Emergency Aid Network:
Hours: 2:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays

Checks are generally available within 30 minutes, to meet the need for emergency assistance. You do not require an appointment.  All are welcome by walk-in or referral.
325 Main Street, Danbury, CT    203-792-9450

The Emergency Aid Network

The program was developed to help people in need and to help congregations and other agencies avoid duplicate efforts by central- izing services at ARC, which include:

• in-take,
• case management,
• budget coaching,
• screening,
• fundraising,
• administrative emergency assistance,
• and reporting to the community.

The Emergency Aid Network provides an emergency grant to individuals or families in the greater Danbury area experiencing an emergency ~ perhaps a paycheck had to go to medical bills, or there was loss of bread- winner, or employment was interrupted.

Grants are for utility assistance, fresh food, clothing and transportation for work, or emergency shelter. Each family or house- hold may receive one grant per twelve month period.

All applicants meet confidentially

with Barbara Bowers

203-792-9450 ext. 105

What to Bring

Utilities: Bring your ID and a copy of your bill. Please contact your local Operation Fuel or energy assistance programs prior to contacting ARC.

Fresh food: Available to supple- ment food stamps and pantries. Food grants are for C-Town Grocery, located at 45 North Street, Danbury, CT. Food pantries should be utilized prior to accessing emergency aid. We will gladly provide a listing of local food pantries and feeding programs.

Employment Expenses: to assist with purchasing uniforms for work or transportation to work. Please bring a cost quote for the clothing or car repair.

Emergency Shelter: ARC will help provide a night at a hotel for a person or family who must leave their dwelling, due to an emergency such as fire or domestic violence.