Governor Announces Statewide Funding for Homeless Diversion Services
Governor Ned Lamont took to the podium during a news conference at Mercy Housing’s St. Elizabeth House to announce the release of $5 million from the state’s Federal Cuts Response Fund to be used statewide for homelessness diversion.
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My Sisters' Place Beneficiary of Urban Service Track/AHEC Scholars Initiative
Photo Credit: UST/AHEC Scholars Women’s Health Interest Group
Read CEO Kara Capone’s comments about the benefits of the healthy meal kits created by the Urban Service Track/AHEC Scholars Women’s Health Interest Group for the women and families of My Sisters’ Place.
2026 Legislative Session
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CEO Kara Capone Shares Insights in Op-Ed
Read CEO Kara Capone’s insights about the link between affordable housing, homelessness, and Connecticut’s nonprofit sector in this op-ed cowritten with David Rich, president and CEO of The Housing Collective.
CEO Kara Capone Speaks at News Conference with Governor Lamont Nov. 7
Capone joined state leaders and Governor Lamont to discuss the state’s upcoming Special Session, which includes a revised housing bill.
Read CEO Kara Capone’s comments from the news conference in the article from CT Public below.
My Sisters' Place Hosts Sen. Richard Blumenthal for Aug. 12 News Conference
Blumenthal announced the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act, a bill he is co-sponsoring, outside of My Sisters’ Place’s Beaumont Lofts.
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CEO Kara Capone Speaks at News Conference with Governor Lamont Aug. 4
Capone joined state and federal leaders, service providers, and Governor Lamont to discuss the impacts of a recent Executive Order on Connecticut’s homeless population.
Read CEO Kara Capone’s comments from the news conference in the article from CT Public below.
Watch NBC Connecticut’s coverage of the news conference and read CEO Kara Capone’s comments below.
CEO Kara Capone Touts Importance of Rapid Rehousing For Those Experiencing Homelessness and Addiction
Her comments to the CT Mirror follow the announcement of a $58.6 million dollar allocation from the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee.
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February 11, 2024: CEO Kara Capone discusses the challenges of finding affordable housing in CT and more.
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