Final OK From State On $250K East Haven Family Resource Center Grant

EAST HAVEN/BRANFORD, CT —Friday, state Sen. Christine Cohen welcomed $1,050,000 in grants by the State Bond Commission for projects in East Haven and Branford.

The Bond Commission voted to give final approval $250,000 to East Haven for the Family Resource Center expansion, which was previously approved by the Community Investment Fund.

The Bond Commission also approved $800,000 for the Stony Creek Docks through the Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program.

The funding for the East Haven Family Resource Center will help begin an expansion at the Gerrish Avenue facility, ultimately with the goal of consolidating services into one location. The resource center serves approximately 200 children and supports 900 families. The center offers school readiness programs, before and after school care, weekly playgroups, food assistance and more.

Funding for the Stony Creek Docks will aid in repairs to the wharf, boardwalk, floating docks and gangways to allow for continued safe usage for both recreation and commercial activities.

"I am thrilled to see this state investment into Branford and East Haven," Cohen said. "The Family Resource is a staple for the East Haven community, offering childcare, food assistance, educational resources and more and this funding will help support their mission to serve our students and families. Stony Creek is a well-loved and visited part of our district, and I am grateful that they are receiving this funding to upkeep infrastructure, keep our residents and visitors safe and allow for increased economic development in the area."