Referral/ Drop In: Call for appointment, but in an emergency, the office may take drop- ins. Documentation Needed to Entry: Social Security bill from heating source (energy assistance only); current rent receipt or lease; bank statement; proof of monthly income Pre-Released Application: None Cost(s): None Benefits available through CAANH include: INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENTS ACCOUNT (IDAs) IDAs help low income families build assets and solidify financial independence. IDAs provide two-to-one matching funds of $500 independence - $1000 per year to families’ savings towards a valuable asset. Qualifications: For employed, low- New Haven residents. Valuable assets include a home, post secondary education or job training, automobile, first month’s rent and security deposit, or capitalizing a small business. Savings cannot be withdrawn until participant’s predetermined goals are met. There is a minimum times commitment 7.5 UTILITIES & SAVINGS months. ENERGY ASSISTANCE (CT ENERGY Community Action Agency of New ASSISTANCE PROGRAAM (CEAP) (CAANH) Phone: 203-285-8018 419 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511 Pays for such heating sources as oil, natural Phone: 203-387-7770 gas, electricity propane, kerosene, coal and Website: wood. Qualifications: Homeowners and Provides access to Individual Development renters may apply. Individuals must Accounts (IDAs) and energy assistance. earn less than a specified amount. Language(s) Spoken: English and Spanish *** Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (extended hours by appointment)
UTILITIES & SAVINGS Community Action Agency of New (CAANH) 419 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511 Phone: 203-387-7770 Website: Provides access to Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) and energy assistance. Language(s) Spoken: English and Spanish Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm (extended hours by appointment) Referral/ Drop In: Call for appointment, but in an emergency, the office may take drop- ins. Documentation Needed to Entry: Social Security bill from heating source (energy assistance only); current rent receipt or lease; bank statement; proof of monthly income Pre-Released Application: None Cost(s): None Benefits available through CAANH include: INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENTS ACCOUNT (IDAs) IDAs help low income families build assets and solidify financial independence. IDAs provide two-to-one matching funds of $500 independence - $1000 per year to families’ savings towards a valuable asset. Qualifications: For employed, New Haven residents. Valuable assets include a home, post secondary education or job training, automobile, first month’s rent and security deposit, or capitalizing a small business. Savings cannot be withdrawn until participant’s predetermined goals are met. There is a minimum times commitment 7.5 months. ENERGY ASSISTANCE (CT ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAAM (CEAP) Phone: 203-285-8018 Pays for such heating sources as oil, natural gas, electricity propane, kerosene, coal and wood. Qualifications: Homeowners and renters may apply. Individuals must earn less than a specified amount. *** low-
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