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Advance Vol. 2 Num. 2
Focus on Knowledge Generation - 2009/2010 Federal Poverty Guidelines
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2009 - 2010 Energy Season:
- An early start for Energy Applications was approved for August 3rd this year.
- As of December 28th we have processed 8,213 applications and 5,640 have been approved for an award.
2009 - 2010 Wx (Weatherization) Program:
- CAANH has completed 80% of our goal for weatherizing homes.
- Note - participation in Wx requires prior certification for Energy assistance.
2008 - 2009 Program Successes:
- During our Energy season, 14,914 individual applications were taken, serving approximately 35,000 families in the New Haven area.
- 12,217 of those individuals were eligible for Energy assistance
- Only 2,662 applications were denied either because they were over the income guidelines or because they had incomplete documentation
According to the data released from the Department of Social Services (DSS) on May 26, 2009. The Community Action Agency of New Haven (CAANH) serviced more people this year than ever before. In fact, CAANH is the third highest ranking Community Action Agency in the state to achieve these numbers.
Our Weatherization program achieved its 08-09 goals as well.
Other Services
Medical Transportation - provides door to door transportation in a wheelchair equipped vehicle for medical, dental or therapeutic appointments to Hill Health patients to ensure that they keep their routine clinic appointments.