New England Pension
Assistance Project
The New England Pension Assistance Project,
staffed by experienced pension lawyers and
pension counselors, helps you understand your
pension law rights and claim the retirement
income benefits that you have earned. Assistance
is free of charge to anyone with a pension
question or problem. Call for assistance at 617287-7307, or complete the online application at:
http://www.umb.edu/pensionaction
P.A.C.E.: A community service organization that
works with parents to promote the availability
of quality child care services. For a child care
voucher application call: (508) 999-9930.
NEW HOPE: An organization whose mission is to
provide counseling and/or shelter for domestic
and sexual violence victims located at 140 Park
St., Attleboro or call: 1-800-323-HOPE.
DEPARTMENT of CHILDREN & FAMILIES is
charged with protecting children from abuse
and neglect and strengthening families. To
report abuse or neglect, call the Child-at-Risk
Hotline anytime of the day or night at 1-800792-5200.
LOCAL SOUP KITCHENS
All Are Welcome
Tuesday:
1st Baptist Church,
118 S. Main St. Attleboro
Dinner served at 4:30 pm
Monday-Friday:
Our Daily Bread, St. Thomas Episcopal
Noontime meal 11:15 – 1:00 pm.
Open at 10 am for coffee & donuts.
111 High Street, Taunton
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SOCIAL SERVICES
GREATER ATTLEBORO TAUNTON REGIONAL TRANSPORATION
AUTHORITY
2015 Spring Edition
GATRA/CHARLIE CARD
A representative from GATRA will be at the
Mansfield COA at 255 Hope Street on
Tuesday, June 23 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. to
process senior applications for the free
GATRA/Charlie Card picture I.D. card.
Senior adults must be 60 and over to
participate. This card allows ½ fare on the
GATRA and MBTA
Transportation applications will be available
on this day. Proof of age is required. Please
sign-up at 508-261-7368. Please bring a
picture I.D. with you when you come to the
COA.
TAX WORK OFF PROGRAM
FOR NON-SENIOR VETERANS
The Tax Work off Program is sponsored by the
Mansfield Council on Aging under the Town of
Mansfield.
Recent legislation was adopted for non-senior
veterans to apply into this program.
Under the guidelines of the program a Veteran
can work 111.11 hours and receive up to $1,000
off of their property tax bill.
Veterans must not be currently working, and
must own/live in the Town of Mansfield and
have their name on the property tax bill to be
paid. Applicants must get Veteran’s Status
Certification
from
the
Veterans
Agent, Heath Hobson at 508-851-6411 first
before applying into the program at the Council
on Aging. Applicants will be assigned
based on availability of jobs available. Other
guidelines may apply.
Town of Mansfield
Social Services
Town Hall – 6 Park Row
Phone: (508) 261-7464
Director: Gale Farrugia
Social Worker: Pam West
Fuel Assistance: Nancy Griffin
Council on Aging
255 Hope Street
(508) 261-7368
The Council on Aging provides quality elder
services and programs that enhance elders
mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Social Services – (508) 261-7464 (up to age 59)
Council on Aging – (508) 261-7368 (60 years and over)
SAFE CAREGIVER BANDS
BRISTOL ELDER SERVICES AND COASTLINE ELDER
SERVICES ARE DISTRIBUTING SAFE CAREGIVER
BANDS TO THOSE CAREGIVERS WHO ARE TAKING
CARE OF A LOVED ONE. WHEN WORN THE
BRACELETS IDENTIFY YOU AS A CARE GIVER FOR
WHOM YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE. IF YOU SHOULD
HAVE AN EMERGENCY SITUATION THIS WOULD
ALERT EMERGENCY PERSONNEL THAT YOUR LOVED
ONE MAY NEED HELP FROM SOMEONE ELSE WHILE
YOU ARE UNAVAILABLE. A SAFE CAREGIVER CARD
IS FILLED OUT AND IS PLACED IN YOUR WALLET.
TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE SAFE CAREGIVER BAND,
PLEASE CALL: BRISTOL ELDER SERVICES 508-6752101 OR COASTLINE ELDER SERVICES 508-9996400 THIS PROGRAM IS FOR ANY CAREGIVER OR
CALL THE COUNCIL ON AGING AT 508-261-7368.
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SOCIAL SERVICES
2015 Spring Edition
GATRA TRANSPORTATION
Low cost in-town transportation is available
for Mansfield seniors (over 60) and disabled
residents of any age through GATRA. All
riders must have completed the GATRA
application. Disabled riders must complete
parts A & B of the application. The
application is available at the Mansfield
Council on Aging or online at:
www.gatra.org
Fares are $1.25 one way within Mansfield if
paying cash, or $1 each way with a ticket.
GATRA: 1-800-529-8294
COUNCIL ON AGING: 508-261-7368
OUR DAILY BREAD
FOOD PANTRY
Mansfield’s food pantry, Our Daily Bread: Friends
Caring and Sharing, has been serving the
Mansfield community since 1997 as an outreach
project of The Congregational Church of
Mansfield. Each week food is distributed on
Saturday mornings between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Donations can be made at:
Town Hall
Mansfield Public Library
Mansfield Post Office
Stop & Shop
Shaw’s Supermarket
Mansfield Bank
Glee Gifts
Century 21 Real Estate
Mansfield True Value Hardware
North Easton Savings Bank
This local resource for families is located at 15
West Street in Mansfield. Volunteers are
available each Saturday morning to help new
clients. A fair number system is conducted each
Saturday at 9:00 am. If you are unable to wait,
there is a pre-sorted pick-up option available.
TRAIN STATION TRANSPORTATION
Town of Mansfield
Social Services
Town Hall – 6 Park Row
(508) 261-7464
Residents over 60 years of age, please call:
Council on Aging
255 Hope Street
(508) 261-7368
Mansfield residents can receive GATRA van
transportation from their residence to the
Train Station and from the Train station to
their residence daily from 5:00 a.m. to 8:30
am and from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Cost is $2.00
one way or $4.00 round trip. Reservations
can be made through Bill’s Taxi at 1-800-5298294. Please make sure that you tell the
dispatcher you are requesting transport to
the train station under the Mansfield
Connection.
SNAP: Food Assistance
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or
SNAP is the new name for the Food Stamp
Program. If you live in Massachusetts, you can
complete an application for SNAP/Food Stamps
online at:
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/dep
artments/dta/food-assistance.html
Pre-screening Info: 1-800-645-8333