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Windham Region No Freeze Project

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Giving Shelter, Changing Lives

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Our Mission

The Windham Region No Freeze Project is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to the short and long-term survival of adults experiencing homelessness in our community. We reconnect people to stable housing, divert those at-risk from ever entering shelter, provide safe, temporary shelter when needed, and re-establish connections to the community and to human services. We collaborate on state and local initiatives that strive to end homelessness in Connecticut.

Who We Help

“I think this organization is really a model for the whole state.”
- U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal
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Our Organization Provides

  • Intakes and assessments that link people to housing.
  • Safe, temporary emergency shelter.
  • Connections to area human services and the community.
  • Access to clean water, hygiene services, information, and hope.
  • Positive, helpful, caring and knowledgeable people.

How We Help

Last year

We accomplished the following life-saving services.

Shelter

No Freeze Shelter

We provided
emergency shelter
for 122 adults.*

Diversion

Diversion

Our diversion funding
allowed 87 people
to access housing.

Housing

Housing

Agency collaboration located
available residential units and
developed creative housing solutions.

Connections

Connections

We completed intakes
and assessments for 304 people,
linking them to critical services.

Employment

Employment

We provided job experience for
10 difficult-to-hire people
(some formerly homeless).

Hospitality

Hospitality

Visits to our
healthy living program
exceeded 200 per month.

*Pandemic associated social distancing requirements limited the number of beds available in shelter.

The Faces of Homelessness

Hundreds of people in our region face the prospect of homelessness every day. Every homeless person has a unique story. Many lose housing due to a financial crisis caused by a job loss, health emergency, or the end of a relationship. Some struggle with physical disabilities, mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Watch this video to meet some of the faces of homelessness.

Learn More About Homelessness

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Much of our fundraising comes from events.
You can help us by planning, volunteering or attending.
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Over the years, the No Freeze has provided temporary shelter to more than 2,600 men and women in the greater Windham area. Your financial support will help us continue to do this important work in our community. Please donate today.

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