So I took a class to a homeless shelter on Thursday

It’s a public relations writing class (I know) at University of New Haven, and as a class project, we are writing an end-of-the-year appeal letter for Columbus House in New Haven. I love Columbus House. They’re a leader in preventing and ending homelessness, and an early adapter of best practices. They were a leader in …

A closet at a homeless shelter

Earlier this week, I took a tour of  Columbus House, a New Haven, Conn., non-profit that works to move people from the streets into permanent housing. Part of their programs include a traditional emergency shelter, where you get a bed if you get a bed. That part is always full, just like the other shelters …