Events
Give Local – Join Connecticut Community Foundation’s 36-hour give-a-thon!
Here’s the reality: If every client receives just 4 pairs of underwear, we need about 20,000 pairs annually to meet the demand.
Your generosity can help us reach this goal April 29 – 30th.
✅ Keep diapers stocked for families in need
✅ Provide personal care items to those struggling
✅ Organize vital resources for homeless outreach
✅ Support men reentering from incarceration with essential items
✅ Equip kids with book bags and school supplies and so much more!
This year, the need is just as great—if not greater. Will you help us continue this work? By supporting us through Birdies for Charity, you are not only ensuring we can keep meeting these urgent needs in our community but you are also amplifying the impact of ever dollar you give. Every donation for Acts 4 through BFC will be boosted by a 15% bonus, courtesy of program sponsor Webster Bank.
There are many ways to donate below. Thank you for your continued support!
Online: Click the button below to donate online today.
Donor Advised Funds
Donating is now even easier! If you are required to deduct monies from your IRA based on age, you can do so through this campaign. Click on our donation link HERE and scroll down to choose “pay by check” to pledge the donation. In the comments, make sure to include your fund name i.e. “Charles Schwab Charitable Fund.”
By Check: Please click here for a donation card.
Corporate Match!
Check if your company will match your donation! Donors who would like to have their gift matched by a corporation must make their gift through the BFC fundraising page and complete their company’s required paperwork. The corporate match can be sent to the campaign and must be received by the final day of the program, June 23rd, in order for the 15% bonus to be applied to the match.
Back to School Drive, June – August, 2025
It is truly my pleasure to support Acts 4 Ministry’s and all the wonderful things you do!
– Cathy Kleros, Southbury Baking Company, LLC.
Community Resources
How to Recover and Rebuild After Floodwater Damage
Floodwaters can damage homes, autos, and other property. Floods and power outages can make it hard to locate important papers and information. Our tips can help you work with financial companies to handle problems before they cause more expenses.
One worksheet helps keep your information handy
Organizing your important financial account information in one place can help you feel prepared in case a disaster happens. You can fill out Your Disaster Checklist | (Español)
EVERSOURCE - Connecticut Electric Discount Rate and more
A bill discount will be available for residential electric customers starting in December 2023. You must have financial hardship status on your electric account.
If you do, there are two tiers of discount depending on your annual household income or receipt of a public assistance benefit. Click here to see if you qualify and to apply.
Stay Alert to Scams
During this time of year, we see an increase in scam activity. Scam artists use sophisticated and intimidating tactics and can be hard to detect. Inform yourself about the tactics used and protect your information.
Financial Literacy Sessions
Financial Literacy sessions offered from Winning Ways CT
Madre Latina, Inc.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Form With the PSLF Help Tool
Use the PSLF Help Tool to confirm you’re eligible and fill out and submit your PSLF form.
Eversource Info on Protections, Assistance Programs and Payment Plans | Ways to Save money and energy
If you’re finding it difficult to keep up with your electric or gas bills, Eversource has protections, programs and payment plans to help you. Visit Eversource.com/BillHelp or Eversource.com/Ayuda for Spanish-speaking customers. Here customers will find a full listing of programs, eligibility requirements and enrollment information.
As the #1 energy efficiency provider in the nation, Eversource is here to help you better manage your energy use. Click here for easy-to-use tools and resources from Eversource. You won’t just save energy – you’ll save money, too.
Click here for Winter Protection Plan from Eversource
Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury (NEST)
NEST (formally Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury) offers free educational courses to help you become more fiscally responsible, become a homeowner/landlord, and more! Click to learn more.
Opioid Resources - City of Waterbury
The United States is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic. Opioids (including prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl) are highly addictive. Please click here for City of Waterbury Opioid Resources
CT Statewide Respite Care Program:
There is funding available for the Respite Care Program. This program is a short term option designed to provide a break from the physical and emotional stress of caregiving. Services may include: adult day care, home health aide, personal care assistants, homemaker, companion, skilled nursing, or short term assisted living or nursing home care. Funds may be used for day or night respite. A mandatory assessment must be completed before respite services are provided. Eligibility requirements include: the client must have formal diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or irreversible dementia, income cannot exceed $46,897 a year and liquid assets cannot exceed $124,679. The program has a 20% co-payment toward the cost of services unless waived. Please contact Jessica Warner at (203) 757-5449 Ext. 114
CONNTAC, Inc - Educational Opportunity Center
Free Educational Counseling & Career Services:
SHANON TAUNTON, EDUCATIONAL COUNSELOR
203 -447- 0723
staunton@conntacinc.org
To schedule a Zoom appointment, please visit:
staunton.as.me
To apply for assistance, please fill out the online form at:
conntacinc.org/intake-form-complete
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