TVCCA Energy Assistance Program
Winter is here and home heating costs can be a struggle for many. There is help.
TVCCA is now taking applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program which provides assistance towards a homes primary source of heat – oil, natural gas, electricity, propane, kerosene, coal, wood or wood pellets. The program is designed to help offset the winter heating costs of Connecticut’s lower income households. Eligibility is based on income, family size, assets, and expenses. Payments are made directly to the utility or fuel company.
Income Limits: Household Size: 1 2 3
Annual Income $39,027 $51,035 $63,044
Applications can be done over the phone or in person.
For an appointment or for additional information, please call TVCCA (860) 425-6681
RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Veterans Coffeehouse provides a comfortable location for all veterans and their spouses to meet for coffee, socialize and receive information regarding veterans benefits and services through state and federal agencies and programs.
Now meeting at a new location!
Easterseals Veterans Rally Point 24 Stott Ave. Norwich
1st & 3rd Tuesday from 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.
For more information contact: Ted Pappagallo, Veterans Coffeehouse Coordinator
(860) 425-6615 or tpappagallo@tvcca.org
Rose City Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday, December 21st for Staff Training
AARP Income Tax Assistance
If you wish to have your taxes done, please call the Senior Center starting at 9:00a.m. on Monday January 3rd to schedule an appointment. Appointments available Tuesdays or Thursdays starting in February. This is a free-of-charge service through AARP.
Call (860) 889-5960. Limited appointments available.
St. Vincent de Paul Place Miracle Bag Donations
The Senior Center will be collecting items to donate to St. Vincent de Paul Place this Holiday Season for use to make Miracle Bags. Miracle Bags are full of hygiene items that are given out not only at the Holidays but also available year round to those in need. Approximately 440 bags are given out monthly. Please donate to this great cause!
Items that are needed: bar soap, deodorant, razors, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving cream, toilet paper, combs, hair brushes, winter hats, winter gloves, winter scarves, socks, individually wrapped candy (fun size bars) and granola bars. Monetary donations and gift cards ($5 or $10) to Stop & Shop, ShopRite, Big Y, Walmart and Target are also appreciated.
*Please be sure all items are new, in unopened containers and not expired.*
If you would like to make a donation, please drop items off at Reception no later than