News Archive

TVCCA's Annual Santa Anonymous Children's Winter Boot Program

Serving children in Southern New London County and Windham/Tolland is currently underway. Read More »

The Month Of Giving

Chen's Buffet, located in the Montville Commons Plaza off Route 32 in Uncasville, has designated December, 2009 to be their Month of Giving. Read More »

Annual WCTY/97.7 Food Drive

On November 5th and 6th, 12,094 pounds of food and donations of $4,026.23 were collected to support the TVCCA Homeless Shelter. Read More >>

Fuel Deliveries to begin November 2nd

The first day for deliverable fuels covered by the Energy Assistance Program is November 2. Read More >>

Ben Lathrop Celebration Event

Nearly 600 friends, family, professionals, public servants and fans gathered together for a three hour event Thursday night at the Mohegan Sun Casino to honor Norwich Mayor Ben Lathrop. Read More >>

Annual WCTY/97.7 Food Drive

The WCTY Annual Food Drive in conjunction with TVCCA, will be held on November 5th and 6th at the Norwich Big Y. Read More >>

Ben Lathrop Celebration Event Invite

You are invited to join us for an evening of celebration to honor Mayor Benjamin P. Lathrop, November 19, 5 - 8 PM, Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun. Read More >>

Springfield Sailors Volunteer for CFC

On Oct. 17, Springfield Sailors painted, preserved and moved furniture at the Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) Shelter in Norwich. Read More >>

TVCCA's CT Energy Assistance Program taking appointments

The Thames Valley Council for Community Action is pleased to announce early start-up for the CT Energy Assistance Program. Read More >>

TVCCA Head Start

A Quality Comprehensive Preschool Program for Children Born In 2005 and 2006 Including Children With Documented Disabilities. Read More >>

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

On Wednesday, May 13, 2009, Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA) honored the volunteers for this year’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Read More >>

SI Financial Group Foundation Grants $913 to Thames Valley Council For Community Action, Inc.

The SI Financial Group Foundation, Inc. has recently awarded a $913 grant to Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) to support the Northeastern Connecticut Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Read More >>

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

Need assistance with your tax return? TVCCA can help! TVCCA VITA offers free tax preparation, fast electronically e-filed tax return, and IRS trained and certified volunteer tax prepareers. Read More >>

Legislative Breakfast Held

On Monday, December 15th, TVCCA, Reliance House, Inc., Uncas Health District, and United Community and Family Services, jointly held a Legislative Breakfast at the Dime Corporate Office in Norwich. A brief presentation on Health and Human Services in Difficult Times was conducted to enlighten our legislative representatives on the struggle non-profits are currently having. Our legislators in attendance were: Senator's Prague, Daly, and Stillman; our Representative's in attendance were: Coutu, Mikutel, Olson, Orange, Reynolds, Ritter, and Ryan. We appreciate the time they took to meet with us and discuss what we can do and what they can do to assist us.

Payless ShoeSource Partners with TVCCA

Payless ShoeSource, has selected TVCCA as a partner in the Payless Shoes 4 Kids Program--a national grass roots effort to deliver $1 million of free shoes to children of families in need this holiday season. TVCCA was awarded 200 $15.00 shoe fit coupons to be distributed to our customers. The coupons can be redeemed for, or toward, a pair of children's shoes at any Payless ShoeSource store in our community. The gift coupons will be distributed by December 24, 2008.

There were over 2,600 non-profits that applied for this program and only 630 non-profits were selected which included TVCCA.

Head Start is Now Recruiting For the 08-09 Program Year

Are You Looking For A Preschool Experience For Your Child At Low Or No Cost? If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5, TVCCA Head Start could be the program for you!!! Read More >>

2008 Palmer Davies Leadership Award

On Thursday, October 23rd, United Community and Family Services at their Annual Dinner awarded the Palmer Davies Leadership Award to Deborah Monahan, Executive Director of TVCCA. Read More >>

Need help with Energy Bills?

With winter coming upon us fast and fuel prices higher than ever, many area residents have real cause for concern. But with a little knowledge and a little planning ahead, you can be prepared! TVCCA operates a Connecticut Energy Assistance Program that helps thousands of area residents and might be able to help you. Taking a few minutes to read this now, can help us to help you. It can also save you hours of running around later. If your income is limited and if you are in danger of not being able to pay your energy bills, be sure to click on the link to read more.

Don't wait until the last minute to take action. Schedule an appointment to apply to TVCCA's Energy Assistance Program as soon as possible. Applications are accepted from August 5th through May 1st, Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..

To schedule an appointment call (860) 425-6681, (860) 425-6540, or (860) 889-1365 and press 2.

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Outstanding Scores from NAEYC

The TVCCA Head Start and Early Care and Education Center located on Bayonet Street in New London received outstanding scores from their recent NAEYC Accreditation visit and were successfully given their accreditation renewal until 2012.