Press Releases
For the June - Suffield Observer
Emergency Aid Association Open House – Saturday, June 12th from 10:00 – Noon: The Emergency Aid Association is hosting an open house from 10:00 – Noon on Saturday, June 12th at our offices, located at 450 South Street,
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(Route 75) Suffield, CT. Please stop in and see what we do and what your donations support for Suffield residents. Light refreshments will be served. No need to RSVP. Masonicare Home Health & Hospice share the building. Their doors will be open too! Call the EAA at 860-668-1986 for more information.
National Mail Carriers Food Drive a Great Success: The Emergency Aid Association wishes to extend a big thanks to all the residents that donated through the Mail Carriers Food Drive held on May 8th. Despite the less than ideal weather conditions that day, many volunteers and staff were kept busy throughout the day stocking the shelves. We especially want to thank our mail carriers for helping make this drive so successful! “Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of the night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.”
The Salvation Army –Camp Opportunities for Young and Old: Summer camp registration has begun for the Salvation Army Camp CONNRI in beautiful Ashford, CT. The camp is open to children age 7-12, persons over age 50 and grandparents caring for grandchildren. The youth overnight camp is only $35 for five nights! For more information call the EAA at 668-1986.
Camp Subsidies Are Available at the Emergency Aid Association: The Emergency Aid Association has limited funds available to subsidize participation for eligible children and youth attending Suffield Park & Rec. and other camp programs. For more information, please call the EAA at 668-1986.
RENTERS’ REBATE PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY & DISABLED: What is the Renters’ Rebate Program? It is a program for Connecticut renters (tenants) who are elderly or disabled and whose incomes do not go over certain limits. If you qualify, the Renters’ Rebate Program will send you a rebate check. The amount of the rebate check is based on your income, the amount of your rent and the utility bills that you paid in 2009, (excluding telephone and cable). Rebate amounts can range from $50 to $900. Applications must be made between May 15th and September 15th.
You may be eligible if…
- You were 65 years of age or older as of 12/31/09; or
- Are the surviving spouse of someone who was eligible at the time of his/her death and over 50 years of age; or
- If you are permanently and totally disabled and 18 years of age or older;
In addition, you must…
- Have lived in Connecticut for any one year period; and
- Have rented an apartment, a room, a mobile home, are living in cooperative housing or where property is not owned but is principle domicile by virtue of an oral or written lease; and
- Have an income below $32,300/year if you are single or have a combined income below $39,500/year if you are married or in a CT civil union.
There is no asset limit. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Emergency Aid Association at 668-1986.
You need to bring:
- Copy of Social Security 1099 for 2009, if you need a copy, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. Ask for TPQY
- Copies of your electric payments for 2009 (To request a 2009 payment history, call CL&P at 665-5000)
- Copies of your rental payments for 2009
- Copies of all 1099’s for all other income sources
- Copy of the front page of income tax, if filed
- If disabled, current proof of disability
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For the May - Suffield Observer
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National Assoc. of Letter Carriers Food Drive: “Help Stamp Out Hunger” On Saturday, May 8th residents of Suffield and West Suffield can donate non-perishable food and non-food items to the Emergency Aid Association Food Pantry simply by leaving
the items in, or near, their mailbox.Carriers will collect the items and deliver them to the Food Pantry the same day. For more information, please call the EAA at 668-1986.
EAA to sponsor American Red Cross Babysitting Course: The Emergency Aid Association is sponsoring a one-day babysitting training course to be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 9:00 AM– 4:00 PM in Suffield. The class is open to Suffield youth age 12 and over. The course will be taught by an instructor from the American Red Cross and include basic child care and basic first aid. Space is limited to 12 participants. The cost for the course is $50 and includes a participant booklet. Please call the Emergency Aid Association at 668-1986 to obtain a registration packet.
The Salvation Army –Camp Opportunities for Young and Old: Summer camp registration has begun for the Salvation Army Camp CONNRI in beautiful Ashford, CT. The camp is open to children age 7-12, persons over age 50 and grandparents caring for grandchildren. The youth overnight camp is only $35 for five nights! For more information call the EAA at 668-1986.
Camp Subsidies Are Available at the Emergency Aid Association: The Emergency Aid Association has limited funds available to subsidize participation for eligible children and youth attending Suffield Park & Rec. and other camp programs. For more information, please call the EAA at 668-1986.
James F. Coggins, Jr. Community Service Award: In memory of our late volunteer and Board Member, James F. Coggins, Jr., the EAA offers a $1,000 award to a graduating Suffield high school senior who demonstrates selflessness, generosity and concern for the community through their volunteer activities. Applicants do not have to be attending Suffield High School to apply. Applicants are asked to send a 500-word essay supporting their selection to the EAA at 450 South Street, Suffield 06078 or email to Janetf@suffieldeaa.org. The deadline to apply is May 14th.
Jane Purtill Fuller Scholarship: To recognize the many contributions of our past employee and long-time supporter of the Emergency Aid Association, the Board of Directors dedicated an annual needs-based scholarship in memory of Jane Purtill Fuller. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating Suffield high-school senior pursuing a nursing or social service field of study. Applicants do not have to be attending Suffield High School to apply. Applicants wishing to apply are encouraged to fill out the common application at the Suffield High School or call the EAA at 668-1986. The deadline for applications is May 14, 2010.
RENTERS’ REBATE PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY & DISABLED: What is the Renters’ Rebate Program? It is a program for Connecticut renters (tenants) who are elderly or disabled and whose incomes do not go over certain limits. If you qualify, the Renters’ Rebate Program will send you a rebate check. The amount of the rebate check is based on your income, the amount of your rent and the utility bills that you paid in 2009, (excluding telephone and cable). Rebate amounts can range from $50 to $900. Applications must be made between May 15th and September 15th.
You may be eligible if…
- You were 65 years of age or older as of 12/31/09; or
- Are the surviving spouse of someone who was eligible at the time of his/her death and over 50 years of age; or
- If you are permanently and totally disabled and 18 years of age or older;
In addition, you must…
- Have lived in Connecticut for any one year period; and
- Have rented an apartment, a room, a mobile home, are living in cooperative housing or where property is not owned but is principle domicile by virtue of an oral or written lease; and
- Have an income below $32,300/year if you are single or have a combined income below $39,500/year if you are married or in a CT civil union.
There is no asset limit. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Emergency Aid Association at 668-1986.
You need to bring:
- Copy of Social Security 1099 for 2009, if you need a copy, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. Ask for TPQY
- Copies of your electric payments for 2009 (To request a 2009 payment history, call CL&P at 665-5000)
- Copies of your rental payments for 2009
- Copies of all 1099’s for all other income sources
- Copy of the front page of income tax, if filed
- If disabled, current proof of disability
