Community Services Committee

The City of Norwalk Connecticut Community Services Committee meeting on March 20, 2025, focused on updates and upcoming initiatives related to community services and funding. Key procurement-related discussions included the upcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Norwalk opioid settlement fund to support local nonprofits addressing opioid addiction, with plans to present selections to the committee and Common Council for approval. The committee also discussed a mini grant program for smaller nonprofits with operating budgets under $1 million, offering grants up to $10,000, with an RFP process scheduled to begin in early April and awards presented in May. Additionally, the committee authorized contracts including a $147,000 agreement with Carver Foundation Inc. for the 2025 summer enrichment program and a $2,476 contract for clinical apparel and laundering services for the Health Department. Another agreement was approved to use space at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk for a health screening program. These actions reflect ongoing support for community health, recovery services, and youth programs through formal procurement and contracting processes.