Community Services

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as a precautionary measure, we are suspending all Senior Center activities until further notice.

If you are missing our classes, the Y has some wonderful youtube videos to you can do at home. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOGt_IpceP_xQhhCMCrut_A

Living Treasure Nominations are Being Accepted

  1. 2020 Living Treasure Nomination Form
Living Treasure nominations are now being accepted!resident over 65 who have donated their time and energies to help our community.

Orange Community Assistance Programs
Need Your Help!

As the holiday season approaches, Community Services will be busy making and accepting food baskets for our families and residents in need.  We look to the community to sponsor the food baskets.  We also have an Adopt a Family Program, which we look for sponsors to do gift giving for children, families and residents that have been identified as being in need.  We can also use grocery gift cards to distribute and monetary donations are appreciated too.  If you are able, please consider donating non perishable food items to our Food Bank. In addition, we have a Fuel Bank for residents who need help with fuel that is maintained only by funds donated by the community.   We all know how costly it is to heat our homes in the winter. As a matter of fact, all of the Community Assistance Programs are sustained solely by donations and the generosity of our community.  So please support our programs and help our Orange neighbors in need.  Please let us know if you wish to be a sponsor or give a donation, just give us a call at Community Services 203-891-4788, or stop by our office in the High Plains Community Center located at 525 Orange Center Road, Orange.

Thank you

Joan Cretella
Director of Orange Community Services




Per Diem Driver Opportunity Available

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New and Revised Resource Directory

  1. 2020 Seniors Resource Directory

The Community Services Department is responsible for planning, providing and coordinating social services for Orange residents of all ages. Community Services Department includes Senior Services, Outreach/Municipal Agent Services, Special Needs Services, Transportation Services, Behavioral Health Services through Bridges Health Care, Food Bank and Fuel Assistance, Elderly Nutrition Program, Volunteer Opportunities for residents of all ages.

A Word from the Director

Greetings all, I hope you had a Happy New Year and enjoyed your January! The cold weather is upon us full force so be sure to stay warm and dry. I would like to say thank you again to all who donated and contributed to our Food and Fuel Bank and to our Holiday Programs. These programs help Orange residents in need and are maintained solely by donation and the generosity of individuals, residents, businesses, organizations, places of worship and schools.  In February we celebrate “Presidents Day” on the third Monday of the month. We also have Valentine’s Day on February 14th, when we acknowledge those who are near and dear to us. Take care and have a wonderful February! Stop by any time, my door is always open.

Joan Cretella

Director Orange Community Services

 




Contact Us

  1. Joan Cretella

    Director of Community Services
    Email Joan Cretella
    Phone: 203-891-4786
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  2. Kimberly Callahan

    Admin Assistant & Transportation Coordinator
    Email Kimberly Callahan
    Phone: 203-891-4788
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  3. Physical Address
    High Plains Community Center
    525 Orange Center Road
    Orange, CT 06477


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Office Hours

Monday through Friday 8:30 – 4:30