Connecticut Ends Chronic Veteran Homelessness
First state to accomplish federally set goal
August 2015
August 2015 E-Blast Out Now!
Are you on our email list? If not, you should be. We just sent out our monthly e-blast, featuring our dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and hard-working staff. Most importantly, it tells the story of Bob, a long-time resident who has officially been placed in his own apartment. For the first time in his life, he …
AmazonSmiles Helps You Help Us!
Buying new school supplies off Amazon? Consider using AmazonSmiles and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to The Open Door Shelter–at no additional cost to you. Every contribution helps us continue striving towards our goal of ending homelessness!
Poverty in America, Recent Study
42% of Americans will live in extreme poverty during their life, according to a recent study by Washington University in St. Louis. Many people are only one paycheck away from living on the streets. Consider donating to the Open Door Shelter as we help the 42% of Americans get back on their feet and rise …
Health on Wheels–Community Partner Blog Post
Read about our community partnership with the Norwalk Community Health Center and their bus, the Health on Wheels Bus.
Criminal Prosecutions for Homelessness is Unconstitutional
In a landmark piece of legislation, the Federal Government deemed that because sleep is a life-sustaining activity then individuals without homes should not be criminally charged for sleeping in public. This is life-changing news for many individuals across the country. Too many individuals at The Open Door Shelter have dealt with such circumstances, only making …
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