Emergency Assistance (Food, Shelter, Clothing)
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross immediately responds to natural and man-made disasters in the U.S., ranging from fires to hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and explosions
http://www.redcross.org
Amos House
A program focusing on the individual needs of each family and developed the centerpiece to the program, a residential living facility in Danbury, Connecticut
www.amoshouse.org
Community Action Committee of Danbury
Provides care to those who need immediate assistance
www.volunteersolutions.org/vcswc/org
CT Department of Social Services
Provides food stamps, winter heat services, social work services’ case assistance, and medical assistance
www.ct.gov/dss
Dorothy Day Hospitality House
Dorothy Day Hospitality House serves 80-120 hot meals each afternoon and provides shelter to 16 people each night. Everyone who comes to the door is welcomed as a guest — with no questions asked
www.dorothydaydanbury.org
Elderly Services (Social Services)
Provides Care to elderly who have neither the money or aid to otherwise care for themselves
www.ct.gov/dss
Family Loan Program
Provides loan possibilities for families
Goodwill
Goodwill® works to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work
www.goodwill.org
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat welcomes all people—regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or any other difference—to build and repair simple, decent, affordable houses with those who lack adequate shelter
www.habitat.org
Harmony House (Homeless Women & Children)
Provides shelter and food to women and children
Homeless Outreach Team (Catholic Charities)
The Harmony House was created to establish a public/private partnership to achieve quality housing for elderly, low income, disabled and work force families of Danbury, Connecticut through housing alternatives and to raise the economic, educational and social levels of the residents of the City of Danbury
Loaves & Fishes (Biddy Rodgers)
Provide a week’s worth of nutritious groceries to people within our community facing economic hardships
New Heights
Provides assistance with social and interpersonal skills. These services address quality of life and support community living. The services vary but may include pre-employment activities, social functions, dinners, dances, field trips, educational events, recreation, leisure, advocacy, voter registration and peer support
New Milford Loaves & Fishes
Provide a week’s worth of nutritious groceries to people within our community facing economic hardships
New Milford Social Services (Peg Molina)
The Department of Social Services assists New Milford residents with their social, emotional and economic needs. Services extend to helping people meet the basic human needs of food, shelter, clothing, and maintenance of health and well-being
Salvation Army Jumpstart
Shelter of the Cross
A shelter for those in need
Social Security Office
Thrift Mart of New Milford
A store of secondhand clothes and other such items
WIC Danbury Women, Infants and Children
The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program serves pregnant and post-partum women, infants and children up to the age of 5 in the Greater Danbury (HVCEO) Region. WIC provides nutrition education and counseling while supplying nutritious foods to supplement dietary intake
