Home Heating Assistance, Medicare Open Enrollment, and Programs for Veterans
October 14, 2026Home heating assistance is available to eligible households this winter. Medicare Open Enrollment is underway, and we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of resources available to Veterans.
November Voting Information and Student Loan Webinars
October 7, 2026Be Vote Ready, Key Dates for the 2026 Election and Webinars for Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Options.
New Laws Effective October 1 and Boosting Student Attendance
October 1, 2026New Haven welcomes state grant money to boost student attendance. Plus, a breakdown of new laws effective October 1 and New Haven Union Station proposed upgrades.
New Haven Receives Funding, CT Pension Funds Generated Returns, and Be Weather Ready
September 23, 2026I am very happy to share that three vital organizations dedicated to strengthening New Haven have received a combined $9.7 million from the Community Investment Fund (CIF). For the fourth consecutive year, the CT Pension Funds generated returns. There is a new online resource designed to help residents prepare for severe weather, understand their insurance coverage, and take steps to protect their homes and property. Plus, the Connecticut Haunted History Trail is a new statewide tourism experience that features locations across Connecticut connected to haunted landmarks, paranormal lore, witch-trial history, and centuries of unexplained stories.
Storm Damage Reporting and CT Energy Assistance Program
September 16, 2026After significant rainfall caused major flooding, here are the next steps to take to report damage. CT Energy Assistance Program is now accepting applications and Access Health is offering CT small businesses health insurance.
Free School Breakfast, Strengthening Early Literacy, and Higher Education Registry
September 2, 2026Free Breakfast for all public school students this school year. The State Department of Education has been awarded a grant to expand targeted reading intervention for students K-3 with reading difficulties. Plus, the Connecticut Office of Higher Education recently launched a new Higher Education Registry, explore resources to post-secondary education and career training opportunities across the state.
Emergency Energy Assistance, Affordability Survey, and Nominate a Vet
August 26, 2026Generation Power CT’s application cycle for Emergency Energy Assistance is now accepting applications. Take part in the Affordability Survey where your input could lead to change in important policy discussions and shape efforts to make essential needs more accessible and affordable. Plus, nominate a CT Vet for the Hall of Fame.
Farm-to-School Grant Program and Military Service Nominations
August 19, 2026A grant program to support farm-to-school initiatives is now underway. Nominations are now open for applicants seeking an appointment to a military service academy.





