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Local Food Pantries

If you or someone you know is in need of food, please visit the link below to find local food pantries.

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Congregate Meals: Greater Bridgeport Area

Seniors aged 60 or older can eat at one of the congregate meal cafes for a small, suggested donation (no one is turned away for inability to donate).

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Congregate Meals: Greater Stamford Area

Seniors aged 60 or older can eat at one of the congregate meal cafes for a small, suggested donation (no one is turned away for inability to donate)

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Care for pets can be costly

For many of us, our pets are beloved family members. However, routine veterinary care can be expensive. Click the button below to find locations offering discounted veterinary services for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and Veterans.

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Giving seniors and disabled individuals an alternative to nursing home institutional care is our primary goal.  Your donations make it possible to help more seniors in need.

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NEW INFORMATION: MEDICAID PROVIDER RE-ENROLLMENT PROCESS!

Attention: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Autism, CT Home Care (CHC), Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Waiver Service Providers and Community First Choice (CFC) Support and Planning (S&P) Coach Service Providers.

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Meet This Month's Employee Spotlight

Meet Sheila
Meet Sheila – System Specialist at SWCAA

Sheila is the kind of person everyone turns to — and for good reason. Whether it’s solving a tricky system issue or lending a hand just because she can, Sheila is always there to help, expecting nothing in return. Her big heart, endless generosity, and positive spirit brighten every corner of SWCAA.

A true UConn Huskies fan, Sheila brings that same team spirit to work every day — always cheering on her coworkers and celebrating their wins. She’s known for asking about 8,392,479,328 questions (give or take), which is exactly why she always has the answers when you need them most.

When she’s not making SWCAA a better place, Sheila loves spending time with her beloved dog, Holly. Her kindness, humor, and unwavering positivity make her an incredible asset — and an even better friend — to everyone around her.

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CHOICES, Connecticut State Health Insurance Program(SHIP) is now taking applications.

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You have Choices

Have questions about navigating the Medicare system for yourself or an aging parent? Need help sorting through long-term care, homecare, transportation and more? The CHOICES program (Connecticut’s programs for Health insurance, Outreach, Information and Eligibility) is a statewide health insurance assistance program that provides free, unbiased, confidential information and counseling. Click the photo to connect and get the answers you need.

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Testimonials

The Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders serves over 2,500 older adults in southwestern CT.  For Mrs. K, the program has special meaning and helps her live independently.

Evelyn Kotton

CT Homecare Program for Elders

“There is no place like home.”  It’s a feeling expressed by many of SWCAA’s participants in the Money Follows the Person Program.  “This program has given me back my freedom” said Mrs. T, seen here with Supervisor Herby.

Mrs. T

Community Options

“SWCAA’s impact on Hall Senior Center is Huge!  The support allows us to be there for our Senior Community everyday.”

Hall Senior Center

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