Spanish Community of Wallingford

284 Washington Street
(203) 265-5866      Fax: (203) 294-2256
Web Site:  scowinc.org
Email:  info@scowinc.org

Interim Executive Director:  Maria Harlow

1. We specialize in service to the Spanish speaking community and provide the following:

• Transportation and interpreters to and from doctors, hospitals, Social Security office, etc. (donations accepted).
  
• Advice concerning consumer protection, food stamps; what agencies to contact for special needs.
  We also advise on personal problems; we listen and try to resolve them in any way possible.
  
• Clerical services: We translate and fill out all types of forms, type letters, make phone calls to employers, etc.
  We also notarize forms that need a notary seal.
  
• Free tutoring in basic reading and writing and English as a second language
  (coordinated with the Literacy Volunteers and Education).
  
• Employment service.
  
• Clothes for the needy.
  

2. We encourage:

• Spanish community participation in federal, state and local activities or celebrations.
  
• Self-sufficiency by referring members of the Spanish speaking community to Education for English class.