A long-time supporter of Person-to-Person, the Near & Far Aid Association has awarded a $25,000 grant for the P2P Emergency Assistance Program. The Emergency Assistance Program is at the core of the P2P service offering, providing food, clothing, financial assistance, crisis counseling and referrals to clients.
With locations in Norwalk and Darien, P2P helps nearly 25,000 men, women and children each year. P2P Executive Director Ceci Maher highlights the fact that the high cost of living in Fairfield County makes it difficult for the working poor and those who have incomes above the Federal Poverty Level but below the basic cost-of-living threshold to cover basic expenses. “The good news is that grants such as the one we have received from Near & Far Aid enable us to help individuals and families struggling to make ends meet," she said.
“P2P is grateful for the continuing commitment and support of Near & Fair Aid,” says Maher, “which enables us to provide help, hope and opportunity to people living in Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Weston, Westport and Wilton.”