Anthony Nolan

Birth to 8 Ribbon Cutting

Friday was an exciting day. I attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a brand-new Birth to Age 8 Early Childhood Community Center in the City of New London!

The building behind us will now be home to a new joint endeavor between our City and our school district – working in unison to support young children and their families.

Whalers Helping Whalers

I'd like to send my thanks and appreciation to Whalers Helping Whalers for the tireless work they do with connecting with those providing services to our community.

Stomping Out Hunger in New London

This week at the Pantry at the Elks, we distributed 4,300 pounds of bulk food and 200 meals. The total amount of food provided to those in need now stands at 27,219 meals and 230,010 pounds of bulk food!

CHESS: Connecticut Housing Engagement and Support Services

We have taken a significant step forward to assure access to quality healthcare for all members of our community. Connecticut has received federal approval to provide healthcare to the homeless and the opportunity to significantly bolster our efforts to uplift homeless individuals.

Connecticut’s housing programs will partner with state agencies and local nonprofits to provide Medicaid and HUSKY Health coverage. The program will be known as CHESS – the Connecticut Housing Engagement and Support Services Initiative.

This coordinated effort will guarantee individuals have access to basic needs like housing, meals, and healthcare. This health coverage will also ensure everyone has access to mental health and substance abuse support.

In addition, CHESS will create lasting change for the homeless community. Housing instability and serious health concerns often go hand in hand. CHESS will help promote community engagement and improve the overall quality of life.

For more information or to apply, call 2-1-1 or visit www.ctchessdss.com.

Can I Vote By Mail This Year?

YES! COVID-19 is a valid reason for using an Absentee Ballot in 2021.

All the info you need, including the application links and addresses for all Town Clerks, are at: https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Election-Services/Voter-Information/Absentee-Voting.

COOL NEWS!

We will be giving out winter boots soon – so stay tuned for more details!

Shout Outs to New London's Nonprofits and Charitable Groups

To all the Food Pantries in New London who do their best to take care of our families, and all of the volunteers who help make this happen!

To the Elks of New London

To Giulianos Bakery for their continuous generous donation of bread!

To Gemma Moran United Way

To Ivy's for preparing 100's of meals

To Food Share and the CT Food Bank

To the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

To LLHD Medical Reserve Corps for all their help and to the volunteers who make this happen week after week!

A big THANKS to all of you!