homelessness

Especially when it's cold outside, advocates want there to be more state cash-on-hand to support people experiencing homelessness, rather than having to come up with it a shelter solution on-the-fly.

Connecticut’s emergency housing hotline is cutting its hours of operation as funding runs dry for 24/7 service. The call center, run by United Way, has been the single entry point to the state’s homelessness response.

Connecticut’s homelessness response system may soon see some changes. The system’s “front door,” also known as United Way’s 211, could cut back hours as funding runs low. And some organizations are concerned.

A program launching Jan. 31 may close the gap between the evicted and legal representation in eviction proceedings.

A Fairfield non-profit committed to helping end homelessness and food insecurity is getting support from the state to find a home of its own. Since its inception, the organization has worked out of temporary locations, but the State Bond Commission recently approved $1.5 million to help them find something more permanent.

Promise House Apartments in Manchester celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, offering a new place that aims to give hope to young people at risk of…

In the pandemic, some residents have been working paycheck to paycheck to pay their bills, many have lost jobs and not everyone has a place to live.This…

A small team of nurses and support staff set up tables and medical supplies inside the Open Hearth homeless shelter for men in Hartford.Shelter clients…

Last January, an estimated 2,500 young people experienced homelessness in Connecticut, according to the Connecticut Coalition To End Homelessness annual…

As the days grow colder, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness has launched a statewide campaign to help house those who need it during a time…