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Blog CABHN       February 29, 2016

CABHN Meeting FRIDAY! Cash Assistance for Low or No Income People Learn what cash assistance programs are available in CT. We'll talk about the different programs, the requirements for each, how to apply, and options if you're not approved.  When:  March 4th, 9:30 a.m. Where: 21 Oak St., Hartford Support HB 5439 which Eliminates Outdated and Expensive Asset Limits from CT's Cash Programs! Asset limits cost money- It takes a lot of time for DSS workers to verify assets. This costs money and wastes time that DSS workers could be using to process applications. Very few people have assets over the limit-Denials for being over assets account for significantly less than one percent of total denials. Most people who apply for cash assistance have very little of value. In fact, the average resources of a family that gets cash assistance is only $315. Asset limits keep people from being self-sufficient-They force low-income families to "spend down" personal reserves that can keep families from falling deeper into poverty and help them move to financial security and opportunity. Public hearing on Thursday, March 3rd on this bill. Email Nancy if you want to support the bill or want more information, nboone@cabhn.org. Read more about it here.  Upcoming Events: This week at the Legislature It's a very busy week and session is in full swing! CABHN SUPPORTS: HB 5397 which shortens the time period landlords have to respond to tenants who are without essential services like water and electricity. Public hearing is March 1st. HB 5439 which eliminates asset limits in CT's cash assistance programs. Public hearing is March 3rd. SB 112 which provides child care to TFA recipients while they attend school. Public hearing is March 2nd. HB 5437 Have you experienced problems with Logisticare?  This is your chance to share your story!  This bill, as written, does not go far enough to address the problems so we need people who will speak about their RECENT issues with Logisticare  and why this bill doesn't address the immediate need for change. Public hearing is March 3rd.     CABHN OPPOSES these bills: SB 105 which further limits the amount the State will contribute to burial expenses for very low or no income people. SB 277 which removes the State's waivers that allow disabled people, and people in high unemployment towns to continue getting SNAP. Public hearing is March 3rd. Call your legislator and tell them what YOU support and oppose! Call CABHN to find out how to get involved in legislative advocacy, 860-904-5534. Want to talk to Gov. Malloy? The next Governor's Town Hall meeting will be in Hartford on Wed. 3/9 from 7-8pm at UCONN School of Law in the Reading Room of William F. Starr Hall ( 45 Elizabeth St). When: March 9th, 7-8pm Where: UConn Law School, Starr Hall, 45 Elizabeth St., Hartford News You Can Use: Funding Opportunity-Oral Health Advocacy Grants CT Health is pleased to announce the availability of oral health advocacy grants to increase the number of oral health champions in Connecticut. Find out more and apply here. Application deadline is April 4, 2016. Job Opportunities Operation Fuel seeks an Executive Director. The Jordan Porco Foundation is hiring an Outreach Coordinator. CCAR is hiring a Community Center Manager. Bring Automatic Voter Registration to CT! Connecticut has 600,000 eligible but unregistered citizens. Automatic voter registration could significantly boost Connecticut's registration rate- which means thousands more people would be able to vote in upcoming elections. Sign the petition and find out more here. File Your Taxes Fast and Free! There are two opportunities to receive free tax assistance and preparation during the 2016 VITA and MyFreeTaxes Campaign. At local free tax sites, IRS-certified volunteers will make the process easy and help boost your earned income. Or file your own taxes for free online at  MyFreeTaxes.com . To make an appointment at a free tax center in Greater Hartford and Windham County, dial 2-1-1 and press '3.'  For an appointment at a New Britain tax center operated by the Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc., please call 860-612-3983.  Get FREE Help...           with applying for SSI and other public assistance, problems with landlords or your housing, family court support, and more!     At Hartford Court 80 Washington St., Hartford Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 9-11am   At the Hartford Public Library 500 Main St., Hartford Every Tuesday, 4-6pm Who We Are... Nancy Boone, Director, 860-904-5534, nboone@cabhn.org Paola Serrecchia, Community Outreach Advocate, 860-904-5531, pserrecchia@cabhn.org 65 Hungerford St, Hartford, CT 06106 Have something to share?    Let us help you get the word out!  CABHN accepts submissions of resources, community or professional events, job opportunities, and fundraisers that are for the benefit of low income Connecticut residents.  Please send your information to Nancy at nboone@cabhn.org.  CABHN: Our Mission     The Connecticut Alliance for Basic Human Needs (CABHN) is a statewide network of social service providers, advocates, faith based organizations, and individuals concerned about issues affecting families and communities with low-income throughout Connecticut.  CABHN provides community education, supports advocacy efforts and promotes legislative policies while elevating the voices of people in poverty.

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