Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now, Inc. (NEON)
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- Mission
- From website: www.neoncaa.org The mission of Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now, Incorporated (NEON) is as follows: “To provide economically disadvantaged residents of the greater Norwalk area with the range of community, social, economic development and emergency assistance services needed to enhance the quality of life, increase self-sufficiency and reduce the incidence of poverty.” NEON has worked in support of this mission since 1965. Over the past forty three years, NEON has efficiently and effectively used its limited resources to provide low-income, working residents with affordable quality child care, employment training and job placement assistance, early childhood education through Head Start and other programs, and youth development and recreation services. NEON is one of twelve community action agencies designated by the State of Connecticut to provide community development and emergency assistance services to economically disadvantaged persons residing in the greater Norwalk area.
- Areas served
- New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton
- Service
- Temporary
Notes
Services:
Employment and Training, Head Start, Preschool, Adult Education, After School and Summer Programs, Energy and Heating Assistance, Individual Development Accounts, Eviction Prevention, Homeless Shelter, Food Pantry, Alternatives to Incarceration, AIDS Prevention and Counseling, Information and Referral, Case Management and Counseling.
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Over the years, we have developed and operated a variety of programs populations within our service area. Our services address the needs of the greatest extent possible with other area services. Our programs currently reach thousands of eligible clients annually. We are funded through grants from the federal, state, municipal and private sectors that range in amounts from hundreds to millions of dollars.
Our program base includes:
•* Head Start
•* Employment and Training
•* Eviction Prevention Services
•* A 24-bed Single Room Occupancy facility
•* Partnerships for Community distribution and coordination of emergency services including food, clothing and shelter
•* Retired Volunteer Services
•* Youth Programs
•* Senior Employment and Volunteer Programs
•* Energy Assistance
•* Case Management Information and Referral Services
•* Advocacy Services
While most of our services are based within Norwalk, we also work with agencies in the surrounding areas to provide energy assistance, eviction prevention and other social services to residents in our total catchment area. Through our facility in Waterbury, CT, we operate a Women & Children’s Halfway House to provide services to transition women from prison back into society.