Suffield Community Aid

Kindness Grant Applications Open

The Meghan Voisine Fund opened applications for “Kindness Matters” grants in October. The Meghan Voisine Fund has been established by Suffield Community Aid to provide individual students, student organizations and other youth organizations in Suffield with an opportunity to demonstrate acts of kindness, friendship and inclusion within our town. Last year the grant program funded 12 grants and two initiatives in the Suffield schools. Applications are due December 5. For more information or to get an application, please contact Mary at Suffield Community Aid: 860-668-1986 or maryc@suffieldcommunityaid.org

What SCA is Spotlighting this Month:

People & Pet Food Drive at the Polls to benefit the SCA Food Pantry: SCA volunteers will hold a benefit drive at the election polls (Suffield Middle School) on Tuesday, November 4 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. We are especially in need of small bags of dog/cat food, personal care items, snacks, condiments, laundry detergent and cleaning supplies. Cash and grocery gift cards are also welcomed at this time of year.

Would you like to help provide other residents with a Little Holiday Cheer? Sign up to sponsor a family or senior for SCA’s Holiday Basket Program: SCA is coordinating the Thanksgiving and Holiday Basket Program for financially qualified Suffield residents. Sponsors have the option of helping the household for either Thanksgiving, the December holidays, or both. Thanksgiving baskets are food. December holiday sponsors can provide a food basket, a gift basket or both. “Wish lists” will be completed and provided by the family that is being sponsored. If you are interested, please call SCA: 860-668-1986.

Thank You for Your Support!

Within the next few weeks, you will receive SCA’s annual appeal letter in the mail. The money raised supports core services such as the Food Pantry, social service consultations and the Housing Repair Program. Please support our campaign at any funding level you can by donating by mail or on our website. We can’t accomplish our goals without you! Visit our website to read our annual report, learn about our programs or make a donation. www.suffieldcommunityaid.org

Some Ongoing Programs and Updates:

Stay Warm This Winter! – We are taking applications for CT’s Energy Assistance Program: These government programs help offset the winter heating costs for financially eligible households. Please contact SCA to apply at 860-668-1986. More information on eligibility is available at www.ct.gov/staywarm

We Have Durable Medical Equipment: SCA maintains a small medical loan closet of durable medical equipment for Suffield residents at no cost. Stop in or give us a call if you or a loved one could benefit from a short-term or permanent loan.
Parkinson’s Peer Support Group at the Suffield Senior Center:
The next meeting is scheduled for November 4 from 11 a.m.–12 p.m at Suffield Community Aid (450 South St.) and will include a pizza lunch. SCA will be welcoming a guest speaker from Fox Rehab. Call Lauren at SCA: 860-668-1986 to register your attendance.

Housing Repair Assistance Program:  Suffield Community Aid’s Housing Repair Assistance Program was created to help low-to-moderate income residents obtain necessary home repairs. Applications are open. Please contact SCA to apply at: 860-668-1986 or email Mary at maryc@suffieldcommunityaid.org.

SCA Seeks Residents for Priority Emergency Response List:  We are updating our list of residents who would benefit from a check-up call during a town or state-wide emergency. Please contact SCA at 860-668-1986.

Are you paying too much for Medicare?   Open Enrollment from October 15 through December 7 is your chance to check and change your coverage. SCA’s trained, unbiased volunteer available by appointment to help you sort it out. Give us a call to schedule your appointment.

Social Service Consultations with our SCA Social Worker: Residents wishing to schedule a consultation with Lauren Marino can register by calling 860-668-1986.

Friendly Reminder: Mobile Foodshare: The Mobile Foodshare Truck will be onsite at the West Suffield Congregational Church (1408 Mountain Rd) on Tuesday, November 4 and 18 from 1:15-1:45 p.m. No income verification needed.