Local Assistance Resources: East Grandy, Connecticut
Page Updated June 2021
Clothing
Basic Needs Services by Gifts of Love
34 East Main Street, Avon, CT 06001
Website: www.giftsoflovect.org
Phone: 860.676.2323
Email: dphillips@giftsoflovect.org
About
Gifts of Love provides a variety of basic needs services to working individuals and families experiencing a financial crisis. By helping clients, they enable them to focus on putting their lives back in order and attaining financial independence.
This program provides
- Clothing
- Food
- Linens and household items
Clients can visit the Agency for each services once per month for up to one year.
Food
Basic Needs Services by Gifts of Love
34 East Main Street, Avon, CT 06001
Website: www.giftsoflovect.org
Phone: 860.676.2323
Email: dphillips@giftsoflovect.org
About
Gifts of Love provides a variety of basic needs services to working individuals and families experiencing a financial crisis. By helping clients, they enable them to focus on putting their lives back in order and attaining financial independence.
This program provides
- Clothing
- Food
- Linens and household items
Clients can visit the Agency for each service once per month for up to one year.
Home Repairs
Includes financial assistance for home repairs
Rebuilding Together by Rebuilding Together
200 Myrtle Street, New Britain, CT 06053
Website: www.rebuildingtogether.org
About
The Rebuilding Together program transforms the lives of low-income homeowners by improving the safety and health of their homes and revitalizing their communities.
Services
- Home repairs
Shelters
Emergency Shelter by South Park Inn
75 Main St, Hartford, CT 06106
Website: www.southparkinn.org
Phone: 860.724.0071
About
South Park Inn provides an emergency shelter to house men, women, and children 365 days per year. The shelter is staffed 24 hours per day with Direct Care Counselors that provide guidance, support, supervision, and security. Individual Service Coordinators meet with each client and arrange for support services, refer clients to appropriate programs, provide encouragement, and assist in finding housing.
Services
A number of services are available on-site such as a health clinic for physical, dental, and mental health screening. Several Alcoholics Anonymous and substance abuse support groups are held weekly and a variety of optional religious services, health presentations, and other events are also presented.
Clients are provided with access to transportation, personal hygiene supplies, and, when possible, items needed for a successful relocation to their own housing.