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New Haven Register
Connecticut ends chronic veteran homelesness, reaching ‘functional zero,’ advocates say
January 9, 2016
Following an eight-year stint with the U.S. Air Force in Southeast Asia in the 1970s, John Watts was a computer technician for the federal government for 16 years.
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CU Insight
Connex Credit Union helps shelter families move into new homes with holiday fundraiser “Home for the Holidays”
January 4, 2016
Connex Credit Union recently partnered with Columbus House for its “Home for the Holidays” drive, a campaign that helped shelter families move into new homes by collecting basic necessities for daily life, as well as toys for the children.
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New Haven Register
Formerly homeless man finally home for Christmas, in Hamden
December 24, 2015
Joseph White has more Bibles and spiritual books in his apartment than he has furniture.
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North Haven News
Quinnipiac University students give back to the community by volunteering at New Haven homeless shelter
December 8, 2015
Twelve Quinnipiac University students gave back to the community by spending three days of their Thanksgiving break volunteering at Columbus House in New Haven.
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Watson, Inc.
Watson celebrates Veterans Day by remembering 14 veterans at Harkness House
December 8, 2015
Watson Inc. prepared for Veterans Day this year by signing 14 greeting cards. The cards had a patriotic theme and “Thank you for your service” printed on the front.
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New Haven Register
Columbus House joins with Tavern New Haven and SHiFT Cycling for a New Haven fundraiser
November 17, 2015
Columbus House, Tavern New Haven and SHiFT Cycling, will hold a “unique, collaborative” fundraising event from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20 at Tavern New Haven. 124 Temple St., according to a release.
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New Haven Independent
Winter Overflow Shelter Cleared To Open Monday
November 11, 2015
The city got the nod to contract with a homeless agency to put a 75-bed overflow winter shelter in a former social club on Cedar Street—which may open as early as Monday afternoon.
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New Haven Register
Milford photo exhibit of bearded gents brings help for the homeless
October 26, 2015
Adam Zoeller said his sister-in-law loves to hate his beard, so when she heard there was going to be a fundraising photo exhibit of men with beards, she told him about it, figuring if he won’t get rid of the beard, he could at least do something good with it.
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New Haven Register
Showdown coming over rental payments available to tenants from New Haven’s Church Street South
October 10, 2015
There is a showdown coming on the amount of rental payments that will be available to tenants from the Church Street South housing complex as they head into the private market, forced out because of the deteriorated condition of their apartments.
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The Day
Connecticut receives federal grants to combat veteran homelessness
September 16, 2015
Connecticut is receiving five federal grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Supportive Services for Veteran Families program to support outreach, case management and other work to prevent veteran homelessness in the state and to rapidly re-house those who become homeless.
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