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.
Access Health CT- Open Enrollment
The Open Enrollment Period for 2025 health and dental insurance coverage begins November 1, 2024. This is the time you can enroll or renew a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) and/or Stand-Alone Dental Plan (SADP).
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.
Community Leader Coffees
Please save the date for our tri-annual community leader coffees. These are opportunities for nonprofit and municipal leaders to join our CEO and SVP of Community Impact to discuss opportunities and challenges in each region. Fall dates and RSVP are below.
Soup to Nuts: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management
“Soup to Nuts: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management”— in collaboration with Fairfield County’s Community Foundation--will resume with new topics and speakers beginning in October! This 8-part monthly series is designed to help nonprofit professionals learn, connect, and grow.