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New Haven Register
New Haven homeless advocate wants more churches to step up as warming centers
February 2, 2015
An advocate for the homeless is asking that more houses of worship extend their spiritual glow when temperatures plunge to bone-chilling depths.
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The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Collaborating to End Homelessness
January 30, 2015
Job loss, illness, a death in the family - various immediate circumstances can cause a person to become homeless. But the underlying cause most often comes down to money. The individual or family cannot afford housing.
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City awarded housing funding for homeless
January 27, 2015
Three New Haven homeless assistance organizations plan to use funding awarded by the state last week to continue providing housing subsidies and supportive services for the homeless.
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New Haven Independent
112 Seek 12 Second-Chance Market Jobs
January 14, 2015
The face of New Haven’s unemployed emerged inside Elm City Market, where over 100 job-seekers lined up for a second shot at a stable life.
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New Haven Register
Greater New Haven’s ‘Challenge to End Homelessness’ looks ahead
December 18, 2014
The coalition that crushed the 100-Day Challenge to End Homelessness in Greater New Haven has set an even bigger goal.
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New Haven pushing to end homelessness
December 18, 2014
New Haven officials are coming to the end of their 100 day challenge to end homelessness, just in time for the holiday season.
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It’s A Wrap
December 18, 2014
How’s this for a Christmas present: 117 New Haveners will be home—not homeless—for the holidays.
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New Haven Independent
A Hill Refuge, Reborn
December 12, 2014
For Nelson McLaughlin, homelessness meant sleeping on a bench, seeing someone from your past life walk by and hoping the person doesn’t see you.
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Krygier '60 honored by Columbus House
December 12, 2014
On December 4, the Columbus House honored Ed Krygier ’60 and the Fairfield Prep Alumni Service Group with the John S. Martinez Community Service Award. This award commemorates the late State Representative, a former Columbus House employee and board member, who dedicated his life to serving others.
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Harp looks to increase homeless program oversight
December 3, 2014
Mayor Toni Harp has proposed creating a new administrative position to oversee the city’s homelessness prevention programs, a move that would streamline relations with local homeless service providers.
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