Turkey Drive & Nonperishable Food Collection

State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, State Rep.-Elect Arnie Jensen, and State Sens. Eric Berthel and Kevin Kelly are hosting a Turkey Drive and nonperishable food collection to benefit the Seymour-Oxford Food Bank!

The Seymour-Oxford legislative delegation is seeking assistance to help the community by bringing Thanksgiving to neighbors in need and provide support with nonperishable food items.

Donations for nonperishable food items are currently being accepted.…

On Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hartford HealthCare volunteers will offer medical exams, podiatry services and more to our most vulnerable communities at no charge and with no insurance required. The one-day mission also provides eyeglasses, winter coats, haircuts and other necessities.

To make it easier for patients, there are 5 regions and 7 locations throughout the state, including New Britain, Meriden, Norwich, Willimantic, Bridgeport, Hartford and Torrington.

Last year, 1,862…

State Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R-105) was named as a 2024 Legislator of the Year by the membership of the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home.

The official announcement noted Rep. Klarides-Ditria’s “willingness to engage the House floor in the Legislative Intent Discussion around Sections 1 and 2 of Senate Bill 1 (that) was of vital importance to our home health providers in that it provided clarity on compliance intent when the language in the bill was quite stringent and…

14 DAYS OF EARLY VOTING BEGINS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 21!

In a press release, the Secretary of the State reminded Connecticut voters that a 14-day period of early voting for the 2024 general election is set to begin on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Early voting provides all voters with the opportunity to cast their ballots in-person on a day of their choosing in advance of Election Day – including on two separate weekends – creating more convenience for voters and encouraging greater participation in elections.…

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the prevalence and impact of domestic violence. Domestic violence can happen to anyone, no matter age, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.

Domestic violence is a serious violent crime that can include both physical and emotional abuse. It is frequently hidden from public view and many victims suffer in silence, afraid to seek help or not knowing where to turn. The traumatic effects…

Today, I joined Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, colleagues and medical professionals at the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital to remind everyone that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase breast cancer awareness and education, while also promoting research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

I am proud to help spread the word about the importance of this cause, which is meaningful to so many families in our community.

Please get regular…

I just wanted you to know that several new laws will take effect on Tuesday, October 1st, that could have an impact on you, your business, or our community. I highlighted some of them below. An expanded list of those that will take effect, along with summaries, can be accessed here.

AN ACT SUPPORTING CONNECTICUT SENIORS AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF NURSING AND HOME-BASED CARE. – Public Act No. 24-39 (Sec. 1-5, 7-9, 15-19, 21-23)

AN ACT PROMOTING NURSING HOME RESIDENT QUALITY OF LIFE. – Public Act No. 24-141…

Friends and neighbors,

A major disaster declaration has been approved in response to the August 18th extreme flooding in our area. Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by clicking the button below, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or by using the FEMA app.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Federal assistance could include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to…

Dear Friends,

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) announced Veterans STAND DOWN 2024 will take place on September 20^th from 9:00 – 2:00 p.m. at six regional sites across the state.

While the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many agencies and organizations operate, the DVA continues its commitment to serving Connecticut’s Veterans by providing access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community-based non-profits.…

TEAM is hosting a FREE Financial Education event with experts from Newtown Savings Bank and the nonprofit Bedrock Credit America on September 17^th at the TEAM Inc. School located at 80 Howard St, Ansonia.

The event is designed to provide information and strategies on household budgeting, building a savings, and Credit Repair, including debunking myths and misinformation. TEAM knows there are a lot of predatory practices out there when it comes to credit repair and wants to make sure people are empowered…