Meet Frankie

Frankie is a big guy with a heart of gold and a story to tell. After almost 10 years of being unstably housed and homeless, Frankie finally found his way home. His home was an apartment on James Street in Hartford. The way Frankie tells it, the apartment was great,...

Hartford Debuts Municipal ID Cards

On Monday, May 22nd, the City of Hartford launched their new municipal ID card program. The program, which will offer photo IDs to residents of the City of Hartford, presents a great opportunity for many of our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Obtaining...

In Their Own Words

My Journey Home By Wanda Y. Gaines My journey home has not been the best. I am glad that I survived and passed every test. I worked hard, to get where I needed to be. I didn’t allow nothing to stand in my way or stop me. I had to grow up and prove that I was...

Exciting Housing Choice Voucher Program Updates

The Chronically Homeless Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Preference has been established through the City of Hartford and Imagineers for households who meet the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s definition of chronically homeless (homeless a year or...

3rd Annual Haircuts for Humanity

On Monday, May 8th, Journey Home hosted the 3rd Annual Haircuts for Humanity event at United Artists Salon on Park Road in West Hartford. On this day, 40 men, women and children who are experiencing homelessness were provided free haircuts, as well as a delicious...