Housing programs - at soromundi commons, YWCA hartford region provided safe, temporary shelter for 71 individual women experiencing homelessness. The program is an 18-bed (15-bed during the covid public health emergency) emergency shelter supported by an array of services offered onsite to assist each woman in obtaining housing, addressing health issues, seeking employment, and strengthening daily living skills. In addition, a 29-apartment, permanent, supportive housing program provided affordable housing and support services to 32 formerly homeless individuals. Participants have access to flexible, individualized services, as needed, in order to achieve and retain permanent housing, increase skills and income, and achieve greater self-determination. All services at soromundi commons are provided using a trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally conscious, voluntary services, housing-first approach, designed to preserve the dignity of each individual.

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