Covenant's Shelter's mission is to: provide without profit emergency shelter to those in need and without resources, financial or otherwise, to provide for themselves; provide emergency food and lodging on an interim basis, to indigent travelers and other needy persons; and to provide for the spiritual welfare, nourishment and shelter needs of the poor, distressed and the underprivileged on an interim basis.

Description:
Covenant Shelter provides temporary shelter, meals, case management and other support services to homeless individuals and single-parent families.

History:
Covenant Shelter was established in 1983 by St. James Episcopal Church and St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church to meet the needs of the area's homeless. With funds from the City of New London and local foundations, a building belonging to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church was converted into a facility to temporarily house single individuals and single-parent families. Originally established with only 17 beds Covenant Shelter has gradually expanded to its present capacity of 35 beds. Additionally, Covenant Shelter has increased the number and level of support services provided to clients. Covenant Shelter offers three meals daily, case management. educational workshops/classes for the adults and recreational/educational programs for the children. With the goal of assisting homeless individuals to reestablish themselves in the community, Covenant Shelter networks with area housing projects, landlords, agencies and businesses to help clients secure housing, education, treatment (medical, psychological/substance abuse ) and employment.

Contact people:

Stephen Santangelo, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Nora Curioso, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email)

Address:

42 Jay Street New London, CT 06320 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: N/a   Nearest Bus Stop: Train Station, New London, 15 minute walk