Our Impact
Triumph, Perseverance, and Hope
We love to share all of our stories! From staff and volunteers to those overcoming the obstacles of homelessness, all share a unique perspective of success and hope. Please note that some names and other identifying information may have been changed in order to best respect and protect an individual's privacy and confidentiality.
2,475
Neighbors Served Annually
1,218
Clients Served by Housing Programs Last Year
444
People Placed in Housing Annually
Journeys of Change
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Falisha's Story
"I was blessed with pretty cool kids." Learn more -
Patti & Angel's Story
"Never in our wildest dreams did we think of the domino effect that COVID would have." Learn more -
Sophie's Story
"I feel safer." Learn more -
Isaac's Story
"Homeless people are just so misunderstood." Learn more -
Cody's Story
"Columbus House fixed it and saved my life." Learn more -
Bonzina's Story
"This place here, is like heaven to me." Learn more -
Mark's Story
"Nowhere to go. Nobody to talk to." Learn more -
Wallace's Story
"People don’t realize that it doesn’t take much to go through a little sour stuff." Learn more -
Hershel's Story
"Welcome Home Hershel" Learn more -
Debra's Story
"I thought I had more time with her." Learn more -
James' Story
"Harkness House is just like being at home." Learn more -
John's Story
"Homelessness is a condition. It has nothing to do with me as a person." Learn more -
Gwen's Story
"I didn’t think I had the will to survive." Learn more -
Maurice's Story
"I love helping other people…because I’ve lived it. I know everything they’re going through." Learn more -
Rena's Story
"I kept hearing this voice saying, "Why not you? Who are you?" Learn more -
Angie's Story
"I'm a people person." Learn more -
Adriana's Story
"I thank God for leading me to Columbus House...it saved my life." Learn more -
Stephanie's Story
"Everybody has a unique story to tell." Learn more -
Stories from Our Family Shelter
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Dawn's Story
"Don’t go down that road." Learn more -
Margaret's Legacy
"Remembering a friend" Learn more -
Volunteer Story: Pauline
"I discovered that Columbus House is really a pillar for solutions to homelessness in Connecticut." Learn more -
Angel's Story
"Every day I am thankful." Learn more -
Toni's Story
"I am a success in my life today." Learn more -
Joe's Story
"I have less stress. I smile more." Learn more -
Adam's Story
"Homelessness can happen to any of us." Learn more -
Shelly's Story
"My bequest gift to Columbus House honors my father by helping to end homelessness in Connecticut." Learn more -
Gavin's Story
"While working as a coach and my mother's home care aide, I became homeless. My depression was so deep I stopped talking." Learn more -
Louis' Story
"We're not doing something so that people will be grateful. We're doing something because we belong to one another and care for one another." Learn more
Help Add to Our Success Stories
By making a contribution to Columbus House, you are helping to solve homelessness in our communities. Consider donating to Columbus House so we can continue to find the way home for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.