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Community Action Agencies like New Opportunities were established to provide critical
services to low income and working individuals and families back in 1964. Today, nearly 50
years later, Community Action Agencies and the children, families and seniors they proudly
serve face a dire situation. The demand for services provided by these agencies is
increasing at a rapid pace.
Key Facts
1 out of every 7 U.S. residents current lives below the poverty line (an annual household
income of less than $22,350 for a family of four)
The poverty rate in four (4) of Connecticut's urban areas is over 40% while data shows
impoverished residents in the state number more than 320,000
Connecticut's Community Action Agencies collectively provided services to more than
350,000 individuals and 130,000 households in 2010 - New Opportunities provided
services to 67,792 individuals and 29,792 households during this period
Demand for services at New Opportunities increased by 16% in the last four months alone
as 5,000 new households submitted first-time applications for assistance
The proposed Federal Budget is calling for a 50% reduction in Community Service Block
Grant funding - a core source of funding for many vital programs
The proposed Federal Budget is calling for a 40% reduction in Energy Assistance funding at
a time when energy costs are rising and the cost of heating oil is approaching $4.00 per
gallon
How you Can Make a Difference
In a time of shared sacrifice it is critical that each of us communicate what is important to us
with our elected officials.
Resources
Find your legislator
Learn more about the Federal Budget Proposal (Video from ABC News)
Learn more about the Community Service Block Grant and (Video from C-SPAN)
Learn more about the extent of poverty in the U.S. (U.S. Census Bureau)
Learn more about the State Budget Proposal (Link to Connecticut Voices for Children)
Learn more about the impacts of State Budget Proposal (Link to Connecticut Association of
Nonprofits)
Learn more about the impact of poverty and homelessness on children (Video from 60
Minutes)
Learn where your tax dollars go
View the current state policy issues
Budget Resources
View the Fiscal Year 2012 State of Connecticut Budget
Appropriations Committee Budget for DOC & CSSD Funded Providers
Governor’s Biennial Budget for DOC & CCCS Funded Providers
CT Nonprofits' Summary of CJ-Specific Budget Highlights
May 2011 policy update from CT Nonprofit Association
May 17, 2011 policy update from CT Nonprofit Association
How the Potential Across-the-Board Cuts in the Debt Limit deal would occur
Community Action Agencies like New Opportunities were established to provide critical
services to low income and working individuals and families back in 1964. Today, nearly 50
years later, Community Action Agencies and the children, families and seniors they proudly
serve face a dire situation. The demand for services provided by these agencies is
increasing at a rapid pace.
Key Facts
1 out of every 7 U.S. residents current lives below the poverty line (an annual household
income of less than $22,350 for a family of four)
The poverty rate in four (4) of Connecticut's urban areas is over 40% while data shows
impoverished residents in the state number more than 320,000
Connecticut's Community Action Agencies collectively provided services to more than
350,000 individuals and 130,000 households in 2010 - New Opportunities provided
services to 67,792 individuals and 29,792 households during this period
Demand for services at New Opportunities increased by 16% in the last four months alone
as 5,000 new households submitted first-time applications for assistance
The proposed Federal Budget is calling for a 50% reduction in Community Service Block
Grant funding - a core source of funding for many vital programs
The proposed Federal Budget is calling for a 40% reduction in Energy Assistance funding at
a time when energy costs are rising and the cost of heating oil is approaching $4.00 per
gallon
How you Can Make a Difference
In a time of shared sacrifice it is critical that each of us communicate what is important to us
with our elected officials.
Resources
Find your legislator
Learn more about the Federal Budget Proposal (Video from ABC News)
Learn more about the Community Service Block Grant and (Video from C-SPAN)
Learn more about the extent of poverty in the U.S. (U.S. Census Bureau)
Learn more about the State Budget Proposal (Link to Connecticut Voices for Children)
Learn more about the impacts of State Budget Proposal (Link to Connecticut Association of
Nonprofits)
Learn more about the impact of poverty and homelessness on children (Video from 60
Minutes)
Learn where your tax dollars go
View the current state policy issues
Budget Resources
View the Fiscal Year 2012 State of Connecticut Budget
Appropriations Committee Budget for DOC & CSSD Funded Providers
Governor’s Biennial Budget for DOC & CCCS Funded Providers
CT Nonprofits' Summary of CJ-Specific Budget Highlights
May 2011 policy update from CT Nonprofit Association
May 17, 2011 policy update from CT Nonprofit Association
How the Potential Across-the-Board Cuts in the Debt Limit deal would occur
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Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now, Inc.
"Making The Case For Change...Engaging The Community To End Poverty"
