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The New Haven Independent
New Vlock House Rocks, With Neighbors’ Help
September 24, 2019
The design of this year’s “Vlock” house draws on the classic New Haven three-decker, found from East Rock to Kimberly Square. It draws as well on a vision of how to house people who know the insecurity of sleeping in tents or under bridges and therefore want security.
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Daily Nutmeg
Work Study
September 19, 2019
New Haven is known for its eclectic mix of downtown architecture, from Colonial and Federal homes to Gothic churches, Modernist experiments and 21st-century “smart buildings.”
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Record Journal
CEO’s hike on Appalachian Trail raises money for Wallingford homeless shelter
July 31, 2019
Hiking in 90-degree heat and occasional pouring rain through 185 miles of Appalachian Trail terrain, a local CEO has helped to raise about $35,000 for a local homeless shelter.
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The Middletown Press
Columbus House buys 5 Middletown sites to ensure they remain affordable housing
July 31, 2019
The New Haven-based agency with a mission to provide shelter and dwellings for vulnerable populations recently purchased five multi-family homes from the Nehemiah Housing Corp. for continued use as housing for low-income residents.
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U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Award of $48.1 Million In Grants for Workforce Reintegration of Homeless Veterans
June 28, 2019
We are thrilled to announce a $259,037 Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) grant award from the U.S. Department of Labor. Columbus House is proud to expand our already robust continuum of programs for Veterans by adding intensive workforce reintegration services. HVRP is a necessary resource that will help us sustain an end to Veteran homelessness in Connecticut.
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Columbus House
Farewell to a Dear Friend
June 18, 2019
It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of a dear friend. To say that Harry Huben was just a volunteer is like saying the Grand Canyon is just a canyon.
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New Haven Register
Homeless advocate Alison Cunningham leaving Columbus House for Yale Divinity
June 11, 2019
Alison Cunningham is leaving the building. The leader most associated in the state with helping the homeless, and working to see their numbers drop, will take up a leadership role at the Yale Divinity School in the fall, where she will help guide students there interested in the kind of nonprofit work that continues to fill her life.
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Columbus House
Alison Cunningham, CEO, Announces Departure
May 31, 2019
After 21 years of devoted service to Columbus House, Alison Cunningham, CEO, is leaving. Read a message from Jim Barra, Board Chair.
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The Middletown Press
Middletown opens 32-room permanent housing facility for homeless vets
May 21, 2019
The stately, 30,000-square-foot masonry colonial revival Shepherd Home on the campus of Connecticut Valley Hospital enjoyed its grand opening Tuesday, under brilliant blue skies.
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