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Uncovering a Secret

Sometimes everything falls into place.  Without the emergency housing support that AIDS Project New Haven (APNH) received from Neighbor-to-Neighbor Lifeline Anna* would be homeless.  For years Anna struggled with substance abuse that had at times put her at risk of becoming homeless.  Anna worked closely with her case manager and substance abuse counselor at APNH and recently shared that she when she attempted to pay her rent with a money order she discovered she was more seriously in arrears tha

Caring Cuisine Is Good Medicine

Carl* kept his diabetes under control with the same fervor he had remained clean and sober for over thirty years.  When his plant closed, Carl lost his health insurance and was unable to find a job quickly to replace his income.  He tried to remain upbeat and aggressive in his job search, but his physical and mental health declined, as the stresses of unemployment, such as maintaining his mortgage and health with little income, wore him down.  Support fro

Homeless For Years

After being homeless for years, Daryl*was thrilled to move into his own apartment. This was not accomplished overnight. Daryl lived in shelters and then worked his way through transitional housing programs until he was ready to get an apartment.   Daryl was very proud of himself and was extremely disappointed when he almost became homeless again. Daryl’s only source of income is his disability check and his case manager at AIDS Project New Haven worked with him very closely to help him budget his finances. Even wit

Caring Cuisine

Jocelyn has been working, raising her three children, caring for a relative’s child while the parent was at work, and volunteering in her community to share her knowledge and skills with others.
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