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October 2015
State Legislators Talk SoNo Life Center
Open Door Shelter enjoyed a visit from Housing Commissioner Evonne Klein, Senator Bob Duff, State Representative Chris Perone and Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling to discuss the development of 2 Merritt Place. The currently empty factory will be transformed into housing units, a medical center and job training center. The transformation of the building is part …
Transforming South Norwalk
Over the past 18 months, The Open Door Shelter has been committed to transforming the shelter’s work. This progress has included increased use of best practices, staff training, development of community partnerships, cleaning the inside and outside of our buildings, and working with law enforcement and our neighbors to build a better neighborhood. Our next …
Unveiling 103’ Transformative Mural
OPEN DOOR SHELTER TO UNVEIL 103’ MURAL ON OCTOBER 20, 2015 Norwalk, Connecticut, September 21, 2015–Respected artist and muralist, John McLane III, has designed a vast mural to cover the entire façade of Open Door Shelter at 4 Merritt Street in South Norwalk, Connecticut. The mural’s unveiling on Tuesday, October 20th will coincide with a …
Not Chopped Yet!
The October e-blast focuses on the donations and efforts it takes to serve 130,790 hot meals and 249,149 bagged grocery meals every year. Moreover, it celebrates that our Kitchen Manager and head chef, Victor Squire, was invited to compete on the Food Network show, “Chopped”. The show will premiere sometime this season, but check out …
Near & Far Grant $20,000
Homeless to Housing Program Changes Lives Near & Far Grant $20,000 to Open Door Shelter in Fight to End Homelessness Near & Far Aid recently notified Open Door Shelter of their continued support through a $20,000 grant to help fund Open Door Shelter programs in an effort to end homelessness. This agency partnership will provide …
