Babysitting Course to be held at Suffield Middle School: The Emergency Aid Association is sponsoring a three-part after school babysitting course at the Suffield Middle School on March 11th, 18th and 25th. The class will run from 2:30 to 5:00.  Full attendance at each session is expected. The class is open to Suffield youth who are at least age 11 and are in middle school or older.  The course will include CPR participation and will cover basic babysitting fundamentals.  Space is limited so call early. The cost for the course is $45.  Financial assistance is available.  To reserve your space, payment must accompany registration by Wednesday, March 5th.  Please call the Emergency Aid Association, 668-1986, to register.

EAA Taking Applications for the CT Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the Contingency Heating Assistance Program (CHAP): These government programs are designed to help offset the winter heating costs of eligible households.  The goal is to assist eligible Connecticut residents with their fuel needs so that their health is not jeopardized by the inability to afford critical heat.  If eligible, residents can get assistance for such heating sources as oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal and wood. There are income and asset limits that apply.  Proof of income and liquid assets are required at the time of application. Both homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply. Again this year, assistance has been expanded to provide relief for low income and moderate-income families through the Contingency Heating Assistance Program, also known as CHAP. This is good news for many residents whose income is too high to qualify for benefits through the regular Connecticut Energy Assistance Program.   Please contact the EAA for more information or to schedule an appointment at 668-1986.  More information on eligibility is available at http://www.ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp?a=2353&q=305188

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 or West Suffield senior who demonstrates selflessness, generosity and concern for the community through their volunteer activities.  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 15th. 

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 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 15, 2008.

February - Suffield Observer
Emergency Aid Association Thanks the Community for its Holiday Generosity: The Emergency Aid Association wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the individuals, families, schools and scouting organizations, churches, businesses and Town Departments that helped to make the 2007 Holiday Basket Program such a great success. Eighty-two Suffield individuals and families

Emergency Aid Association Babysitting Courses at Ambulance Building: The Emergency Aid Association is sponsoring a two-part babysitting course at the Amiel & Mary Anne Zak Ambulance Center, located at 205 Bridge Street, on Saturday, March 8th and 15th from 9:00-1:00.  Full attendance at each session is expected. The class is open to Suffield youth age 11 and over.  The course will include CPR participation and will cover basic babysitting fundamentals.  Space is limited so call early. The cost for the course is $45.  Financial assistance is available.  To reserve your space, payment must accompany registration by Wednesday, March 5th.  Please call the Emergency Aid Association, 668-1986, to register.

Babysitting Course to be held at Suffield Middle School: The Emergency Aid Association is sponsoring a three-part after school babysitting course at the Suffield Middle School on March 11th, 18th and 25th. The class will run from 2:30 to 5:00.  Full attendance at each session is expected. The class is open to Suffield youth who are at least age 11 and are in middle school or older.  The course will include CPR participation and will cover basic babysitting fundamentals.  Space is limited so call early. The cost for the course is $45.  Financial assistance is available.  To reserve your space, payment must accompany registration by Wednesday, March 5th.  Please call the Emergency Aid Association, 668-1986, to register.

EAA Taking Applications for the CT Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the Contingency Heating Assistance Program (CHAP): These government programs are designed to help offset the winter heating costs of eligible households.  The goal is to assist eligible Connecticut residents with their fuel needs so that their health is not jeopardized by the inability to afford critical heat.  If eligible, residents can get assistance for such heating sources as oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal and wood. There are income and asset limits that apply.  Proof of income and liquid assets are required at the time of application. Both homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply. Again this year, assistance has been expanded to provide relief for low income and moderate-income families through the Contingency Heating Assistance Program, also known as CHAP. This is good news for many residents whose income is too high to qualify for benefits through the regular Connecticut Energy Assistance Program.   Please contact the EAA for more information or to schedule an appointment at 668-1986.  More information on eligibility is available at http://www.ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp?a=2353&q=305188

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 or West Suffield senior who demonstrates selflessness, generosity and concern for the community through their volunteer activities.  Applicants are asked to send a 500-word essay supporting their selection to the EAA at 450 South Street, Suffield 06078 or email to information@suffieldeaa.org.  The deadline to apply is May 15th.

Community Members Are Invited and Encouraged to Attend this Vital Training! The Suffield EAA with The North Central Coalition on Preventing Adult Suicide, are sponsoring a training to help community members recognize the warning signs of suicide  and learn the primary interventions for adult suicide prevention. The training will be held on Thursday, February 21st, from 1pm-2:15pm. The training will be held at Amiel and Maryann Zak Ambulance Center, 215 Mountain Rd. Suffield. A light lunch will be included at no cost.

If you are interested in hearing more about this training and/or signing up to attend please call Pat Beeman, Community Outreach Worker, Suffield EAA, 668-1986.