Vernon Section 8, Wait List Opening, NUStart, Pet Assistance for Low-Income Families, etc.

Apologies for any duplication. Vernon Section 8 Voucher Program Accepting Preliminary Applications Date and Time: Tuesday, July 29th The Vernon Housing Authority will be accepting Preliminary Applications for their Section 8 Voucher Program on July 29th. VHA will use random-draw lottery system to determine the order of each preliminary application on the waiting list and a minimum of 400 applications will be drawn. TO BE ACCEPTED APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BETWEEN JULY 29, 2014 AND JULY 31, 2014. All applications must be mailed. Click for applications in English and Spanish. Opening of Waiting Lists for the RAP and the State's Portion of Section 8 The Department of Housing will open their waiting lists for the state Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and the state's portion of the Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) program for a two-week period, beginning August 4 and ending August 18th. Applications for the waiting list will become available on August 4th. Click here for details. CL&P is Offering NUStart. Spread the Word! CL&P has revised their NUStart program. Eligible CL&P customers with account balances over $100 and at least 60 days overdue, may eliminate their entire outstanding balance in as little as 12 months. If they agree to make on-time payments, CL&P will make up the difference to help return their account to good standing. To begin your NUStart, call 800-286-2828 or go to www.cl-p.com/nustart. Click here for the flyer. Pet Assistance for Low-Income Families CT DSS is partnering with the CT Dept. of Agriculture to offer a spay and neuter program for dogs and cats owned by low-income families. The program offers vouchers for vaccination and sterilization of dogs and cats that families who participate in DSS eligibility programs can utilize to cover the basic costs of these procedures. Approved households may receive up to 2 vouchers, which provide a benefit of $50 for a male cat, $70 for a female cat, $100 for a male dog, or $120 for a female dog. Some veterinarians may require additional services with these procedures, and the pet owner is responsible for paying any associated costs. Click here for the application. Building Stronger Families Date and Time: Wednesday, August 6th, 11 AM to 1 PM Location: Southside Family Center, 15 Newfield Ave., Hartford. Do you know what it takes to keep a family strong? Come learn about Resilience, Relationships & Knowledge. Support and Communications - 5 protective factors. Refresh, reflect and rejoice. Build a network with other parents. Free childcare. Lunch provided. To register please call the Southside Family Center at 860-953-0113. Click here for the flyer.