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Articles
- Diversity Day Celebrates Community Action Month
- AssetPlatform Training
- Refuge at CAANH: United Way Blog
- The Advance April 5, 2011 - Spotlight on New Board Members
News
Save the Date! Our Open House at our
NEW building will be held May 5, 2012
Energy Assistance Income Guidelines
Multi-Year Snapshot of CAANH at Work
Link to Core Education Standards
Link to Food Pantry Donation Invitation
ABC Benefits Calculator
CAA President and CEO Amos Smith spent the day with Dr. Bill Cosby and Dr. Reginald Mayo, Superintendent, New Haven Public School System
More at www.southernct.edu/news/billcosbyvisitssc_292/
Energy Assistance
The Energy Assistance Program begins taking applications on
September 1, 2011.
Please call 203-387-7700 for an appointment
Funds are limited - "First Come First Served."
Energy Assistance Program - is a state and federally funded program which assists families in the New Haven region with fuel expenses. Applications are processed for town residents of New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, East Haven, and North Haven. This program is designed to provide Energy Assistance to individuals and families who meet the federal poverty guidelines with their primary source of heat. The program is accessible through intake sites throughout the Greater New Haven area.
Energy Assistance
CAANH Energy Assistance program helps people who meet federal poverty guidelines with their heating bill. We make direct payments to companies providing natural gas, propane oil, wood or electric. Click this link for a listing of our Energy Intake Sites. Click this link for a list of Required Documents. Click this link for Income Guidelines.
Agency Hours and Contact Information:
Schedule an appointment to apply for Energy Assistance:
Monday - Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please call 203-387-7700 or visit our location at 781 Whalley Ave. New Haven, CT 06515.
Operation Fuel
Operation Fuel is a private, non-profit statewide program designed to provide one-time emergency energy assistance to those households who are in crisis and whose income is below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guideline and up to 100% of the State Median Income.
A. Basic benefits for homeowners and renters who pay separately for heat:
A vulnerable household may receive more basic benefits than a non-vulnerable household. A vulnerable household may be eligible for up to $255 in basic winter heating benefits this winter, compared to up to $220 for a non-vulnerable household. Minimum benefit level is $100.
Up to $255 in winter heating assistance for 'vulnerable' households (Households which have one or more members who are elderly (age 60 or older), or who have a disability.)
Up to $220 in winter heating assistance for non-vulnerable households (Households with NO member who is elderly, age 60 or older), or who has a disability.)
A range of basic benefit levels are built into Connecticut's winter heating assistance program. Once a household applies and is determined eligible for the program, the level of benefits is determined. The exact level of basic benefits is determined by your household's income, the number of members, and whether there is a 'vulnerable' household member. Households with lower income levels are eligible for higher benefits.
B. Basic benefits for renters whose heat is included in the rent:
This level applies to households which do not make direct vendor payments for winter heating; in other words, renters whose heat is included in their rent, and who pay more than 30% of their gross income toward rent.
Weatherization
This program is designed to increase the energy efficiency of homes and thereby reducing energy costs. This is a free program for those individuals or families who qualify. Those who qualify will be connected with a contractor who will perform the home weatherization.
To see if you meet the program requirements call Community Action Agency of New Haven at 203-387-7700.