Support the EAA Annual Appeal Campaign:
Within the next two weeks, you will receive the Emergency Aid Association’s annual appeal letter. We ask that you support our campaign at any funding level you can. The Emergency Aid Association, (EAA), is here today, as it has been for over 110 years, to provide supportive health and social services for Suffield families and individuals.
Your donation will make a difference right here in your own community. We can’t accomplish our goals without you! For more information, please call the EAA at 860-668-1986 or go to our website: www.suffieldeaa.org.
Holiday Baskets:
The Emergency Aid Association is coordinating the Thanksgiving and Holiday Basket Program for Suffield residents. Residents wishing to receive help for the holidays are encouraged to call Janet at the EAA to see if they qualify at 860-668-1986.
People Food & Pet Food Drive at the Polls to benefit Suffield’s Emergency Aid Association Food Pantry:
Emergency Aid Association volunteers will hold a benefit food and pet food drive at the election polls (Suffield Middle School) on Tuesday, November 8th from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. We are especially in need of pet food and personal care items. Cash and grocery store gift cards are also welcome donations. Check out the EAA’s Website at www.suffieldeaa.org for specific items that are currently needed.
Return to School Backpack Program a Huge Success!
The EAA distributed 122 filled school backpacks to qualified Suffield youth this past August thanks to the generosity of those in our community. An extra special thanks is extended to Sacred Heart for the help with purchasing shoe gift cards again this year. Also, the EAA received funding approval of $1,000 from Staples Foundation for our “Return to School Backpack Program” next year!!! This funding is being provided as part of 2 Million & Change, a program supported by Staples Foundation that is designed to give $2 million per year to non-profit organizations that support the Foundation’s mission and are nominated by Staples associates.
EAA Taking Applications for the CT Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the Contingency Heating Assistance Program (CHAP) which begins November 2016:
These government programs are designed to help offset the winter heating costs for eligible households. The goal is to assist eligible Connecticut residents with their fuel needs so that their health is not jeopardized by the inability to afford critical heat. If eligible, and beginning November of 2016, residents may be able to get assistance for heat. Proof of income and liquid assets are required at the time of application for all household members. Both homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply. Please contact the EAA for more information or to schedule an appointment at 860-668-1986. Residents that heat with a deliverable heat source will be prioritized. More information on eligibility is available at www.ct.gov/staywarm
Emergency Aid Association Seeks Residents for Priority Emergency Response List:
The Emergency Aid Association is currently updating its lists of residents in the community who would benefit from a check-up call during a town or state-wide emergency. Residents who use oxygen or need electricity for medical equipment are strongly encouraged to call. Names, addresses, medical information, and family contact information will be included for confidential use in the event of an emergency as declared by the First Selectman. If you or someone you know would like to be included on this list, please contact the EAA at 860-668-1986.
Ellington Regional Housing Rehabilitation Program for Suffield Homeowners:
If you are a low or moderate income household, (ex. Family of four may earn up to $65,800) you may be eligible for a deferred payment loan with no interest and no payments as long as you own your home. The loan can be used for roofing, septic, well, plumbing, heating, electrical, handicap accessibility, asbestos/lead abatement, carpentry and other repair work on single and multi-family units up to 4 units.
Call the EAA at 860-668-1986 or call the Ellington Community Development Office directly at 860-870-3132 on Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.or leave a message with your name and address.
You can download the application on the Town of Ellington’s web site or apply in person on Tuesdays at the Ellington Community Development Office.
Photo provided by Janet Frechette
It was just what the EAA Food Pantry needed! Executive Director Janet Frechette poses with Bob Kemp, owner of the Airways Golf Club & Country Club in West Suffield, after Bob and Susan Kemp hosted their very successful annual Columbus Day weekend Food Bank Drive and Customer Appreciation Day Picnic. “It will take our volunteers days to put these great donations on the shelves!” Frechette said. “We couldn’t be more delighted!”