Connecticut Association for Community Action

05/26/2026

The last day to apply and establish eligibility for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is May 29, 2026!

Below are the methods to apply:
Online portal: The CEAP online portal will close on May 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM
In-person applications: must be received by May 29, 2026
Telephonic applications: must be completed by May 29, 2026
Emailed applications: must be sent/postmarked no later than May 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Mailed applications: must be postmarked no later than May 29, 2026

05/26/2026

🌱 Alliance Farmers Market OPENING DAY! 🌱

The Alliance Farmers Market is back for the 2026 season, and we’re excited to welcome the community back for fresh food, local vendors, and family fun! 💜

📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 1151 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT
(New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Parking Lot)

Come shop local, eat fresh, and support our community while enjoying:
🥕 Fresh local produce
🛍️ Local vendors
💳 SNAP Matching
🍎 WIC & Senior Checks Accepted
💜 Bridgeport Bucks

Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us kick off another amazing Farmers Market season! Farmers Market Collaborative

For more details, visit:
www.AllianceCT.org
Or www.bridgeportfarmersmarkets.org

05/25/2026

Today is Memorial Day, a day to honor all who gave their lives in service to this country. Many members of the Head Start family have a loved one who wore a uniform. This weekend feels like a good moment to hold them close, too.

We hope you have a meaningful holiday.

05/20/2026

📢CAANH Knowledge and Wellness Fair’s list of partners is growing❗️JOIN US:
📅SATURDAY May 30th, 2026
⏰11am to 3pm
📍419 Whalley Avenue in the CAANH parking lot
🆓Food for the first 150 participants
🆓Information on: HUSKY🔴SNAP🔴CT PAID LEAVE🔴CANCER🔴STROKE🔴BLOOD PRESSURE🔴DIABETES🔴CHOLESTEROL🔴 and
🗣️Community Resources ➡️Games, Prizes, Kids Activities and Ⓜ️ORE‼️ This one’s for for
We are better together. And together we CAANH🫂

05/19/2026

Happy birthday Head Start!!

🎉 Happy 61st Birthday to Head Start! 🎉

For 61 years, Head Start has helped children and families build a strong foundation for lifelong success through education, health, nutrition, and family support services. ❤️📚

At the Alliance Early Learning Program, we are proud to continue this mission every day by empowering children and supporting families throughout our community. Thank you to all of our dedicated staff, families, and partners who help make a difference in the lives of our children. 🌟

Here’s to 61 years of learning, growing, and creating brighter futures together!

05/15/2026

Agencies connect families to approaches that help them succeed – including high quality education programs for children, job retraining for adults, stable and affordable housing for families and more.

05/15/2026

There they are! The dedicated Head Start staff (with just a few missing) who were present at the TVCCA Employee Appreciation Day! Know you all are appreciated each and every day! Thanks for all you do!

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Across the country, Community Action Agencies, state CSBG offices, and local partners are helping families and communities build stability, opportunity, and long-term wellbeing.

In FFY 2023, Community Action reached communities nationwide:

● 10.7 million people received services

● 5.3 million families were supported

● 99% of U.S. counties were reached

● 995 Community Action Agencies delivered services

● $20.95 was leveraged for every $1 of CSBG funding

These numbers show the strength of a network built on federal funding, state leadership, local flexibility, and community partnerships.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll highlight the data, partnerships, and measurable outcomes behind Community Action’s impact.

05/15/2026

The May edition of our CAFCA Connections Newsltter is now avalible! Visit https://icont.ac/51hFp for the latest Community Action news and stories.