#Bridgeport CT–ABCD, Inc. recently received a $20,000 grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) to help the most vulnerable in our communities pay bills during the COVID-19 crisis. ABCD plans to use the granted funds to help people most affected by the pandemic by supporting them with a one-time financial support of up to $200. With the increased cost of COVID-19 related expenses, households earning below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines may be eligible for this support to pay for food insecurities, utility bills, rent payments, and childcare expenses. Interested applicants must live in Norwalk, Bridgeport, Westport, Fairfield, Stratford, Trumbull, Monroe, or Easton. Applicants may call ABCD for an appointment Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. During the appointment, applicants must, complete the application, provide proof of income (or the lack of), the unpaid bill, and an explanation of their hardship. Successful applicants will also receive case management to navigate other hardships during this pandemic. Office phone numbers are (475) 489-9119 (Norwalk) and (475) 476-7530 (Bridgeport).