Beth-El Center homeless shelter and soup kitchen in Milford, a provider of emergency housing and food, recently received a $6,110 donation from the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal through its Vicariate Outreach Program.
The annual appeal supports assistance organizations throughout Hartford, New Haven and Litchfield Counties. The funding for Beth-El will be used to support the emergency homeless shelter’s operation, food programs and support services for men, women, veterans and families in the Milford area who are experiencing homelessness. Additionally, it will support the center’s outreach and diversion efforts to prevent hunger and homelessness.
“Beth-El Center is very appreciative to receive funding from the Archdiocese of Hartford,” said Jennifer Paradis, the center’s executive director. “We’re grateful for their support, which allows us to continue to respond to the increased demand for the basic needs of food and stable housing. As a result of the pandemic, our neighbors continue to experience hardships and this funding helps us respond to those who are reaching out for critical assistance.”
Over the past 19 months of the pandemic, the center has served nearly 55,000 meals in its soup kitchen, sheltered nearly 500 individuals, families and veterans and moved nearly 400 people to permanent housing.
For more information about Beth-El Center and its services, visit bethelmilford.org or call 203-876-0747.