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Useful Tips and Fuel Assistance Information for Those  Faced with High Housing and Fuel Costs

2021 is the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program’s 40th anniversary! 40 years ago, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 was signed into law on August 13, 1981, authorizing […]

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World AIDS Day Commemoration December 1, 2021

AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, (ASGCC) is hosting a series of events at their offices across the Cape on Wednesday, December 1st.  An event to remember those we’ve lost […]

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Cape & Islands Food Access Resource Guide 11.22.21

Be sure to download our Cape & Islands Food Access Resource Guide! This publication is updated monthly by the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and contains all the information you need […]

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Ribbon Cutting in Sandwich for New Affordable Housing Project, Terrapin Ridge!

Terrapin Ridge is a newly constructed affordable rental housing project located off of Quaker Meeting Housing Road in Sandwich, MA.  Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) acquired the Terrapin Ridge just […]

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Have You Seen Our Latest Newsletter for November 18th, 2021?

In this edition of the Barnstable County Department of Human Services bi-weekly newsletter, you’ll find several important community announcements, events and trainings, resources and more. See more HERE.     […]

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Do you need assistance with Medicare coverage?

The Medicare.gov Plan Finder is the best tool for reviewing and comparing health coverage choices in 2022. If you establish your own Medicare.gov account, you can customize your search, compare your choices, […]

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Submission to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

    As required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Cape and Islands Regional Network on Homelessness is publicly posting the following documents prior to submission […]

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View Our November Edition of the RSAC Newsletter Now

In this Barnstable County Department of Human Services RSAC monthly newsletter, you’ll find several important community announcements, events and trainings, resources and more. View newsletter HERE.  

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NOTICE: SHINE Phone Calls Displaying as SPAM

Barnstable County SHINE has been made aware that outbound calls from our office are being flagged as SPAM on cell phones. If you are expecting a return call, and we […]

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