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Alliance for Community Empowerment - Emergency Assistance

Alliance for Community Empowerment

Community action agency providing emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and other basic needs. Serves over 35,000 individuals annually across the Greater Bridgeport area.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.

Bridgeport Rescue Mission - Resource Center

Bridgeport Rescue Mission

Resource center assisting with utility payment applications, housing applications, identification documentation, and social service connections. Also provides free medical, dental, and mental health care through Sage Healthcare partnership.

Call for hours

Before you go: Bring photo ID, insurance or HUSKY card if you have one, and a medication list.

CT Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) - Bridgeport

Alliance for Community Empowerment

Help paying winter heating bills. Benefits paid directly to utility company or fuel vendor. Recipients may also qualify for payment matching plans, shut-off protection, and heating equipment repair/replacement.

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (seasonal program)

Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.

Home Energy Solutions - Income Eligible (HES-IE)

Energize CT / Eversource

Free weatherization services for income-eligible households including insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, energy-efficient lighting, and appliance upgrades. Expert energy diagnostics and recommendations.

Phone: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.

Operation Fuel

Year-round energy assistance for households that fall through the gaps of other programs. Helps pay heating and electric bills for working families and individuals who earn too much for CEAP but still struggle.

Phone: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.