Girls Who Code - New Milford Youth Agency
Mondays and Wednesdays at John Pettibone Community Center
3:30 - 4:45 PM (See schedule for dates)
Participant registration is now open for Girls Who Code. Our volunteers from last session are returning March 5th to bring this fun program to girls in grades 3rd through 5th. Beginner to intermediate skills are welcome.
Unfortunately bus transportation is not available from Sarah Noble Intermediate School to John Pettibone Community Center.
Registration is required as spots are limited.
You can contact Maria Leo with any questions at mleo@newmilfordct.gov for more information register at myyouthagency.com
Wheel it Forward
Borrow Medical Equipment at No Cost
Wheel It Forward is a community-driven library lending durable medical equipment at no cost.
Available Equipment Includes (but is not limited to):
- Wheelchairs
- Canes
- Shower Chairs
- Toilet Riser Seats
- Knee Scooters
- Commodes
- Rolling Walkers
- Crutches
- Ice Machines
- And more
Learn how Bridgeport and Stamford residents can borrow or donate medical equipment today.
For more information, visit WheelItForwardUSA.org or contact Wheel It Forward at (203) 652-8600.
New Milford Youth Agency Buddy Up Mentoring Program
If you are interested in a mentor or tutor for your child (grades 3-8), contact Maria Leo for more information at mleo@newmilfordct.gov.
Get Your Refund CT
Many families in Connecticut are owed Earned Income and Child Tax Credits – cash benefits that can bring in more than $6,000 a year – and they don’t even know it! We want to get this money into YOUR hands — NOW! Visit ctunitedway.org/getyourrefund to learn more about how to get a refund that you may be owed.
The Bridge Project
The Bridge Project is providing unconditional cash assistance to 500 families across the state of Connecticut to cover necessities and foster family stability in the first 1,000 days of a child's life. If you are selected by lottery to join the program, you will be in The Bridge Project for 36 months and will receive up to $750 a month, to be used however you see fit with no strings attached. In order to fill out the interest form for The Bridge Project, you must meet all of the below eligibility requirements: Be 18 years old or older Be 23 weeks pregnant or less Have an annual household income under $44,000 Live in Connecticut Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Eversource-Programs to Help
Fairfield County residents in Eversource's service area experiencing financial hardship may qualify for the following programs to assist with their electric and gas bills.
- CT Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
- Matching Payment Program (MPP)
- Protection from Service Shut-Off
- Flexible Payment Plans
- Low-Income Discount Rate
- And more..
For more information on these programs visit the link below.
Get Vaccinated CT
Find information on vaccines and local services available in your neighborhood through Get Vaccinated CT. Unsure of what vaccines a client may need?
Visit Get Vaccinated CT to connect with your local health departments and pediatricians for recommendations on the most-up-to-date immunization requirements by age group using the link below.
Pratt Nature Center- Gear Swap
The Pratt Nature Center is hosting this year's Gear Swap! Racks and shelves will be set up outside on the porch. Families are encouraged to bring any gently used gear that their children have outgrown so that it can be passed along to another family. In exchange, they can take any gear they need in the next size.
Items can include:
- Gloves
- Mittens
- Hats
- Neck warmers
- Snow pants
- Snow suits
- Jackets
- Boots
- Thick winter socks
- And etc.