Press Releases
Sen. Williams Secures Funds For Access Agency
August 2007 - Hartford - State Senate President Pro Tempore Donald E. Williams, Jr. (D-Brooklyn) today announced the approval of a $75,000 grant to the ACCESS Agency, Inc., with headquarters in Willimantic. (read more...)
Access To Provide Services To Chaplin Seniors
August 2007 - The Town of Chaplin has contracted with ACCESS to serve as the town's Municipal Agent for the Elderly, providing Chaplin senior citizens and their families a broad range of services that includes: energy assistance, crisis intervention, weatherization, assistance with Medicare Part D, renters' rebate applications, emergency food and income tax assistance. (read more...)
No Down Payment Mortgage Loans and Grants for Home Repairs Provided by USDA Rural Development
Two programs, one to encourage homeownership and the other to enable current homeowners to repair, renovate, or provide handicap accessibility to their Single Family homes are available thanks to USDA Rural Development-an agency within the United States Department of Agriculture. (read more...)
The ACCESS Community Action Agency will be sponsoring a credit workshop on Tuesday, September 18 at 6:00 pm at the main office located at 1315 Main Street in Willimantic. The two hour workshop will be offered by Sheryle McMillan from Consumer Credit Counseling Services and will address credit scoring. (read more...)
Volunteer Efforts Return Money To The Community
WILLIMANTIC, CT --- During the 2006-2007 tax season, the ACCESS Community Action Agency staff and community volunteers prepared tax returns resulting in $776,948 ( a 29% increase from 2006) in refunds through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
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Local Energy Conservation Program Caught in Washington Spending Fight
WILLIMANTIC, April 11, 2007 - Before its Spring recess, the U.S. Senate directed the Energy Department to restore funding for local weatherization efforts that the Administration cut from its 2007 spending plan just as local crews were gearing up for the year.
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ACCESS Community Action Agency to Launch "2007 Annual Appeal"
WILLIMANTIC, April, 2007 - Did you know approximately 15,000 people in Windham and Tolland Counties are living in poverty? Where can individuals and families turn for help? For over 40 years, The ACCESS Community Action Agency located in Willimantic and Danielson has been on the front lines of the "War on Poverty" helping people and changing lives. (read more...)
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