The Connecticut Housing Advisory Committee in early December announced that Milford’s Beth-El Center was awarded $10,000 to support their mission to serve in-need residents of the greater New Haven area.
The announcement was part of a group of funding allocations for several nonprofits that provide shelter and housing resources for refugees, the homeless, victims of domestic violence, and more.
Applications for this funding were submitted to the Housing Advisory Panel who collaborates with the Housing Finance Authority to finalize a grand list of qualified nonprofits. Funding for the program is then issued through the Interest on Real Estate Brokers Trust Account program, which has been known to support middle- and working-class homebuyers throughout Connecticut.
“I am excited to see this funding support Milford’s own Beth-El Center,” said state Rep. Kathy Kennedy, who represents parts of Milford. “Beth-El sets a tremendous example not only as a nonprofit, but as a community resource for so many of our residents and families. Whether it’s providing shelter, meals, warmth or childcare, I am so grateful to the Beth-El Center for representing our district as a true haven of hope for many.”
The Beth-El Center offers services including a shelter program, family program, homelessness outreach, supportive housing, no-freeze shelter, and a soup kitchen.