Stamford's Pacific House Receives State Funding For Homelessness Support Services

STAMFORD, CT — The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) this week announced $8 million in funding for homelessness prevention and support services, and included is funds for Pacific House in Stamford.

DOH is awarding $4.5 million in state funding to five agencies to support cold weather emergency shelters for the 2025–2026 winter season.

Last winter, DOH’s cold weather shelter funding provided life-saving accommodation to nearly 5,000 individuals.

Additionally, DOH will provide $3.5 million to eleven nonprofits in order to staff the 14 HUBs across Connecticut.

A HUB is a physical space where individuals and families experiencing housing instability can interact with case managers and access services to help create a path towards housing stability.

The awarded agencies will coordinate with local providers, municipalities, and DOH's Coordinated Access Networks (CANs) to provide access to services, efficient referrals, and safe shelter environments.

Pacific House, which offers emergency shelter and deeply affordable housing for the homeless, will receive $127,500 in state funding for homelessness support services.

"Access to a warm, safe place to sleep is a critical necessity, especially during Connecticut’s harsh winter months. The cold-weather funding will ensure that any individual or family experiencing homelessness can find the refuge they need," said Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno in an announcement. "We’re also continuing to work with our service providers and other partners to reimagine the shelter experience and provide the wrap around services for our residents."