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If you are behind on your bills, struggling, and need either short or long term assistance, The Community Renewal Team Inc. (CRT) has several programs that may be able to help you. Some of what they offer is noted below. Call them at (860) 560-5471 to learn more or to apply.
Foreclosure Prevention and Eviction Program - The program offered by Community Renewals provides counseling and is some cases direct financial assistance and grants to those at clear risk of losing their housing or being evicted. The program provides Hartford residents with three services including :
In addition, the program mediates monetary conflicts between landlords, tenants, lenders, and homeowners. Also, learn about other mortgage assistance programs that are available in Connecticut. Continue.
Home Renovation assistance - Grants and low interest loans can be provided to help update and modernize a home. Inspection of one’s home will occur to review work and upgrades that need to be addressed, in regards to saving energy and improving safety. Repairs and housing assistance is also provided in acquiring low interest loans or grants to help them afford the work to be performed on the home.
Credit counseling - The CRT organization wants to ensure people get back on their feet over the long term. One-on-one credit counseling is available for participants. People are trained and advised to set goals, reduce medical and credit card debt and repair or build credit, put together spending plans, develop budgets, so that people know how to control their money over the long term. Find additional ways to get out of debt. More.
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) - This utility and heating bill assistance program provides low to moderate income as well as working poor households with help in paying for their winter heating bills. Through the CEAP program, eligible Hartford households may secure fuel deliveries and have their utility heating costs defrayed until they have the money to pay the bills at a later date. For households that have their heating expense included in their monthly rent expense, one-time financial assistance and grants are available for them as well.
Weatherization Assistance Program - This will assist low-income home owners and renters in making their apartments or homes more energy efficient, lowering the expense of utility and heating bills. They can save hundreds of dollars per year.
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The following basic services are provided from weatherization, and all of this is free.
• Interior caulking of doors and windows
• Installation of door sweeps on doors and weather stripping
• Installation of aerators and low flow shower heads
• Repair and insulation of hot water heater tanks
• Insulation of sidewalls, attics, basement ceilings, and floors
• Repair of windows and primary doors
• Cleaning, tuning, testing and repairing of heating systems, and maybe even replacement
• Replacement of incandescent lighting with energy saving CFL light bulbs
All of the services mentioned above are run by The Community Renewal Team Inc.
Get Help With Rent - The federal government has provided the city with grants that are intended to provide housing assistance. In addition to financial assistance that can be used to pay rent and other housing expenses, the New Britain Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program provides outreach, counseling, and management for those who are financially insecure, who need housing search and placement services. In addition, the group offers short-term case management that will be directed toward tenancy, budgeting and debt/credit counseling, and free legal services to assist people in staying in their homes or apartments. 860-721-7876.
Another agency that may be able to help is Hartford based Chrysalis Center. They run the homeless prevention and rapid rehousing program. They offer Rent Payment and Deposit Assistance, Credit Counseling, Utility Assistance, and more. Qualified individuals may be able to receive up to 6 months of rent help, 18 months of utility and heating payments, and much more. Dial (860) 244-8302.
A program known as Eviction Prevention Program/Foreclosure Prevention Program (EFPP) is run by the Community Renewal Team. The EFPP offers mediation, assessment, grants and financial assistance for low to moderate income Connecticut residents who may be in a crisis or who may be experiencing a non-recurring, unexpected financial hardship. The program will focus on those who have past due rent due or need help with making mortgage payments, and who have also received a notice to quit or notice of foreclosure on their property. Phone (860) 560-5881.
Chrysalis Center, Inc. runs the rapid rehousing and homeless prevention program in Hartford. It offers rent help, utility deposit assistance, funds for energy bills, and even credit counseling. Dial (860) 244-8302.
In addition to these two agencies, various federal government HUD approved foreclosure counseling agencies operate in the Hartford Connecticut area. Read more.
If you are faced with an emergency or a short term hardship, the Catholic Charities, Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is an agency that may be able to aid you. You can call them at (860) 522-8241. One of the primary options is the Basic Human Needs program. This service is for when an unexpected crisis or emergency prevents an individual or family from functioning properly, or not getting the support they need to be successful. The Catholic Charities organization provides food, clothing, utility and heating bill assistance, and holiday assistance through financial aid and grants, emergency case management, advocacy services, and counseling. They also offer programs for seniors, provide help to school aged children, and much more.
The Conference of Churches (860) 236-1295) will address community needs. As an intermediary agency that partners with other charities and Connecticut government programs, the conference brings together diverse partners and it will help to develop programs and services to improve the quality of life of children and families in the greater Hartford Connecticut area.
Another option for struggling individuals is the Salvation Army of Greater Hartford. (860)543-8413. They offer numerous services, including a thrift store, food pantry, emergency financial assistance, and referrals. The organization also offers Holiday Meals and Toy Distribution, an Adopt-A-Family programs, and assist with Victims Advocate.
Additional locations of the Salvation Army in Hartford County are as follows.
The Heart of God Healing Center, which can be reached at (860) 560-9555, is a center that takes applications from families and individuals who need one-time financial assistance for making rent payments, funds for paying rental security deposits and utility and heating bill payments for Hartford residents. Priority for assistance will be provided to seniors and people with disabilities.
Journey Home is a non-profit in Hartford that is focused on dealing with housing issues. Counselors can work with renters and homeowners to help them avoid an eviction, and deal with a foreclosure. Get landlord/tenant mediation and other support, including access to the government homeless prevention grant program. (860) 808-0336
Community and Social Work Services (phone (860) 424-5277) can provide help for paying rent and preventing evictions from the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. This is a federal government funded program that can provide up to 18 months of rent help, utility and heating disconnection prevention, and other support and counseling. Hartford Connecticut based agency.
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Operation Fuel – The state of Connecticut heating and utility assistance program known as Operation Fuel sites provide a cash grant to families in a crisis. The locations to apply at include.
Community Renewal – Other statewide energy assistance programs, including government programs. The town offices in Hartford County include the following.
Town Of Avon Social Services – The town provides social services, including fuel, or cash grants for fuel. It is also an application site for CEAP/CHAP programs. 60 West Main Street, Avon, Connecticut 06001, (860) 409-4346
Plainville Community Food Pantry And Fuel Bank - Food, clothing, and housing support as well as one time fuel assistance when all other resources are exhausted. 54 South Canal Street, Plainville, Connecticut 06062(860) 747-1919
Emergency Aid Association Of Suffield – Apply for help from private fuel fund program, get rent rebates, school supplies, food pantry, and get help in applying for government programs. 450 South Street, Suffield, Connecticut 06078-0275(860) 668-1986
East Hartford Interfaith Ministries – Emergency funds are made available to East Hartford residents for one time assistance for crisis situations with utilities, rent, and prescription medications. 837 Main Street, c/o First Congregational Church, East Hartford, CT 06108, (860) 289-4919
Mercy Housing And Shelter Corporation – Apply for rent help from the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). Money for security deposits too. 211 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06114, (860) 881-2143
Newington, Town of - Human Services - Food, rent, utility help, and other social services are offered. 131 Cedar Street, Newington, Connecticut 06111-2698(860) 665-8590
Town Of Burlington – An Emergency Fuel Bank for heating bills is offered. Also learn about housing programs, food pantries, and other aid. 200 Spielman Highway, Burlington, CT 06013, (860) 673-6789
New Opportunities Energy Assistance Program (NOW) – This program can provide help for paying energy bills from the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and Contingency Heating Assistance Program (CHAP).
The following programs and resources provide help with rent, foreclosure, utility help, and other aid to all areas of Connecticut as as well Hartford.
People who can’t afford an attorney can get free civil legal assistance and access to services. The aid is offered to the poor. Connecticut Legal Services is the organization to turn to for legal help. Call them at (860) 344-0447. Areas of specialty offered by the law firm include domestic violence/family, eviction prevention, homelessness/housing, public benefits, foreclosure assistance, special education, elder and disability law, and information on debt counseling. More on Connecticut legal programs.
Another non-profit law firm is the Greater Hartford Legal Aid, Inc. They also provide free legal advice to low income Hartford families, the elderly, and others who need access to an attorney.
If you are struggling to provide for your family, Foodshare, Inc. distributes free food and groceries to people in need. Call them at (860) 286-9999. They partner with local food banks and provide these locations with the food.
Some other pantries or distribution centers to contact for help include the Bethel Mission AME Church Food Pantry (860) 244-0345, Cathedral of Saint Joseph Food Pantry (860) 578-1434, Catholic Charities - Archdiocese of Hartford (phone (860) 522-8241), Church of God of Prophecy Food Pantry (860) 242-4662, and Hartford Neighborhood Centers (860) 251-6517, among other locations throughout the county.
If you need additional locations or resources, click here to find addresses and phone numbers of more food pantries in Hartford Connecticut.
Some of the local clinics that provide low cost, or maybe even free health care to low income, uninsured, or other needy individuals include those below. Or find more Hartford clinics.
Charter Oak Health Center - Fees and bills are based on a sliding scale. (860) 550-7500.
Community Health Services - Sliding fee; scale and also note that the inability to pay for your medical or hospital bills is not an obstacle to treatment from this Hartford Connecticut clinic. Dial (860) 249-9625, or find additional Connecticut hospital programs.
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If you are facing an eviction, are currently homeless, or need some extra money to pay the rent, My Sisters’ Place will provide low income and other struggling individuals with emergency, transitional, and/or permanent housing. The program focuses on those who are currently homeless or people who are at risk of being evicted or becoming homeless, particularly women and children in the Hartford area. (860) 895-6629.
If you are faced with eviction, are unemployed, or are considered low income, several other agencies and programs in Hartford Connecticut may be able to help pay your rent. Find a listing of Hartford rental assistance programs and organizations.
The Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc., which can be contacted at (860) 527-0147 provides one on one counseling and assistance. Participants can receive counseling in foreclosure prevention and general money management skills, and also get credit repair/credit management services. Counselors can even help people negotiate their credit card debts.
The foreclosure assistance plan will involve a professional working with you to determine your financial situation and whether you can realistically save your home or not. They can contact your lender to discuss a solution, and also mediate a foreclosure. They are also experts and other Connecticut and federal government assistance programs.
Homeowners and people looking to pay off their debts have other options. Find additional Hartford credit counseling agencies.
Another critical program offered by Urban League of Greater Hartford, Inc. (phone number is above) is counseling and job finding assistance. Not only can they help someone find a job, but they can aid them with developing skills to be successful in the new role.
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