mission: About Us The Community Action Agency of New Haven, Inc. (CAANH) is managed by an independent, non-government affiliated board. It is tri-partite, meaning the board must consist of a third of local public officials, a third of appointed community leaders, and a third of those who are serviced by the Agency. This unique structure gives clients an opportunity to help construct the programs that assist them, while giving those in the private and public sector a closer look at issues confronting low-income residents and senior citizens. CAANH is one of the largest non-profit social service agencies in the New Haven region. Its programs and services consist of: Weatherization and Energy Assistance, Senior Services, Financial Education and Asset Development, and a Youth Program. The Agency holds a 501c3 IRS designation, and receives funding by applying to federal and state sources and through grants. Our core service area includes New Haven, East Haven, Hamden, North Haven and West Haven. We provide specific services to residents of Branford, Madison, Meriden, Wallingford, Woodbridge and the lower Naugatuck Valley Area. -> From website: About Us The Community Action Agency of New Haven, Inc. (CAANH) is managed by an independent, non-government affiliated board. It is tri-partite, meaning the board must consist of a third of local public officials, a third of appointed community leaders, and a third of those who are serviced by the Agency. This unique structure gives clients an opportunity to help construct the programs that assist them, while giving those in the private and public sector a closer look at issues confronting low-income residents and senior citizens. CAANH is one of the largest non-profit social service agencies in the New Haven region. Its programs and services consist of: Weatherization and Energy Assistance, Senior Services, Financial Education and Asset Development, and a Youth Program. The Agency holds a 501c3 IRS designation, and receives funding by applying to federal and state sources and through grants. Our core service area includes New Haven, East Haven, Hamden, North Haven and West Haven. We provide specific services to residents of Branford, Madison, Meriden, Wallingford, Woodbridge and the lower Naugatuck Valley Area.

notes: Programs & Services: Energy Assistance - Energy Assistance Program - is a state and federally funded program which assists families in the New Haven region with fuel expenses. Applications are processed for town residents of New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, East Haven, and North Haven. This program is designed to provide Energy Assistance to individuals and families who meet the federal poverty guidelines with their primary source of heat. The program is accessible through intake sites scattered throughout New Haven and the inner ring of suburbs, and can also be accessed through New Haven Senior Cafes. CAANH Energy Assistance program helps people who meet federal poverty guidelines with their heating bill. We make direct payments to companies providing natural gas, propane oil, wood or electric. Weatherization - This program is designed to increase the energy efficiency of homes and thereby reducing energy costs. This is a free program for those individuals or families who qualify. Those who qualify will be connected with a contractor who will perform the home weatherization. Personal Finance - Individual Development Accounts (IDA) - IDA matched savings programs provide education for 1st time homeownership, post secondary, and business entrepreneurial education. This includes a 10-week FDIC approved course "Money Smart" which offers basic information concerning credit repair, loans, budgeting, homeownership, retirement savings, and other financial issues. Participants receive training in how to acquire specific assets and guidance with the process of saving for and attaining their goal. Participants also receive intensive case management to help them thru any problems that may arise and to stick to their savings agreement. Participant's savings are matched 2 to 1 and between $500 and $1000 can be matched per calendar year. Children & Families - Food Pantry/ Diaper Bank - provides qualified families once a month with a bag of groceries and 20 diapers. The Food Bank and Diaper bank are accessed at the Main Site in New Haven. S.M.A.R.T. Women Manage Your Future (MYF)- designed to provide summer employment for youth that gives them the best opportunity to develop the skills and competencies needed to move forward in life. Manage Your Future provides New Haven youth between the ages of 14 and 18 years old with meaningful employment opportunities at various worksites throughout the city. This six week summer program provides practical work experience, financial education, savings, planning, and employability skills training. Mandatory workshops based on workplace diversity, behavior, attitudes, and attire are integrated into job training sessions facilitated by area instructors from the human services, business, and academic fields. Participants work 25 hours per week, making weekly deposits towards their pre-set goal for asset acquisition. This program also incorporates a unique opportunity for youth participants to become financially educated by participating in the youth Individual Development Account (IDA) Program. At the end of the summer program, these youth have their savings of up to $500 matched, and used for educational expenses. Other Services - Medical Transportation - provides door to door transportation in a wheelchair equipped vehicle for medical, dental or therapeutic appointments to Hill Health patients to ensure that they keep their routine clinic appointments. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS on qualifications! -> Programs & Services: Energy Assistance - Energy Assistance Program - is a state and federally funded program which assists families in the New Haven region with fuel expenses. Applications are processed for town residents of New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, East Haven, and North Haven. This program is designed to provide Energy Assistance to individuals and families who meet the federal poverty guidelines with their primary source of heat. The program is accessible through intake sites scattered throughout New Haven and the inner ring of suburbs, and can also be accessed through New Haven Senior Cafes. CAANH Energy Assistance program helps people who meet federal poverty guidelines with their heating bill. We make direct payments to companies providing natural gas, propane oil, wood or electric. Weatherization - This program is designed to increase the energy efficiency of homes and thereby reducing energy costs. This is a free program for those individuals or families who qualify. Those who qualify will be connected with a contractor who will perform the home weatherization. Personal Finance - Individual Development Accounts (IDA) - IDA matched savings programs provide education for 1st time homeownership, post secondary, and business entrepreneurial education. This includes a 10-week FDIC approved course "Money Smart" which offers basic information concerning credit repair, loans, budgeting, homeownership, retirement savings, and other financial issues. Participants receive training in how to acquire specific assets and guidance with the process of saving for and attaining their goal. Participants also receive intensive case management to help them thru any problems that may arise and to stick to their savings agreement. Participant's savings are matched 2 to 1 and between $500 and $1000 can be matched per calendar year. Children & Families - Food Pantry/ Diaper Bank - provides qualified families once a month with a bag of groceries and 20 diapers. The Food Bank and Diaper bank are accessed at the Main Site in New Haven. S.M.A.R.T. Women Manage Your Future (MYF)- designed to provide summer employment for youth that gives them the best opportunity to develop the skills and competencies needed to move forward in life. Manage Your Future provides New Haven youth between the ages of 14 and 18 years old with meaningful employment opportunities at various worksites throughout the city. This six week summer program provides practical work experience, financial education, savings, planning, and employability skills training. Mandatory workshops based on workplace diversity, behavior, attitudes, and attire are integrated into job training sessions facilitated by area instructors from the human services, business, and academic fields. Participants work 25 hours per week, making weekly deposits towards their pre-set goal for asset acquisition. This program also incorporates a unique opportunity for youth participants to become financially educated by participating in the youth Individual Development Account (IDA) Program. At the end of the summer program, these youth have their savings of up to $500 matched, and used for educational expenses. Other Services - Medical Transportation - provides door to door transportation in a wheelchair equipped vehicle for medical, dental or therapeutic appointments to Hill Health patients to ensure that they keep their routine clinic appointments. SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS on qualifications! ==== Services: Employment and Training, Energy and Heating Assistance, Weatherization, Individual Development Accounts, Financial Education, Eviction Prevention, Meals on Wheels, Food Pantry.