Journey Home recently received two grants totaling $41,000 to support the Greater Hartford Coordinated Access Network (GH CAN) with housing people experiencing homelessness during the winter. Although overall homelessness continues to decrease in the Capitol region,...

We have very exciting news to share! The Central Connecticut Coordinated Access Network has permanently housed every known chronically homeless individual and family known to the system in New Britain, Berlin, Bristol, Plainville, and Southington. "This is another...

Did you ever consider what makes a house a home? It’s the little things. That’s what I learned the weekend of June 22nd on my first-ever home makeover.  When I walked in, the apartment was nearly empty. It seemed like the only piece of real furniture in the space was...

Do you prefer your house messy or clean? When everything in your cabinets is stacked neatly, or when all the Tupperware comes tumbling down? When your laundry is sorted, or when everything comes out pink because of that one red shirt? Life can be messy, but it doesn’t...

We are thrilled for our friends and partners over at ImmaCare as their shelter renovation project has begun.  For more than ten years, they have been working on their vision of what the new facility would look like as they have adapted to the needs of Hartford and...

Who know what homeless youth need better than youth and young adults who have experienced homelessness?  In May and June, Journey Home hired five youth with lived experience of homelessness as consultants to serve on Journey Home’s Youth Advisory Board, a new group...

Many years ago I had a back injury which while not serious it was a wakeup call that I needed to start taking better care of myself.   After physical therapy and a disciplined workout routine I recovered and was better than ever. I wanted to take advantage of this...

Michael Fishman Michael Fishman has spent most of his life in West Hartford. Over the past 35 years, Michael has worked as a computer programmer and analyst for several companies, including: The Hartford, Travelers, Citigroup, First Interstate Bank, Pension...

On Friday, February 8th, the CityPlace Atrium was once again transformed for our 4th Annual Home Is Where the Heart Is Gala. This year, the theme was DISCO, so guests were welcomed with strobe lights, fantastic 70s music, and tons of sequins. With help from our...

Back in November of 2018, Journey Home staff member, Lisa Quach, applied to be a member of the Collaborative for Race Equity created by The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH). The goal of this group is to build a co-designed framework that will address racial...