CORNWALL HELPS CORNWALL RESIDENTS

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 FUND
Donations: c/o Lisa Lansing, Assistant Treasurer
P.O.Box 205, Cornwall, CT 06753

RENT

CLIFTON READ RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUND
Applications: Jerry Blakey, 672-6516
3 Pine Street, Cornwall, CT 06753
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 the church office at 672-6840.

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

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.
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