Blog Posts

A Personal Reflection by Melville Trust President Susan Thomas

Where is the moral outrage about the existence of homelessness in the wealthiest democracy in the world?

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Housing is Healthcare and Connecticut Needs More of It

This spring we came to understand what advocates have been saying for years—housing is healthcare.

Announcements

Sharing News of Our Decision to Close Firebox

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of our decision to close Firebox.

Blog Posts

Melville Trust’s Response to COVID-19

The Trust has always invested in addressing the underlying systems that cause homelessness, and in times of unprecedented challenge we believe it’s important for us to stay the course and remain focused.

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Reflections and Gratitude from Our Executive Director

People ask me what it feels like to be retiring soon, and I must admit, the feelings are bittersweet, a mixture of sadness that comes with change and real excitement for what is to come.

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Blog Posts

Secure Jobs Evaluation

Lessons learned from our investments.

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Questions for Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos is investing $2 billion to help families experiencing homelessness. But will it actually help in the long run?

Blog Posts

Four Strategies for Improving Homeless Service & Workforce Systems Collaboration

Caitlin Schnur from Heartland Alliance shares some concrete ways for the homeless service system and workforce system to work together to get people housed and employed.