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| Special thanks to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation for their generous contribution of $25,000 to Vincent De Paul Place, which has been serving the residents of Norwich since 1979. And a special thanks to the Connecticut Sun for their generous donation as well. |
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| The United Way of Connecticut has published a list of resources to help. Please click here. |
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You can find a pantry or mobile pantry at Connecticut Foodshare’s website here.
Please see the Connecticut Foodshare Program partners in Norwich below, including:
- The Salvation Army Norwich Service Center
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- St. Vincent De Paul Place, Norwich Inc.
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- St. Vincent De Paul Place, Norwich Inc.
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- Three Rivers Full Plate Food Pantry
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We have been fighting the Trump administration’s plan to take away food assistance.
The state is stepping in to end this cruelty with funding to fill this lapse, absent federal court-mandated action.
To check the balance amounts on EBT cards, visit MyDSS.ct.gov or call 1-888-328-2666. |
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The Generation Power CT (GPCT) Emergency Energy Assistance Program provides a one-time grant of up to $500 to help eligible Connecticut households with electric, gas, or fuel expenses.
Increasing energy costs are a challenge for many in the state, but through this program, GPCT has helped to provide families across Connecticut with secure access to heat, power, and water.
All GPCT energy programs are available to income-eligible households making up to 75% SMI gross household income. Each income-eligible household that receives a GPCT Energy Assistance Award will receive up to $500 toward a future fuel delivery or toward a past-due utility bill.
For the best chance of approval, and to make full use of this once-per-12-months grant, GPCT strongly encourages households to apply for assistance when they are most in need. GPCT has two Energy Assistance Application Cycles coming up, including Nov. 2-10 and March 2-10, 2026.
To learn more about eligibility requirements and application materials, please click HERE.
Norwich Public Utilities may be able to offer a helping hand, too. Please click HERE. |
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November is newly proclaimed Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Connecticut.
Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects about 90,000 Connecticut residents, and for every person living with the disease, there are countless family members, friends, and care partners who are providing ongoing support.
During the 2025 session, we passed legislation to ensure insurance coverage of biomarker testing starting next year and established the Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Task Force to examine needs and review available services, and also developed a State Alzheimer’s Plan. |
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| I was excited to host students from the Integrated Day Charter School on their recent visit to the Capitol. I saw a lot of smiles and a lot of great questions. Who knows, a future State Representative may have been in the group. Either way, I was thrilled to see the students and give them some insight into what I do in Hartford. |
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The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is seeking parents and caregivers of children between the ages of 0-5 to help improve programs and early childhood services.
Take the quick survey and share your needs for childcare, experiences with early childhood services, challenges faced when accessing care, and what matters the most when it comes to childcare.
You can use the QR code on the flyer below, click HERE, or click the graphic below for the survey. For questions, call 860-249-1551. |
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The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity (CWCSEO) is hosting a special VIRTUAL listening session for those who identify as GEN Z - high schoolers, college students, young adults.
November 16, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Please come ready to share about issues impacting you and your community. The information you share will be used to inform policymakers and CWCSEO's work and ensure that the voice of Connecticut residents is the commission's central focus and priority.
Register HERE. To learn more about CWCSEO, please click HERE. |
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| With Veterans Day coming up on Tuesday, I just wanted to say to the brave Americans who have helped preserve our freedom, the Connecticut House Democrats thank you for your service! |
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| Did you know the Connecticut Legislative Office Building houses a permanent memorial to Connecticut’s veterans? Pictured below is the Connecticut Hall of Honor. |
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