The State Bond Commission is set Friday to give the Bristol Community Organization $290,000 to reimburse it for part of the acquisition costs of its facility at 254 Lake
Avenue. It also plans to provide $85,000 to BCO for renovations so the nonprofit can use the building for a Head Start program.
Among the renovations needed are the replacement of the roof and paving outside.
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Press release from the governor saying the same thing, a day late:
Governor Rell Announces $375,000 for Building Acquisition and Renovations at Bristol Community Organization
Renovated Facility Houses Head Start Program
Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that $375,000 in funding to reimburse Bristol Community Organization for the recent acquisition and renovation of their facility at 254 Lake Avenue in Bristol is expected to gain approval when the state Bond Commission meets on December 12th.
Bristol Community Organization, Inc. purchased the property in order to expand their Head Start Program and subsequently undertook building renovations, a roof replacement and outdoor paving. The Head Start Program is a federal and state funded preschool program for children from low-income families. Children are provided with a learning environment and the varied experiences that will help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. The program goal is to allow the child and the parents to participate in a variety of educational activities, which help them to succeed.
Bristol Community Organization provides important services to children and adults in need in the greater Bristol area,” Governor Rell said. “Investing in the physical plant of our facilities is an important part of making sure we can provide these important services to the community. Many of these programs need financial help to purchase or upgrade their facilities and I am pleased that this funding is providing that help.”
The Bristol Community Organization, Inc., BCO, is a private non-profit community action agency serving the young, the elderly, people with disabilities and economically disadvantaged individuals and families in the Greater Bristol area. Towns served include Burlington, Plymouth, Bristol, Forestville and Farmington.
Services Provided by BCO:
• Energy Assistance
• Head Start
• Homemaking
• Individual Development Account
• Social Services include, Case management, HUSKY application assistance, Healthy Start, Translation and Interpretation Services, Eviction Prevention Program, Youth Employment, Grandparents Raising Grand Children, and Transitional Living/Beyond Shelter
• Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
• Transportation
In 1965, the current Bristol Community Organization opened under the name "Economic Opportunities Commission" with a mission to provide programs and procedures to develop to the fullest potential, the skills and talents of residents of Bristol.
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