Touch A Life Fund
Purpose
By supporting the Touch A Life Fund, you become a vital local resource for New Canaan residents who need assistance to make ends meet. Through this program, staff from local agencies, schools, and houses of worship can request confidential emergency financial assistance for New Canaan residents to help pay for essential needs. Eligible expenses include: rent, utilities, car repairs, summer school, school supplies, food, other household necessities, child care, summer camp when used as child care, clothing, funeral expenses, medical bills, and home repairs. All requests are kept strictly confidential, and all payments are made directly to vendors.
By supporting the Touch A Life Fund, you become a vital local resource for New Canaan residents who need assistance to make ends meet. Through this program, staff from local agencies, schools, and houses of worship can request confidential emergency financial assistance for New Canaan residents to help pay for essential needs. Eligible expenses include: rent, utilities, car repairs, summer school, school supplies, food, other household necessities, child care, summer camp when used as child care, clothing, funeral expenses, medical bills, and home repairs. All requests are kept strictly confidential, and all payments are made directly to vendors.