Community Cafe-Stamford Cradle 2 Career
Thursday, December 19th | 6:30 - 8:00 PM at Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church
Join Stamford Cradle 2 Career for an evening of community connection and to learn valuable information to support Connecticut families.
Topics include:
CT Baby Bonds presented by Gabriela Koc, Engagement Officer, Office of Treasurer Erick Russell
CT Child Tax Credit presented by Ashley Gaudiano, United Way of Coastal & Western CT
Translation services available. Dinner provided.
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.
Access Health CT
Representatives from Access Health CT will be available at the Ferguson Library on weekdays starting Wednesday, November 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to help enroll members for 2024 individual and family health insurance plans. Enroll by December 15 to have coverage that begins January 1. No appointment necessary.
Ferguson Library | 1 Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT 06901
A Guide to Accessing Food in Stamford
The Stamford Food Collaborative works together to improve access to food, quality of food, and sustainability of food for all members of the greater Danbury community. Members meet on a regular basis to address food insecurity with a focus on food rescue and delivery, client needs and trends, and other shared concerns.
The Stamford Food Collaborative publishes and regularly updates A Guide to Accessing Food in Stamford in multiple languages: English (PDF) Español (PDF)