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Back to School Shoe Program

Posted on: July 26, 2019 - 11:34am
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East Hartford Social Services Announces “Combined” Sign-Ups for Back to School Shoes and Coats for Kids Programs

East Hartford Social Services will be holding combined sign-ups for their Back to School Shoes and Coats for Kids Programs.  The Back to School Shoe Program provides qualifying  parents with a one-time use giftcard for the purchase of a new pair of well-fitting shoes for their children entering grades K-12 in the fall; while the Coats for Kids Program, funded by the East Hartford Rotary Club, provides new winter coats to East Hartford youths between the ages of 5-12 years.

This year’s sign-ups will be held:  on the following Tuesdays,  7/23, 7/30 & 8/6/19; between the hours of 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. & 2:00-3:00 p.m. Sign-ups will be held on a walk-in basis (no appointments necessary), in the Social Services Department Town Hall, lower level, 740 Main Street.
                                                   
At the time of sign-up, the following information must be provided:
 
  • Photo ID and proof of current address for applicant & proof of current address for all household members age 18 and older.  Current address verifications: valid lease, current bill, mail or rent receipt dated within the past 4 weeks.
  •      Proof of current household monthly gross income.
  •      Current budget sheet from DSS for cash assistance only.
  •      Dates of birth for all household members.
  •      Long form birth certificates for all household members under the age of 18.
  •      Proof of guardianship/custody, if applicable.

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APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THESE DATES AND TIMES NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OVER THE PHONE

Please Note: Completing an application does not guarantee that your request will be fulfilled, as these programs are based on the amount of donations/funding available.