The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a unique federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research and service. It is a clearinghouse of information on rare diseases and provides information (reports and articles) on over 6,000 rare (orphan) diseases and a newsletter to members. First-time telephone and mail inquirers may receive one disease report at no charge. Additional reports are available for $7.50 each to help cover printing and mailing costs. Individuals may also join NORD as members to network with other patients and their families. Individual basic membership fee is $30 per year. In addition, NORD also operates two patient assistance programs for medication for those eligible. One pays a percentage of medication expense for up to one year and can re-apply annually; the other is for free medication. Provides referrals to support groups. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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Coalition of churches, synagogues and religious societies offer family violence education programs, a Refugee Resettlement Center, advocacy for the development of affordable housing, Emergency Aid Network for one-time basic needs financial grants, and the ARC Angels program which provides donated household goods and cleaning products to low income families in need. The Dream Homes Community Center (DHCC) involves three programs: a) Point of entry for people seeking housing services because they are homeless, at-risk of homelessness or previously homeless and recently housed; b) assistance for people looking for public rental housing; and c) a first-time homeownership program for lower-income persons. Elegibility: HPRP provides funding to assist families and individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness. Must be "imminently at risk of becoming literally homeless within the next 6-15 days":*Being evicted within 6-15 days from private dwelling (own home, or family/friend s home), OR*Being discharged from an institution in which the person has been a resident for more than 30 consecutive days, OR*Living in housing that has been condemned by housing officials and is no longer considered habitable, OR*Fleeing a domestic violence housing situation. IN ADDITION TO ONE OF THE ABOVE:*No appropriate housing options have been identified, and*The person lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in their existing housing.NOTE: If literally homeless or imminently homelessness (within 5 days), refer to homeless shelter. Hours of operation: M-F: 9am-5pm; Dream Homes Community Center: M-F: 10am-5pm Cannot apply more than once in any 18 month period .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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Community action agency for Bethel, Bridgewater, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding and Ridgefield provides services for disadvantaged people and families to promote self-sufficiency and economic independence. Special services and programs include housing mediation, after school activities, Action Early Learning Center, Individual Development Accounts, holiday assistance, a food pantry, an eviction prevention program and energy assistance.See separate listing for Community Action Committee of Danbury - Energy Assistance Program. Elegibility:Resident of Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Canaan, Cornwall, Danbury, Kent, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, North Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Sherman, Warren, Washington who are experiencing a non-recurring, unexpected, documentable hardship;At risk of eviction or foreclosure; Must have income; Income must be at or below 60% of the state median income; Monthly rent/mortgage cannot exceed 60% of gross monthly income; Must be able to pay the next month s rent; Other restrictions may apply. HPRP provides funding to assist families and individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness. Must be "imminently at risk of becoming literally homeless within the next 6-15 days":*Being evicted within 6-15 days from private dwelling (own home, or family/friend s home), OR*Being discharged from an institution in which the person has been a resident for more than 30 consecutive days, OR*Living in housing that has been condemned by housing officials and is no longer considered habitable, OR*Fleeing a domestic violence housing situation. IN ADDITION TO ONE OF THE ABOVE:*No appropriate housing options have been identified, and*The person lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in their existing housing.NOTE: If literally homeless or imminently homelessness (within 5 days), refer to homeless shelter. Resident of Bethel, Bridgewater, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding and Ridgefield; Under 200% FPL; Crisis situation and at risk for eviction Hours of operation:M-F: 9am-5pm By appointment; Cannot apply more than once in any 18 month period .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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State agency administers state and federal cash assistance, food stamp and medical insurance programs for low income individuals and families with children, individuals who are elderly or disabled, and refugees. Cash or medical insurance progElegibility:Family has received TFA but is not currently receiving TFA; Must file application for T-RAP within six months of leaving TFA; Must be living in privately owned rental housing and must not already be receiving a rental subsidy; An adult member of the household must be employed for at least 12 hours per week or an adult member must be employed and the family has income that exceeds the TFA payment standard. Hours of operation:M,T,F: 8:30am-4:30pm; W,Th: 8:30am-12noon (W,Th afternoons: emergencies only) Application must be filed within six months of leaving TFA; Client obtains a referral letter from their DSS worker; Client fills out the pre-application form on the other side of the referral letter; Client then mails the completed application to John D Amelia and Associates. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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For more information, about Financial assistance and other services provided by this office, contact them directly to the number provided. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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