2010 ANNUAL REPORT ENFIELD, NEW ... - Town of Enfield

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Human Services Department
The Town of Enfield, Human Services Department is a branch of local
government that provides relief to Enfield residents in need of financial
assistance.
The Human Services Director is responsible for dispersing aid in the
form of rent and food vouchers, security deposits, prevention of eviction,
emergency fuel assistance, prevention of interrupted utility service, and
emergency prescriptions.
The Human Services Director works in unison with a number of local
service agencies, including but not limited to, WIC, LISTEN, Visiting Nurse
Alliance, Tri-County Community Action Programs, Social Security
Administration and State of NH Health & Human Services in order to provide
information, referrals, and assistance to residents.
In the year 2010, a total of $10,278.18 was disbursed to 40 households
consisting of 52 adults and 15 children. Of these clients, 4 were part of the
homeless population, and have been placed into housing of their own.
The breakdown of the money disbursed in 2010, is as follows:
RENT PAYMENTS $ 4,918.00
MORTGAGE 1,947.88
ELECTRIC 1,412.30
FOOD 450.00
GASOLINE 50.00
DIRECT CREMATION 1,500.00
TOTAL $10,278.18
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made
donations to the food pantry this year. Throughout the year, we depend on
support of the community to provide non- perishable food items and gift
certificates to families in need of temporary assistance. The food pantry is
available to all in need and calls are confidential.
Respectfully submitted
Diane Heed
Director of Human Services