As cold weather threatens, CT pledges $8 million for homelessness

With Homelessness Rising, CT Earmarks $8M To Help People Stay Warm

“No one in Connecticut should have to sleep outside in freezing temperatures,” said Deputy Housing Commissioner Julian Pierce. “And under this administration, homelessness cannot and will not be a death sentence.”

As cold weather threatens, CT pledges $8 million for homelessness

On Thursday, a brisk morning with lows in the 40s, state officials announced an infusion of funds for cold weather emergency shelters and support services to keep unhoused residents safe through the winter. The funds include $4.5 million for five agencies that provide cold weather shelters and $3.5 million to 11 nonprofits to staff drop-in centers across the state. The funds fall short of a $9 million goal that had been put forward, but advocate…

At Journey Home in West Hartford, State Announces $8 Million Grant to Prevent Homelessness - We-Ha

The funding announced Thursday will support emergency shelter accommodations for the winter and staffing for HUBs where those facing housing instability can obtain services. By Ronni Newton The weather on Thursday morning was starkly colder than the recent 80-degree days, and the sudden chill – a reminder that winter is just around the corner – [...] The post At Journey Home in West Hartford, State Announces $8 Million Grant to Prevent Homelessn…