A new congregate house for women who are low income and facing homelessness opened in November 2021 at 111 New York Avenue. We are currently accepting applications. Interested parties can get an application off the harborhomesmv.com website or call Maura, the caseworker, at 774-563-3687.
Open House Music & Memory Cafe Please join us most Friday mornings from 10-11 am for music and singing. Please call ahead to confirm. 508-939-9440
Drivers Needed
MV Center for Living seeks friendly volunteers with a valid driver's license to help drive our new van. Your gift of time will allow families to access our programs, giving our participants the opportunity to socialize and caregivers time for work or respite. Please call Mary Holmes for details. 508-939-9440.
Supportive Day Program offers social activity, music games, exercise, art, history, and more. We are following Covid safety protocols. If your loved one would benefit from our daily activities, call 508-939-9440 or email maryh@mvcenter4living.org for more details.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets virtually on Fridays from 10 - 11:15 am with Leslie Clapp and Nancy Langman. Please get in touch with Leslie at lesliec@mvcenter4living.org for the Zoom link.
After two years as Dukes County Veterans Services Coordinator, Bruce Montrose will be leaving at the end of January 2022. He looks forward to relaxing and may volunteer with elder services to continue giving back to the community.
Dukes County is happy to welcome Randy Dull, the new Veteran's Services Coordinator for Dukes County.
DTA has received approval to issue another extra emergency SNAP payment. You will still receive your normal benefit amount on your normal issuance day. You will also receive the difference between what your normal issuance amount is and the maximum amount for your household size.
Don't forget you can use your SNAP Benefits online!
FUEL ASSISTANCE
We still have applications!
If you or you know someone who would like to apply, please get in touch with us at (508)696-3844.
The Fuel Assistance Heating Season runs from November 1st until April 30th.
Community Action Council of Cape cod and the Island (CACCI)
Community Suppers 2022
First Congregational Church of West Tisbury Community Suppers Program 2022 is officially launching on Wednesday, January 12th, and will continue weekly through April. They ask that participants register for their meal through email, phone, or with the online signup on their website. They will offer curbside pick-up and a delivery program for those that cannot drive. Through the selflessness of community volunteers and the Martha's Vineyard Community Foundations and many businesses, this program is possible. If you want to sign up to volunteer click here.
Please contact the FCCWT Community Suppers program at (508) 693-2842 or WTComSuppers@Gmail.com for more information.
