Town of Groton Human Services

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

🛎Reminder: Groton Human Services will be CLOSED on FRIDAY, 6/19/26 in observance of Juneteenth. Thanks!

06/11/2026

☀️ COOLING CENTERS ☀️
Cooling centers are open across Connecticut. Visit 211ct.org or dial 2-1-1 for free, 24/7 assistance.

06/11/2026

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a multi-day stretch of severely hot and humid conditions, he is directing the state’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated effective at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, and continuing until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Visiting www.211ct.org or Calling 2-1-1

06/10/2026

988 and 911: Know who to contact to get the right support at the right time.

06/10/2026

Renters' Rebate: If eligible, up to $900 for married couples and $700 for single persons. The Renters' Rebate application period is OPEN! Please see information about the program below and contact our office at 860-441-6760 with any questions!💰

06/08/2026

Tonight! FREE meal, from Groton Community Meals at: Thrive 55+ Active Living Center (Mondays 6-7 pm), 102 Newtown Rd, Groton, Connecticut 06340.

06/05/2026

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut's Mobile Food Pantry schedule for JUNE! All are welcome.

06/05/2026

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union matches donations for local families affected by fire. 🚒

"A devastating fire has displaced several families in our community.

If you've been impacted or want to help those who have been, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is matching donations made to Town of Groton Human Services, up to $15,000. We invite you to join us in coming together to help these families rebuild. Check out their page for donation details.

Charter Oak members impacted by the fire, we have assistance programs in place. Our team is ready to work with you on payment assistance, loan support and other financial solutions.

⚠️How You Can Help!?⚠️

Per Groton Human Services, gift card donations (to stores such as Walmart, Target, all local grocery stores, Visa gift cards, and food delivery gift cards – Doordash, Grub Hub, etc.) in increments of $25/50/100 are most useful.

💵Cash or checks can be mailed or dropped off.
Checks should be made out to - Groton Human Services with a note/memo that says "The Ledges Fire"
Address: Groton Human Services, 2 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340

🏧For Charter Oak's Members Impacted

If you or your family have been directly impacted by this fire, please know—you are not alone.
We are here to support you. Our team is ready to work with you one-on-one to explore options that may help ease the financial burden during this time, including:
●Waive early withdrawal penalties on Share Certificates
●Waive loan late fees and ODP fees
●Defer up to 4 payments on Consumer loans
●Waive $20 fee for Skip-a-pay
●Community Assistance Loan
●Unsecured loans up to $5,000
●5% APR
●No payment for 90 days, then balance is termed out over 60 months
-One Community Assistance Loan per member-

We encourage you to reach out so we can help you navigate the next steps.
Call our Contact Center at 860-446-8085

Click to learn more: charteroak.org/neighbors-in-need

06/03/2026

—many can experience emotional distress, like anxiety, constant worrying & trouble sleeping, after a traumatic event. If you or someone you know is struggling with , help is available.

💙 Help yourself & share to help others samhsa.gov/find-help