
The New London Homeless Hospitality Center is a not-for-profit (501 (c) 3) coalition
of citizens, faith communities and service organizations working to become a
regional resource for our homeless guests: A place they can feel safe and
welcome … which treats guests with dignity … which respects each person's right to
self-determination … which provides a doorway through which our guests can find
the support they need to move into permanent housing.
At night we provide a shelter for single adults. Our goal is to provide a place
of rest and safety. While the sleeping arrangements are simple — a cot, sheets
and a blanket — we strive to provide a setting that is welcoming and dignified.
During the day we offer a drop-in center where our homeless guests can find
sanctuary and practical assistance as they work toward permanent housing. Guests
can use the drop-in center to receive mail, use the Internet, get access to
showers, pick up a voucher to do laundry and meet with people who can help them
plan for their future. The overnight shelter and drop-in center work together to
build relationships with guests. From this foundation we can assist guests as
they work to transition to permanent housing. We help our guests move toward
permanent housing primarily by linking them with existing mental health,
employment, health, social service, public benefit and housing services.