CORNWALL HELPS CORNWALL RESIDENTS - updated February 27, 2007

TRANSPORTATION

FISH in Cornwall is a group of volunteers who provide rides to anyone living in Cornwall
needing transportation to medical appointments, shopping, etc.
Volunteers drive their own cars and there is no charge.
Call a few days ahead to: Joan Edler, 672-6789.
New volunteers are always welcome and needed!

MEDICAL

CORNWALL MEDICAL EMERGENCY FUND  No  longer exists

FOOD

THE CORNWALL CUPBOARD FOOD PANTRY
Non-perishable food at Town Office Mon-Thurs. 9am-4pm. No application is necessary.
Jill Gibbons, Social Services 672-2603

TOWN OF CORNWALL FOOD AND FUEL BANK
Donations: c/o Lisa Lansing, Assistant Treasurer
P.O.Box 205, Cornwall, CT 06753

RENT

CLIFTON READ RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUND
Applications: Jill Gibbons, Cornwall Social Services, or
Wynne Kavanaugh, 672-6774
26 River Road, West Cornwall, CT 06796
Donations: Cornwall Housing Corporation
P.O.Box 174, Cornwall, CT 06754

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES

CORNWALL EXTRAS FOR KIDS
Applications: Cheryl Evans, 672-0094
Donations: Amy Buck, Treasurer
P.O. Box 143, West Cornwall, CT 06796

GENERAL CHARITABLE

THE WILBUR A. JOHNSON FUND
Thalia Scoville, Susan Williamson, Jean Bouteiller
Medical bills, fuel, most any emergency
Applications: Minister; Jill Gibbons, Social Services
Donations: Thalia Scoville, Town Street, West Cornwall, CT 06796

MINISTER'S DISCRETIONARY FUND of the United Church of Christ
Medical, fuel, food, rent, emergencies. Confidential.
Applications - Minister, 672-6840
Donations - Treasurer, United Church of Christ in Cornwall, Congregational, POB 35, Cornwall, CT 06753

SERVICES LISTED ABOVE ARE FOR CORNWALL RESIDENTS ONLY. THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF THE AREA:

NORTHWEST CORNER FUEL BANK
Applications: Jill Gibbons, Social Services 672-2603
Donations: Ella Clark, Coordinator
P.O.Box 385, Sharon, CT 06069

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ON LOAN
The United Church of Christ on Bolton Hill Road is the repository of all sorts of medical equipment -
beds, commodes, walkers, canes, crutches, etc.
Call Pat or Jerry Blakey, 672-6516.

PRIMARY HEALTHCARE NETWORK of Sharon Hospital
provides health insurance for uninsured and underinsured.
Call Louisa LaFontan at 364-1637.

WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
Confidential help, particularly for victims of domestic violence, but also for women with other
difficult issues. For example, a program which provides secondhand cars for those in need.
Office: 824-1491; 24-hour Hotline: 824-1080

HOUSATONIC YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
Free, confidential counseling and crisis intervention for children and families,
parenting resource library and newsletter programs for parents, children and teens,
nationally recognized speqakers, workshops and community awareness campaigns.
Located in the Pupil Service Center next to Housatonic Valley Regional High School.
Cynathia Bianchi, Director. Office, 824-4720.

NORTHWEST CORNER CHORE SERVICE (NCCS)
helps people with housekeeping, errands, gardening, snow shoveling, odd jobs - any job
that's legal, safe, and mutually agreed upon. Although its target population is older and
disabled people, anyone can use the service. Clients are asked for a contribution on a
sliding scale. Regardless of the amount of client contribution, workers are paid $11.50
an hour and 30 cents a mile (travel time to and from job as well as for errands).
Call Ella Clark, Coordinator, at 364-1003.

RURAL TRANSIT DIAL-A-RIDE Northwestern CT Transit District
Door to door service for people of all ages for Cornwall and Goshen, Thursday and Friday
Prior day advance reservations required
Thursday - service to Torrington Nutrition Site at Sullivan Senior Center. Reservations: NWCTD at 489-2535
Friday - shopping in Torrington Reservations: Geer Adult Day Center at 824-7067
Medical appointments any day to Sharon, Canaan, etc. Call 824-7067at least 24 hours in advance.
New Service: Thursday, Friday, Saturday bus available for rides to social events.
One way fares: Regular $1.00 - Student $.75 - Disabled $.50
Elderly ride free on a donation basis

Inter-regional Service on Tuesday and Thursday to out of area towns for medical and other purposes on a first-come first-served basis. Call NWCTD at 489-2535 Fare varies depending on destination. Disabled ride for half fare. Elderly ride free on donation basis.

EMERGENCIES OF ALL KINDS & REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES - CALL INFOLINE at 211 anytime, day or night