Relay for Life of Greater Danbury - World Cancer Day Meet & Mingle
Tuesday, February 4th | 5:30 - 7:30 PM at Golf Lounge 18 at the Danbury Mall
Join Relay for Life of Greater Danbury for World Cancer Day Meet & Mingle. Learn more about the mission of the American Cancer Society, how to get involved in Relay and mingle.
For more information, contact the ACS Community Manager Kate Corsitto at kate.corsitto@cancer.org or (203) 956-3035.
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.
A Guide to Accessing Food in Danbury
The Danbury 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 Danbury Food Collaborative publishes and regularly updates A Guide to Accessing Food in Danbury in multiple languages: English (PDF) Español (PDF) Português (PDF)
Expanded Eligibility! Nurse Family Partnership
Nurse-Family Partnership at RVNA Health is expanding with updated eligibility criteria, making it easier for families to access free personal nurse support during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Contact us to learn how can benefit your clients/patients.
You can now refer:
RVNA Health is now enrolling first-time pregnant individuals into the Nurse-Family Partnership program. This free program pairs first-time parents with a nurse home visitor from pregnancy until the child turns 2.
Who is eligible to enroll? Any person who:
- Is pregnant with their first child
- Is 28 weeks or less pregnant
- Meets income requirements
- Lives in the Greater Danbury area, Waterbury or Torrington areas
To enroll, visit the link below, call or text (860) 488-5067.
Live Well - Telephone Workshops for Chronic Conditions
Join a FREE 6-week workshop to learn how to better manage your ongoing health conditions. Live Well offers a range of workshops to help older adults learn techniques for managing the following conditions: Diabetes, Chronic Pain, and other Chronic Conditions.
To participate, all you need is a phone. Simply call the toll-free number once a week to connect to the group call.
To register, call (203) 757-5449, ext. 125, or email Debby at dhorowitz@wcaaa.org.
To register, call (203) 757 - 5449 x125 or email Debby at dhorowitz@wcaaa.org.