Community Action Agency of New Haven
Our Purpose
to offer pathways to prosperity to those in poverty in the Greater New Haven population. Community Action Agency of New Haven (CAANH) is a nonprofit that provides energy assistance for heat to low income families. Along with energy assistance CAANH offers an eviction and foreclosure prevention program, a SMART Women program with financial education and case management for single mothers; Manage Your Future, a program aiding youth ages 14 - 18 with social development skills, financial literacy, job readioness and employment by design; Weatherization helps eligible customers receive services reducing their energy consumption and optimizing energy efficiency; Senior Citizen prrpgrams include a computer course teaching the basics, and other special events. The Agency offers a Food Pantry, Diaper Bank and provides home visits to eligible individuals with special needs due to their medically disabling condition. Family Services provides case management for families and individuals.