Housing & Hunger Issues

Coordinator: Julie Huang

Middlesex Habitat for Humanity of Connecticut

The Middlesex Habitat for Humanity of Connecticut, Inc. affiliate was started in 1996 by a group of people eager to tackle the housing needs of their communities. The students of Wesleyan University were already committed to Habitat for Humanity International. Their campus chapter, WeShelter, was instrumental in the creation of the local affiliate and works closely with us on each new building project. Middlesex Habitat for Humanity 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. They consider those with the greatest need first and ask that families provide a "sweat equity" of 200-400 hours. Habitat for Humanity welcomes volunteers from all faiths, abilities, races, ethnicity and sexual orientation who are committed to this goal. 

Eddy Center

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

St. Vincent DePaul Place

St. Vincent DePaul Place was founded in 1980 to meet the needs of the poor and homeless in Greater Middletown.  Our mission is to provide food, clothing, shelter and basic human services to poor and homeless individuals regardless of race, creed, natural origin, criminal history or recidivism.  St. Vincent DePaul Place provides food to individuals and families through our community soup kitchen and we offer emergency assistance and outreach services to connect people to basic services that help address health needs, mental illness, addictions, housing and unemployment through our outreach program.  Amazing Grace is the collaborative community food pantry spearheaded by St. Vincent DePaul Place. Our supported housing programs serves 40 individuals with disabilities at Liberty Commons; and 15 who've been chronically homeless through the Next Steps program. People with an interest in social work, counseling, and civic relations are encouraged to volunteer.

Contact: Ronald Krom @ (860) 344-0097 ext. 11
P.O. Box 398
615 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457