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Information for Assistance

State Programs
Posted on: July 24, 2020 - 11:14am

STATE OF CONNECTICUT
TEMORARY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (T-MAP)

The CT Housing Finance Authority, with financial support from the State of CT, has launched a homeowner assistance program for low and moderate households in CT who are struggling to pay their mortgages due to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Up to $25,000 in the form of a 2nd Mortgage. Must pass a threshold eligibility tested (120% Area Median Income)

Call 1-860-785-3111or visit https://www.chfa.org for additional program information and to see if you qualify.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT
TEMPORARY RENTAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TRHAP)

1. Applicants must pass threshold eligibility, complete an application and provide verification documentation.
2. Initial priority for assistance is targeted towards households who have been denied unemployment assistance from the Department of Labor.
3. If you are unemployed/under employed and have not filed for unemployment assistance do so.
4. Make every attempt to remain in contact with your landlord and make rental payments.
5. Call 1-860-785-3111 or visit https://portal.ct.gov/doh to be qualified and obtain additional information.

FARMERS TO FAMILIES PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION

Thursday August 6th (Drive UP) Torrington Middle School 9 a.m. – 12 Noon
Questions? Contact Karen Thomas, Friendly Hands Food Bank office- 860-482-3338 www.friendlyhandsfoodbank@gmail.com

SHARON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FARM MARKET VOUCHERS & GRANTS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Please click here
The annual $25 vouchers for farm produce from Paley’s, Daisi Hill, Freund’s and Whippoorwill Farms our available to income qualified Sharon Residents. Please contact: Miriam Jones, 860-364-1003 or email Miriam_J@Sharon-CT.org to receive your voucher.

OPERATION FUEL

Operation Fuel has launched an online “Public Access” application, for clients who need aid with meeting their home energy needs (electricity, gas and deliverable fuels).  It is for households living up to 75% of state median income.  There is no assets test. To access the online application and additional information please go to: https://operationfuel.org/residents/, Click on “Need Help”
The Sharon Social Services Office is still an authorized “Operation Fuel Hub” with authority to input and process applications.