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- EIN 06-1126880
- (860) 721-7876
- 257 Lawrence St Hartford CT 06106-1430 USA
- www.cceh.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Homeless & Housing, Homeless Centers, Housing & Shelter, Human Services
Mission: The connecticut coalition to end homelessness, in partnership with members and communities throughout the state, creates change through leadership, advocacy, and building the capacity of members and the field to respond to environmental challenges. Our collective mission is to prevent and end homelessness in connecticut.
Programs: Data and analysis: cceh is the recognized source for current, comprehensive research and analysis on homelessness in connecticut. We manage the statewide homeless management information system (hmis), and we lead the annual point-in-time count, a one-night snapshot of homelessness.
direct coordinated access network (can) / client support: cceh offers emergency assistance through direct service providers across the state to individuals and families in housing crisis so they can avoid homelessness. Cceh also provides direct assistance for emergency childcare for homeless families. Finally, cceh also administers funding from the department of housing for can staffing and expenses related to cold weather sheltering.
training and technical assistance: cceh supports service providers with education, training and networking opportunities. We provide best practice guidance and help providers implement the most effective approaches to use scarce resources to end homelessness. Cceh also provides grassroots organizing and technical assistance to coordinated access networks. We help providers and community stakeholders work together - more effectively and efficiently - to end homelessness through embracing best practices and working as a team.
advocacy and education: cceh provides a voice for homeless service providers in hartford, across connecticut and in washington, working to educate the public and policy makers regarding the problem, the solutions, and the resources needed to end homelessness.