Rising Homeless Population & New Bus Route

March 18, 2024


The homeless population continues to rise in our state, and we must find new ways to help people find housing. Scroll down to learn more about this issue.

New bus service with CTtransit is now connecting a number of neighborhoods in Stamford. Please read below to find out where to get on and off the new 349 route!

Here are the sections of today's email:

  • Raising Awareness To Rising Homeless Population
  • Helping Pets In Need
  • New Bus Service in Stamford
  • Calling on Artists To Submit Their Work
  • Cultural Crossover Concert with Colombian Music!
 
Raising Awareness To Rising Homeless Population

We are dealing with a human crisis as homelessness continues to ramp up in our state. According to the latest data from Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, there are 1,051 people who are homeless in our state including 214 in Fairfield County alone.

These statistics show there is an urgent need for a solution to ensure everyone can access safe and warm shelter. I continue to work on homeless cases and housing issues to try to prevent homelessness at the state level.
To stay updated on the latest figures and for more information, please contact Amber Freeman, Director of Training, Technical Assistance and Community Impact at afreeman@cceh.org.
 
Helping Pets In Need
Outreach To Pets In Need (OPIN) has supported homeless needs for pets by donating food and litter. OPIN recently shared that 25 people attended its annual dog behavior lecture in January. The organization hopes participants gained more insight into a dog’s mind.
OPIN thanks Orangetheory Ridgefield, CT, for sponsoring a donation exercise class in honor of OPIN. Organizers had fun getting together with fellow pet lovers and, exercise enthusiasts!
Learn More About OPIN
 
New Bus Service in Stamford

The state has launched a new, crosstown bus route in Stamford connecting the Springdale, Glenbrook, and Cove neighborhoods. This new 349 route improves service and travel time by eliminating the need for a transfer at the Stamford Transportation Center. CT Transit buses will run hourly and seven days a week. 

Buses on the 349 route will depart from the Cove East Side via Weed Avenue, operate via East Main Street to Courland Avenue, service Glenbrook railroad station, operate to Hope Street, and then traverse back to Cove.
This new route is part of a larger package of bus service expansions totaling more than $18 million in the biennial state budget. The state created new routes after getting feedback from customers, employees, students, and stakeholders. More bus service will connect riders with valuable jobs, housing, and other services while increasing connectivity throughout the state.
 
Calling On Artists To Submit Their Work
Time is running out for artists to submit one to five pieces of their work for the upcoming “Spring Awakening” exhibit at Ferguson Library. The deadline is 11:59 P.M. tonight!
Submit Your Artwork Here!

Any framed work must use plexiglass, not larger than 36' wide x 48' height framed. Framing is not mandatory.

Organizers will notify artists if they accept any of their pieces by March 22. 

The exhibit will be held from April 17 – June 13 on the third floor of Ferguson Library.
 
Cultural Crossover Concert with Colombian Music!
A group of talented, young musicians will be putting on a great show this weekend! INTEMPO is sponsoring this year’s Cultural Crossover Concert on Saturday, March 23 at 7 P.M. at Norwalk Concert Hall.
The concert will feature music from Colombia along with members of the Norwalk Youth Symphony and Colombian band, Kaloa. More than 100 students will be performing, so please come out and support our great musicians!
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