Congratulations to our Award Recipients:
o James Coggins Jr. Community Service Award recipient is Phoebe Kaplan
o Kathy Ostrowski Memorial Nursing Award recipient is Nazyah Gee
o Jane Purtill Fuller for Nursing or Social Services recipient is Paige Keough
o Forward Focus Scholarships recipients were Sean Noble and Cadence Leach
o Meghan Voisine Kindness Matters Forward recipients were Maya Costello and Dymond Nelson
What’s Happening at SCA this Summer?
School Supply Collection Needs Your Donations:
We are collecting only NEW items for the “Return-to-School Backpack Program” to assist qualified school-age children in Suffield. Backpacks, One and Two Inch 3-ring binders, Post-its, calculators, ear buds, page dividers, white out, erasers, dry-erase markers, pencil sharpeners, highlighters, scissors, index cards, and pencil pouches are needed. Please drop off your donations to 450 South Street, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Summer Camp Subsidies:
It’s not too late to plan for the summer months! SCA offers camp subsidies for income eligible families for Suffield youth to attend summer camp of their choosing. The maximum subsidy is 80% of the camp cost, not to exceed $450 per child per summer. Subsidies can be used for any camp that works best for you and your child.
Rental Rebate Program for Elderly & Disabled Residents:
The State provides a reimbursement program for renters who are elderly or disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Rebates are based on the percentage of income versus rent and utility expenses. SCA is scheduling appointments now.
Volunteers needed for the Friendly Visitor/Caller Program! The program helps reduce isolation and boosts wellbeing for adults who are homebound or feeling alone. Each volunteers is matched with an individual for weekly visits/calls. Volunteers are asked to commit to one hour/week, for a minimum of six months, and must be 21 or older. Contact SCA for more information.
Some Ongoing Programs and Updates:
Food Pantry: Our Food Pantry is well-stocked and available to Suffield residents. Appointments are required. Please call SCA to learn more.
Meals-on-Wheels: Meals are delivered five days per week by SCA volunteers to Suffield seniors 60+ who are homebound. No financial qualifications in order to participate. Please call SCA for more information.
Parkinson’s Support Group: The group will not meet during the months of July and August. We’ll resume on September 8.
Free Social Services Consultations: To schedule a time to meet with Lauren Marino, Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW), please call Suffield Community Aid at 860-668-1986.
Nutmeg Senior Rides: In conjunction with Nutmeg Senior Rides, Suffield Community Aid has funding to assist financially qualified Suffield residents, age 50 and older, or persons with a disability, get to their desired destination. Call SCA to see if you qualify.
Lunch Subsidies at the Senior Center: SCA continues to offer lunch subsidies to cover the cost of three meals per week at the Senior Center for financially eligible residents. Enjoy a home-cooked meal on us! Call SCA to see if you qualify.
Photo by Tena Smith
SCA had amazing support from more than 20 volunteers at the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive on May 9. We are so grateful to all those that give their time to support the SCA Food Pantry. Pictured L to R: Mary Curtin, SCA Director, with volunteers, Joe Houde, Darlene Fabrizi and Matt Costanza of Resilience Physical Therapy and Wellness.