Category: Services

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

Friday, December 10th so we can get the items to St. Vincent de Paul Place!

 

COVID-19 Vaccine

If you need assistance finding a COVID-19 Vaccine clinic or need transportation to your COVID-19 Vaccine appointment, please contact the Senior Center for help (860) 889-5960.

Homebound or have difficulty getting out of the house? 

Uncas Health District Mobile Vaccination Team can bring the shot to you!

Call Uncas Health District to schedule a home visit.  (860) 823-1189 x109

 

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

 

 

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.

 

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY FOOD BOX DISTRIBUTION

THURSDAY,  DEC. 16th 

4 to 5:30 pm OR UNTIL WE RUN OUT

 

GRISWOLD SENIOR CENTER

22 SOULE ST,

 JEWETT CITY

 

Food box is free

No paperwork necessary

First-come first-serve or until we run out  

Please remain in your car

Please open your trunk           

Please wear a mask

 

DIAL A RIDE 

Medical transportation 24/7 when the Center cannot provide it for you. Eastern CT Travel vouchers may also be available.  We can also offer mileage reimbursement for travel to medical appointments.

Call for information and Registration.