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2026 Volunteer Appreciation

National Volunteer Week Celebration

Date: April 22, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Location
19th Century Club
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Have a Heart Gala 2026
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28th Annual Have a Heart Gala Highlights!

Posted March 17, 2026Agency News
Last Friday, Housing Forward hosted the 28th Annual Have a Heart Gala at Bridgeport Art Center's Skyline Loft. This year’s theme was Community in Action, an idea that was exemplified by the evening’s...
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Solving Homelessness

Under Trump, HUD hardens the policies behind a program meant to shelter the city’s homeless population

Posted February 13, 2026Solving Homelessness
We're grateful for a temporary reprieve with the passing of the federal budget that funds HUD CoC projects for 2026. Upheaval may strike again when HUD releases the 2026 applications this summer. It's...
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warming center open
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Emergency Warming Center Activated January 21 - January 26

Posted January 22, 2026Agency News
With below-zero wind chills forecast for the next several days, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be operating as a warming center starting at 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 21 until Sat., Jan. 24 at noon. The shelter is located at 611 Randolph St.
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