Access Community Action Agency

05/27/2026

Only two weeks until our Homebuying 101 workshop. Register today!

Want to learn more about buying your first home? Learn directly from the experts about what's involved in the process and what options are available to make homebuying more affordable. Email [email protected] to register for this free workshop on homebuying . Dinner is provided (thanks to Centreville Bank).

05/26/2026

Are you looking to earn extra income while you are home raising children? Have you thought about your own Family Child Care? Partner organization Connecticut Association for the Education of Young Children is looking to support and guide you through the process.

And if you already have a child care program and are in Windham or Tolland Counties, reach out to us at Access to see about joining our Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and get reimbursed for serving healthy meals to those you care for!

05/25/2026

June 16 marks the first of our "Lunchtime with Liberty" workshops. At this workshop Peter Ganci from Liberty Bank will share information about the Good Neighbor PLUS mortgage option from Liberty. This mortgage option is for purchasing a 1-4 family owner-occupied home of condo in Willimantic or Windham. Get off of the renting treadmill and begin to build stability for your family's future.

Lunch is provided for attendees. Register today by emailing [email protected]!!

05/21/2026

Access is thrilled to announce our Lunchtime with Liberty workshop series. Thank to a generous grant from the Liberty Bank Foundation, we are offering this four part series focused on homebuying and home finances. All the workshops are free of charge and lunch is provided. Take control of your finances and build toward a more stable future for you or your family!

05/20/2026

Want to learn more about buying your first home? Are you concerned you may not be able to afford one? Learn directly from the experts about what's involved in the process and what options are available to make homebuying more affordable. Email [email protected] to register for this free workshop on homebuying . Dinner is provided (thanks to Centreville Bank).

05/20/2026

The Northeast Early Childhood Council (along with the University of Connecticut School of Social Work) is part of the leadership team bringing The Pyramid Model supporting social and emotional development in young children. They want to hear from you on what the community would benefit from in terms of social and emotional supports, programs, and/or systems.

Do you have young children (through 2nd grade)?
Do you work with young children in our community?

Help us learn more about the needs of children and families in Northeast Connecticut by completing this short community survey!

✨ Your feedback will help:

* Strengthen supports for families and educators
* Improve social-emotional resources for young children
* Guide future community programming and services
* Support the “Pyramid Model for All” initiative in our region

✅ Parents encouraged to participate
✅ Early childhood providers encouraged to participate
✅ Please share with friends, coworkers, and community partners!

📱 Use the QR code or survey link in the flyer below to participate. Your voice matters!
https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tDbM5wK49kWrIO

05/20/2026

Are you at risk of losing your home to foreclosure? Join this free webinar from one of our partner organizations, Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. Learn what to do and how to keep your home!

Don't lose your home to foreclosure!

On Wednesday June 10th, join us for a free webinar that will help you know your options, understand your choices, and protect your home.

Don't wait! Register now, RSVP here: info.chfa.org/prevention2026

Learn about:
-CHFA’s Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMAP)
- Resources available at HUD approved Housing Counseling Agencies (Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven)
-State of Connecticut’s Judicial Branch Foreclosure Mediation Program

05/12/2026

Are you, or someone you know, facing foreclosure? Are you concerned it may become an issue down the road? Don't lose your home if you don't have to! Visit the CT Housing Finance Authority's website and discover all the foreclosure prevention resources available to you.
https://www.chfa.org/homeowners/foreclosure-prevention-counseling/

05/12/2026

Today, Access is celebrating one of our own. Tanner Davis made his final presentation for his senior research class at Eastern Connecticut State University focusing on how to use machine learning to predict future demand in home energy assistance. Great job Tanner and we are fortunate to have you as a part of our team at Access!!

05/11/2026

Once again, we want to thank all of our area partners and especially our very generous donors, for making last Friday's grand re-opening our Mobile Food Pantry possible. After a very successful 860Gives campaign, we re-opened our mobile pantry after a six month hiatus. Thank you United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut along with Connecticut Foodshare, State Rep. Tammy Nuccio and Connecticut Association for Community Action for being present and offering your support. As we ramp up our deliveries, you can view our upcoming schedule in real-time at https://accessagency.org/food-pantries-site-based-and-mobile/.