterFinancial assistance provided to individuals with a short termAreaemergency need. Assistance can be used for emergencyConference of medical and financial needs. Must be a resident of ManchesterChurchesor Bolton. Must meet eligibility criteria.Molly AnnTangoMemorialFoundationFinancial assistance for the purchase of medical equipment andother needs. Must be a family with a child with special needs.An application can be downloaded from the out-2/PO Box 819, Litchfield, cesfund.org/PO Box 531, MonmouthJunction, NJ resources/#grants466 Main Street,Manchester, CT 06040860-647-8003 ext.31https://macc-ct.org/PO Box 15, Ridgefield, CT06877203-403-7070http://www.mollytango.org/

Financial help may be available for eligible expenses throughthe Touch A Life Fund. Assistance can be for expenses such asrent, utilities, car repairs, summer school, school supplies, food,New Canaanand other household necessities, child care, summer campCommunitywhen used as child care, clothing, funeral expenses, medicalFoundationbills, and home repairs. Typical grants to help individuals donot exceed 500 and payments will usually be made within afew business days. Review the referral form online.NewtownYouth andFamilyServicesCarolines' Gift Grants are funds that can be requested byfamilies who have a ill or disabled child. The funds are intendedto make that child's life better. Youth must be 18 years of ageor younger.The Brave of Heart Fund of Families is designed to provideNew York Lifefinancial support in the form of charitable relief grants toInsurancesupport the families of healthcare workers and healthcareCompanyvolunteers who lose their lives to COVID-19. Eligible familiesmay receive up to 75,000 in aid.111 Cherry Street, NewCanaan, CT e/Grants/TouchALife.aspx15 Berkshire Road, SandyHook, CT .orgNew York, NY /Person-topersonNorwalk- 76 South MainCaseworkers assess immediate needs and help clients. Financial Street, Norwalk, CT 06854; Norwalk- (203)assistance may be available for rent, utilities, childcare, skillsStamford- 425 etraining, medical expenses, security deposit and evictionAvenue, Building 1, SuiteStamford- (203)rgency-assistance/prevention. Available to residents of Norwalk, Stamford, New111 Stamford, CT 06902, 724- 9111; DarienCanaan, Weston, Westport and WiltonDarien- 1864 Post Road,(203) 655-0048Darien, CT 06820Plan of CTCharitableFund GrantCharitable Trust grants may be used to purchase any service orresources that services to enhance the person's quality of life.PO Box 4280, Hartford, CTThe distributions that are covered by the trust are wide and06147varied and can include home modifications, music therapy,special reading materials, advocacy, and education services.Financial assistance may be available for individuals/familiesProbate Court granted guardianship of a child by a Children's Regional ProbateCourt or Superior Court.Locations vary(860) grants/To find yourregional probatecourt location, callthe 211 infoline bydialing 211 or 1800-203-1234n/a

The Salvation Army offers financial assistance to families infinancial crisis or hardship to help with basic needs. The goal isto provide short term support, while helping individuals worktoward long term self-sufficiency. Some of the assistanceSalvationprovided to low-income families includes food, rentalArmy - Centralassistance, clothing, funds for paying utility and heating bills,CTand seasonal programs. There is oftentimes an eligibilityrequirement associated with these programs. Contact SalvationArmy or visit the website to find CT Salvation Army locationsCharitable fund helps families with a child with cancer, multiplesclerosis, autism, or other serious and debilitating diseases withnon-medical financial assistance needs. Assistance is providedto families on a one-time basis up to a maximum limit of 500.Sam'sAssistance can not be used for rental security deposits, utilityChildren, Inc. bills or other expenses not related to the child's medical status.Note: visit website: samschildreninc.org and click on "Sam'sNews" at top of screen to view examples of types of assistanceprovided by fund.SilversourceSuffieldCommunityAidThe BritishSocietyFinancial assistance to Stamford residents ages 60 . Assistanceis offered only one time per resident. Financial assistance isavailable to eligible people for rent, prescriptions, eyeglasses,hearing aids and other services.Offers a range of services for elderly and/or disabledindividuals including energy assistance information, medicalequipment loans, rent rebate program, and much more. Mustbe a resident of Suffield and meet other eligibility criteria.Locations ds2138 Silas Deane Hwy,Rocky Hill, CT 06067860-757-3434 ext.104http://samschildreninc.org/2009 Summer Street, 3rdFloor, Stamford, CT l-information/450 South Street, Suffield,CT ut/Offers financial assistance to aid people of British descent whofind themselves in need of critical financial assistance.501 Maple Meadows or 35Emergency needs include emergency care (utility or overdue Male Avenue Sudbury, MArent) and crisis transportation (airfare to UK or car repair).01776

Families and individuals may also obtain help during crises withemergency food, help with fuel, utilities, medical and otherTown ofemergency needs. Crisis intervention and referral to areaAndoverresources is also a vital part of the program. Does not help withSocial Services security deposits. Must be a resident of Andover and meeteligibility criteria.17 School Road, Andover,CT /60 West Main Street,(Route 44) Avon, CT icesTown of NorthFinancial assistance available to assist with eedinghelp with various basic needs. Must be a resident of Vernonand meet eligibility criteria.Limited financial assistance may be available to qualifyinghouseholds for non-recurring emergency financial needs.50 Cemetery Road, Warren, 860-868-7881 ext.CT 06754114https://www.warrenct.org/Financial assistance available to Westport residentsexperiencing a financial hardship. Examples include utilities,110 Myrtle Ave, Westport,sports, after school activities, school supplies, clothing, medicalCT 06880expenses, shelter, food, and rs limited financial assistance for residents of Washingtonwho meet the eligibility criteria.860-868-3103http://www.washingtonct.org/2 Bryan Plaza, WashingtonDepot, CT 06794

Town ofWethersfieldSocial andYouth ServicesSpecial Needs Funds can be used for things such as camp,goods, clothing, utlities, medical bills, food and other basicneeds. Must be a resident of Wethersfield and meet theeligibility critera.Agency has various programs and an Unmet Needs Fund thatWindhamassists individuals with financial hardships. Examples include:Area InterfaithUtilities, back rent, car repairs, transportation expenses, schoolMinistrysupplies, clothing, and furniture.1/6/2021 NateC505 Silas Deane Highway,Wethersfield, CT 866 Main Street,Willimantic, CT 06226860-456-7270https://waimct.org/

Avon individuals and families through various programs which include: Financial Assistance, Medical Assistance, Short-term Counseling/Assessment, Fuel Assistance, the Holiday Gift Basket Program, Emergency Shelter, Private Funds, Eviction Assistance, and Information and Referral Services. 60 West Main Street