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Housing and Homelessness
Housing issues affect everyone in Connecticut, from those who are searching for a safe place to live, to those who may find it increasingly difficult to afford a place they already call home.WNPR is covering Connecticut's housing and homelessness issues in a series that examines how residents are handling the challenges they face. We look at the trends that matter most right now, and tell stories that help bring the issues to light.

New Britain Seeks Emergency Shelter This Winter

Connecticut Public Radio | By The Associated Press
Published October 9, 2014 at 8:41 AM EDT
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New Britain's mayor is looking for space to serve as an emergency homeless shelter this winter. 

The Herald of New Britain reports that Mayor Erin Stewart is asking that a local property owner step forward and donate a building. 

Stewart said the city has volunteers, cots, and other equipment, but no space.

Last winter, two landlords donated space that housed between 27 and 32 homeless people each night. The space has since been rented.

Stewart has met with representatives of social services agencies and religious groups to consider ideas. The cost to staff the overflow shelter was $36,000, and $2,000 was donated for utilities.

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Stewart posted to Instagram: "Donated $1500 in tips from my guest waitressing event last weekend to NB's homeless plan!"

The city needs a heated space from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am to accommodate about 30 people from early December through the end of March.
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