Free Community Resources - Greater Norwalk

Norwalk ACTS - Civic Influencer

Join Cohort 2 of Norwalk Acts Civic Influencer Program. Discover and leverage your organizations power through civic engagement and advocacy.

Applications are due February 7th.

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E-File Federal & State Income Taxes with SimplifyCT

January 21st - April 15th | 1:30 - 7:00 PM at Norwalk City Hall

SimplifyCT is offering volunteer income tax assistance to Norwalk residents. You can book appointments for tax preparation at City Hall by visiting the link below. Other locations, days, and times can be found by visiting the SimplifyCT website here.

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City of Norwalk - Food Resource Guide

Explore the City of Norwalk’s Food Guide, your ultimate resource for local food options and healthy eating. This guide provides valuable information for families, seniors, and homebound individuals in need of food assistance and meal delivery services.

Available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole at the link below.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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