New Haven
Relief
Resources

The best way we can help our neighbors is by supporting the organizations that support them during (and beyond) the state-mandated shutdown.

Please consider donating to some of the organizations highlighted on this site.

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Health

Volunteer

Communicating With Kids About Coronavirus

Family & Children

Other Directories of Resources

Utilities & Internet

Connecting Digitally

Support Your Local Businesses

Animal Welfare

  • Connecticut Humane Society

    Animal welfare organization. Resources for animals and pets. Please see COVID-19 Updates for services availability.

Meals & Soup Kitchens

Business Resources

Career Specific Aid

  • The Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund

    Intended to help those pursuing careers as artists or arts administrators whose income has been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • The Artist's Safety Net- Emergency Grants

    Apply for an emergency grant for artist. Please note that grants will only be award to those infected with the virus and require intense medical care.

  • Bartender Emergency Assistance Program

    If you’re a bartender who has been affected by the Coronavirus, you can apply for this emergency fund.

  • New Haven Creative Sector Relief Fund

    The New Haven Creative Sector Relief Fund will distribute immediate financial assistance to individual creatives and arts institutions most impacted by the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). This is a partnership between the City of New Haven’s Department of Cultural Affairs and the Arts Council of Greater New Haven.

  • Freelancer COVID-19 Fund

    If you’re a creative freelancer who has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 virus and resulting public response, you can apply below for temporary assistance through the fund.

  • New Haven Strong

    Fund to support local independent restaurants and front line health care workers

  • New Haven Area Mutual Aid Fund

    We are in the midst of a crisis. A lot of people are struggling amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We're coming together as a community to help each other out through Mutual Aid networks.

  • New Haven Hospital- How You Can Help

    Consider donating to the support fund, or donating medical supplies, hand-sewn masks and food.

  • Greater New Haven COVID-19 Community Fund

    A newly established fund aims to pour millions of dollars in coming months into helping New Haveners who are struggling to pay rent, buy food and stay healthy during the spread of the covid-19 coronavirus. More information: https://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/community_covid_fund/

  • SWAN

    Supplies & Help Needed for Encampments for Folks Still on the Street

  • United Way COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund

    Your generosity will help families and people in need access critical information and services like food, shelter, and more through our United Way network. 95% of your donation will provide relief to those left vulnerable by the pandemic.

Financial Stability

  • CT State Department of Revenue Services (Tax Return Help)

    Individuals in the process of preparing their Connecticut income tax returns (Form CT-1040 – due April 15) should be advised that DRS will adjust due dates for filing and payment of state income taxes to align with any specific, actionable announcement from the Internal Revenue Service regarding due dates for the filing and payment of federal income taxes.

  • Unemployement Benefits FAQ

    A FAQ from the state for common questions related to filling for unemployment benefits. It's important to file as soon as possible to ensure speedier processing.

  • MyFreeTaxes

    Income Tax assistance. (For the most recent updates on Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site closings, please call 2-1-1.)

  • CT Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

    A hotline and list of resources available to those who are facing home forclosures due to financial hardship.

  • Filing for Unemployment

    If you become unemployed due to coronavirus (COVID-19), you can file for unemployment benefits.

  • IRS Free File

    Income Tax assistance. (For the most recent updates on Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site closings, please call 2-1-1.)

  • "Virtual VITA" Appointment

    Income Tax assistance. (For the most recent updates on Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site closings, please call 2-1-1.)

Educational Activities

Food Banks & Pantries

  • Haven's Harvest

    Haven's Harvest offers reliable surplus food pick-up and deliver, connecting businesses with community sites through the transfer of high quality excess food.

  • Connecticut Food Bank

    A food bank operating across six counties in CT. They have several warehouses and distribution sites across the state.

  • Loaves and Fishes

    Loaves and Fishes offers a gathering place for our neighbors where they can find food, clothing, and community. On Saturday mornings we have anywhere between 250 and 350 of neighbors visit us.

  • West Haven Emergency Assistance Taskforce (WHEAT)

    Provides a food pantry. Serves Resident of West Haven. Documentation Required: Valid photo I.D. and Proof of residency (Two pieces of mail proving residency not more than two months old)

  • FISH of Greater New Haven

    FISH delivers free food and household supplies to homebound residents (elderly, diabetic, etc.) of New Haven.

Mental Health

City Government

  • 2-1-1 of Connecticut

    Search, Call, or Chat for local resources or services such as food, housing, utility, counseling, health, transportation, free tax help and more. A United Way of Connecticut program and is supported by the State of Connecticut. For resources outside of CT, Dial 2-1-1 or find your state's 211.

  • CT.gov Coronavirus Page

    Latest updates on statewide developments and governor's press briefings, statewide data, new directives, etc.

  • Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce

    Advocate for business, promoter of economic growth. Free COVID-19 webinars on topics such as wellness, and how to survive running a business during this pandemic.

  • City of New Haven

    Mayor's official press releases and briefings

  • New Haven Alerts

    Sign up for the alert system to receive notifications about emergencies.

  • SeeClickFix

    Connects citizens with their governments. Apps get notifications on urgent things directly from New Haven.

  • Learning about COVID-19

    A website provided by the City of New Haven to inform residents about the coronavirus.

Faith

  • Free Forever Prison Ministry

    Works with prison inmates, their spouses, and children to help them cope and overcome the unfamiliar and disheartening realities associated with prison life and assist them in creating a positive future.