Causes: Homeless & Housing, Homeless Shelters
Mission: Holy Family Home And Shelter was founded in 1989 by Sisters of Charity, Our Lady Mother of the Church to temporarily house homeless families, at no cost to them, regardless of race, religious preference, or family status.
Results: For 25 years Holy Family Home and Shelter, Inc. has been ending homelessness in Connecticut one family at a time. Many families have gone to college, gotten married, bought homes, children have done well in school. Some of our children have received awards at school and have made the honor roll. Through the education program children have received tickets to Jorgensen at UCONN for performances. Some of the children's artwork has been displayed in several venues.
Target demographics: Homeless families--female head of household
Direct beneficiaries per year: 125 families with 220 children. We served 16,448 meals.
Geographic areas served: Willimantic, CT
Programs: On-site tutoring for school age children, activities for toddlers, case management for moms, workshops in parenting, health, budgeting, education opportunities, etc. Three meals a day--emphasis on nutrition, snacks. Holiday assistance, on-site laundry,
Mission: Holy Family Home And Shelter was founded in 1989 by Sisters of Charity, Our Lady Mother of the Church to temporarily house homeless families, at no cost to them, regardless of race, religious preference, or family status.
Results: For 25 years Holy Family Home and Shelter, Inc. has been ending homelessness in Connecticut one family at a time. Many families have gone to college, gotten married, bought homes, children have done well in school. Some of our children have received awards at school and have made the honor roll. Through the education program children have received tickets to Jorgensen at UCONN for performances. Some of the children's artwork has been displayed in several venues.
Target demographics: Homeless families--female head of household
Direct beneficiaries per year: 125 families with 220 children. We served 16,448 meals.
Geographic areas served: Willimantic, CT
Programs: On-site tutoring for school age children, activities for toddlers, case management for moms, workshops in parenting, health, budgeting, education opportunities, etc. Three meals a day--emphasis on nutrition, snacks. Holiday assistance, on-site laundry,
P.O. Box 844 88 Jackson St., Willimantic, CT 06226
860-423-7719
Homeless & Housing
Willimantic
