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Newly passed federal law will help homeless veterans
January 2, 2025
The Senate and House have passed a bipartisan bill that will expand healthcare benefits and services for veterans and their families.
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news12 Connecticut
Helping heroes: New law could be big boost for Connecticut veterans
January 2, 2025
The Sen. Elizabeth Dole Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Act will mean more money to keep vets off the streets, mental health services, job training and transitional housing. The legislation passed Congress just weeks before Thursday’s deadline.
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NEWS 8 WTNH
Blumenthal: Bill that would improve health care, benefits for veterans closer to becoming law
January 2, 2025
A measure aimed at improving health care and benefits for veterans is one step closer to becoming law.
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NBC Connecticut
Veteran housing programs hope federal funding increase will improve services
January 2, 2025
“I ended up homeless unexpectedly and they’ve been a great help,” said Terrence Waite, standing outside Harkness House in New Haven.
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New Haven Independent
Fed Bill Boosts $ For Homeless Vets
January 2, 2025
Army Reserve veteran David Germaine took a break from applying for jobs Thursday morning to stand alongside the top Democrat on the Senate Veteran Affairs Committee — at a Hill press conference celebrating a bipartisan funding boost designed to help keep a roof over the heads of homeless vets like Germaine.
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Home State by Ginny Monk | CT Mirrior
The future of homelessness services
December 10, 2024
Last week, homelessness service providers and advocates gathered in New Haven for the Columbus House breakfast to talk about some of their work this year and what they’re expecting in the upcoming year.
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NBC Connecticut
Volunteers package 500 Thanksgiving meals for those in need in Connecticut
November 23, 2024
In Farmington, dozens of volunteers put together 500 Thanksgiving dinners for people who need a little extra support this time of year.
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Yale School of Public Health
Army veteran chose YSPH for collaborative environment and opportunities
November 13, 2024
In my first week at YSPH, as part of orientation, I went to visit Columbus House with Dr. Danya Keene and several other students.
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New Haven Register
New Haven area's unhoused population more than doubled this year, officials say
November 9, 2024
As the cold winds of winter approach, the city and surrounding area have made some progress in efforts to provide for people facing homelessness, but adding 75 shelter beds has been far outstripped by an increase in the number of unhoused individuals, officials and providers say.
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Fox 61
Connecticut girl uses birthdays to help others | Morning Bright Spot
November 1, 2024
A girl from Portland, Connecticut, is using her birthday to help others…
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