Housing & Hunger Issues
Coordinators:
Mark Purser
Habitat for Humanity
International
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Habitat for Humanity International brings families and
communities in need together with volunteers and resources to
build decent affordable housing. It is a not-for-profit,
non-denominational Christian organization dedicated to the goal of
eliminating poverty housing. Habitat for Humanity welcomes
volunteers from all faiths who are committed to this goal.
Check out the newest issue of
Habitat
for Humanity International's Frameworks online
Before you can view Frameworks, you must be a
registered user of PartnerNet, Habitat's online resource for
affiliates and campus chapters. Register for PartnerNet at
http://partnernet.habitat.org
www.habitat.org
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The Eddy Center is a homeless shelter providing transitional
living situations for up to 30 days. It is designed to enable the
temporary residents to seek employment and further their
education.
Web Site: http://www.theconnectioninc.org/
Contact: Joe Trotta @ (860) 343-5520.
1 Labella Circle
Middletown, CT 06457.
Nehemiah Housing Corporation
- Nehemiah Housing Corporation develops and operates housing for
families and individuals who are unable to find quality affordable
housing. Nehemiah provides management and support services to
ensure that households develop the self-sufficiency skills
necessary to attain and maintain permanent housing and family well
being. Volunteers may offer support for shelter services network,
or assist with cleaning and rehab.
Contact: Michael Taylor @ (860) 347-7362.
33 Ferry Street
Middletown, CT 06457.
The Shepherd Home
- The Shepherd Home provides eighteen months of transitional
housing with support services in a drug free environment. The
program is designed for single adults who are currently homeless
and have been served by an emergency shelter within the past six
months. Residents at Shepherd Home work on a plan of action
designed to promote goal achievement and ultimately a move into
independent living.
Contact: Peter Philipp @ (860) 344-0766
P.O. Box 1179
112 Bow Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
St. Vincent DePaul Place
- St. Vincent DePaul Place is a soup kitchen and social service
agency serving the Middletown community. It provides 250-300 meals
per day and also serves as a food pantry. Currently the
organization is engaged in social service management for the
recently renovated Liberty Commons low income housing project.
People with an interest in social work, counseling, and civic
relations are encouraged to volunteer.
Contact: Peter Harding @ (860) 344-0097 ext. 11
P.O. Box 398
615 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
YMCA Youth Shelter
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The YMCA Youth Shelter provides a wide range of emergency
shelter services to homeless adolescents experiencing behavioral
problems. Volunteers are needed to help in the on-site classroom.
Contact:
Dotti Gallitto @ (860)343-6225
99 Union Street
Middletown, CT 06457.
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