Stories

Caroline's Story

"I am here to tell you, the work we do is crucial."

Falisha's Story

"I was blessed with pretty cool kids."

Patti & Angel

"Never in our wildest dreams did we think of the domino effect that COVID would have."

Sophie's Story

"I feel safer."

Isaac's Story

"Homeless people are just so misunderstood."

Cody's Story

"Columbus House fixed it and saved my life."

Bonzina's Story

"This place here, is like heaven to me."

Mark’s Story

"Nowhere to go. Nobody to talk to."

Wallace's Story

"People don’t realize that it doesn’t take much to go through a little sour stuff."

Hershel's Story

"Welcome Home Hershel"

Debra's Story

"I thought I had more time with her."

James' Story

"Harkness House is just like being at home."

John's Story

"Homelessness is a condition. It has nothing to do with me as a person."

Gwen’s Story

"I didn’t think I had the will to survive."

Maurice's Story

"I love helping other people…because I’ve lived it. I know everything they’re going through."

Rena's Story

"I kept hearing this voice saying, "Why not you? Who are you?""

Angie's Story

"I'm a people person."

Adriana’s Story

"I thank God for leading me to Columbus House...it saved my life."

Stephanie's Story

"Everybody has a unique story to tell."

Gladys’ Story

"They told me: you can do it. I know you can."

Stories from Our Family Shelter

Dawn’s Story

"Don’t go down that road."

Margaret's Legacy

"Remembering a friend"

Volunteer Story: Pauline

"I discovered that Columbus House is really a pillar for solutions to homelessness in Connecticut."

Angel’s Story

"Every day I am thankful."

Toni's Story

"I am a success in my life today."

Joe's Story

"I have less stress. I smile more."

Adam’s Story

"Homelessness can happen to any of us."