TTH WEEK - HEALTH AWARENESS FOR ISSUES THAT IMPACT HOMELESS PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
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WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORG SPRING 2022
& HEALTH
TH WEEK
HEALTH AWARENESS
FOR ISSUES THAT
IMPACT HOMELESS
PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
PROUD SPONSOR
It's important to remember that
we're not happy because of what
we get, but rather, who we
support, and how we support
one another.
We're proud to partner with
Pacific House, an organization
that helps people living on the
streets find a way home. We
couldn't be happier to help you
continue doing our community's
great work.
Our Focus is Helping Our Companies
Achieve Their True Potential.
April 7th, 2022 is the celebration of World Health Day, which for over the past
50+ years, has brought to light important health issues such as mental health,
alcohol awareness, National Counseling, Minority Health Awareness and brings
worldwide attention to these important aspects of global health.
We will kick off a week-long interactive event during this week focusing on health
and homelessness. We will cover issues that affect the homeless people in our
community and the things we can do to help.
Make sure to scan this code below daily
from April 4-10 for our welcome message
of the day and to let you know what you
can look forward to seeing from us
throughout the day.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
April 4: Homelessness and Health Awareness
April 5: Public Health Workforce: Essential to our Future | PH Staff Highlights
April 6: Community: Collaboration and Resilience
April 7: World Health Day: Health is a Human Right
April 8: Accessibility: Health Equity | Homelessness & Seniors | Disabilities
April 9: Mindfulness: Ways to Find Peace Wherever You Are
April 10: Mental Wellness and How It Can Affect Homelessness
Pacific House is proud to be a leader in developing
and managing permanent, supportive affordable
housing in Fairfield County. While the emergency
shelter provides a haven for homeless individuals in
our community, our goal to prevent and end
homelessness starts with housing.
Your gift will help Pacific House offer
shelter and meals for homeless men
and young adults, and help them find
permanent affordable housing.
OUR MISSION: TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS Since the pandemic in 2020, we have had to pivot our spring event that created awareness and support for our Young Adult Program. Instead of our traditional in- person Food & Wine Experience, we focused on digital outreach to coincide with the National Homelessness & Health Awareness Week. Feedback from our community in 2021 was so encouraging, we want to further explore these issues, how they affect our clients, and provide you with updates about our work. Our emergency shelter provides vital support to those in critical need 24/7, 365 days a year. Our steadily expanding portfolio of deeply affordable housing offers homes to formerly homeless individuals. Pacific House has a wide range of supportive services, including healthcare, recovery, young adult, outreach, and dedicated case management. We also connect with clients through meal service, and when we are able, provide a housewarming gift to those in their new affordable homes. The community’s generosity is the beating heart of our organization. WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORG 05
TO VIEW
OUR HOMES
DEEPLY
AFFORDABLE
HOUSING
We initially launched as a 67-bed men's shelter in Stamford close to four decades ago, but we
took a more proactive than reactive approach to homelessness in 2007. We started looking
at this issue through a different lens. Rather than concentrating on emergency shelters, we
wanted to be more about permanent solutions. So we embarked on a new mission in the
years that followed and prioritized the development of housing specifically designed to assist
the homeless community.
We now have 14 homes that provide housing for over 140 individuals and families.
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tht ank you for providing the most
outstanding service and dedication to our
community. The Pacific House team is caring
and their generosity represents the foundation
of great work. - Sharon Tate
SHARON TATE
Pacific House Executive Director, Rafael Pagan, Jr. with the Tate Family at their ceremony
for our Solution to Homelessness Naming Program to celebrate their dedication to Pacific House.
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DID YOU KNOW
The United States is home to the largest population, globally,
of homeless individuals, and the homeless health awareness
problem is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.
Homelessness is a complex issue that has many different causes.
Regardless of how a person becomes
homeless, they often struggle to access
healthcare since they do not have the
resources to travel to a clinic or hospital
nor can afford it. Moreover, many
homeless people suffer from mental
illness and addiction, and are not aware
of resources that can help them. The sad
truth is that they are less likely to receive
the treatment they need, but there are
things that we can do to help!
With a home as a foundation, health improves,
employment can be maintained, and self-sufficiency
rises. Our unwavering commitment to help those whose
lives have unraveled into homelessness makes all of this
possible. We're improving lives, ending homelessness,
saving taxpayer dollars, and making a brighter future for
us all.
We believe in:
Housing First: We are committed to ending homelessness. We believe that housing is a human right
and that everyone should have access to safe and affordable housing.
Affordable Housing: We're working with communities to create more affordable housing choices for
low-income or homeless people.
Expanding Mental Health Services: We are committed to providing mental health services and
resources so that people living with mental illness can live fulfilling lives in the community.
Will you join us on our quest to prevent and end homelessness?
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Platinum Level $10,000
Robert Morris, Olympus Partners
Gold Level $5,000
First County Bank
Stamford Health
Sharon Tate
Silver Level $3,000
Jim Duffy
Grade A Market, Inc. (ShopRite) Cingari Family
Robert Phillips
Chris and Lauren Tate
10 WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORGCOMMUNITY DIGNITARIES RECOGNIZE PACIFIC HOUSE
AND ITS SERVICE TO FAIRFIELD COUNTY
I can tell you from experience that Pacific House is a first-rate organization that
offers its clients high-quality programs and services to help them reach their goals
for independence. Their emergency shelter is clean and well run. Protocols are in
place to maintain client safety and to respect the needs of the surrounding
community.
The blighted properties that Pacific House renovated into supportive housing are
attractively built, so much so, that I wouldn't be surprised if property values in those
areas rise as a result. What impresses me most about their properties is the quality
of the workmanship and furnishings of each unit. After touring several of their
properties, it became obvious that they do not cut corners when it comes to
providing for the people they serve.
Senator Patricia Billie Miller, Assembly District 27
For over 35 years, the Pacific House organization has been an important partner to
the city, caring for those who have nowhere else to turn. Their work truly turns lives
around so that homeless men and young adults can transform into productive and
meaningful contributors to the community.
The supportive housing that Pacific House owns and operates have enhanced our
neighborhoods with beautiful buildings. Residents of these homes are members of
the community, considerate citizens who are thankful to have a place to call home.
As a neighbor, I’ve been a witness to the life-changing work Pacific House does and
can attest to the excellence of this organization, and their teams!
State Representative David Michel
For over 35 years, the organization has responded to the needs of men and young
adults who struggle with homelessness in Fairfield County. During that time, they
have served over 2 million meals, provided over 850,000 bed-nights, served 350
veterans, secured housing for 6,000 people, and provided healthcare interventions
for nearly 4,000 clients.
Pacific House works every day to help these individuals find a better future. I am
grateful for their efforts in doing this vital work and congratulate them on pursuing
the next chapter in their organization’s development.
Jim Himes, Member of Congress
WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORG 11We are so proud to support
Pacific House and its
excellent work for people
living on the streets.
Making a commitment to
be a part of a community
is an essential and
rewarding part of life and
we hope you get to know
more about their mission
during this health week.
Chris and Lauren TateOur mission is to prevent and end homelessness.
Our staff helps homeless people find deeply affordable and permanent housing! Below,
we outline the process we take to make these connections.
We created a 3 Part Video Series to show everyone how it all connects. ~ Enjoy!
CHAPTER 1: OUR MISSION
CHAPTER 2: THE FOUNDATION
CHAPTER 3: THE OUTCOME
WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORG 13THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SUPPORTERS
20TH ANNUAL GALA 2021
Thanks to you, our very first hybrid Gala was a huge success! Celebrating our 20th annual Gala, our
supporters gave generously, helping us to surpass our goal and raising $350,000 in support of our
emergency shelter.
“We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported Pacific House,” said Rafael Pagan Jr., Executive Director of Pacific House. “The funds
raised will help to provide food and shelter, as well as case management services, recovery programming, employment training, and housing.
Together, these services help homeless individuals on their journey toward independence.”
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Kenneth G. Tropin and The
Vranos Family Foundation, title sponsors; platinum sponsors Alice Melly, Chris and Lauren Tate and the
Rogers Family Foundation; gold sponsors Bob Phillips, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, First County
Bank, Justin and Marie Maccarone, Bob and Jinny Rimmer, Rob and Holly Lockhart, Stamford Health, Jim
Duffy, Joan Weisman and Webster Bank; silver sponsors Community Health Center Inc., Eileen and Tom
Hynes, Finn Family Foundation, Sarita and Gregory Hanley, Boni Construction, Frank Corvino and
Nielsen Florist & Garden Center.
TO VIEW OUR 20TH
ANNUAL GALA
14 WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORGWORDS FROM OUR HONOREES DURING OUR 20TH ANNUAL GALA Robert Morris
Founder and managing partner at Olympus Partners,
was honored with the Leadership Award for his
longtime support and work in helping Pacific House
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Community Health Center of Stamford
was honored with the Safety Award for administering
COVID-19 vaccinations to Pacific House’s shelter clients
and staff and to Pacific House supportive housing
residents.
Sam Cingari
and the Cingari Family of Grade A-ShopRite were
honored with the Constant Contributor Award for
more than 25 years of support of Pacific House.
The First Congregational Church of Greenwich
has supported Pacific House for more than 26 years, and
was honored with a Making A Difference Award for its
work in supporting the 'Baskets of Hope’ initiative.
New Covenant Center / Catholic Charities of Fairfield County
received the President’s Circle Award for donating
more than 30,000 meals to Pacific House to ensure
that clients had food throughout the pandemic.
WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORG 15IN M E M O R I A M
ALICE MELLY
Putting a roof over peoples’
heads during the ups and
downs of recovery is important.
It’s been an honor to see this
organization grow.
Join us today as we rememb e r a l o n g - t i m e
supporter of the Pacific Hou s e f a m i l y t h a t
we recently lost, Alice Melly . S h e m a d e a
lasting contribution in shaping our
organization and the lives o f t h o s e w e
serve.
For Alice, it was an honor a n d a p l e a s u r e
to serve and to work w i t h s o m a n y
wonderfully dedicated and talented
professionals and volunteer s .
In 2017 we hosted our 16th A n n u a l P a c i f i c
House Gala at the Hyatt Regency
Greenwich where we hono r e d A l i c e w i t h
the 2017 Foundation Awa r d f o r h e r
support of Pacific House f o r o v e r 3 0
years. As a former board m e m b e r , A l i c e
regularly served dinner at t h e e m e r g e n c y
shelter.
Peter Rugen and Alice Melly, 2017 Pacific House Gala
16 WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORGDanbury, CT At the onset of the pandemic, the City
of Danbury faced a homeless crisis
when their two small shelters closed.
Upon moving all of the homeless
people into a hotel, the State of CT
DOH, the City of Danbury, and Open
Door, Fairfield County, asked Pacific
House to provide guidance and
leadership for the hotel.
When this hotel where homeless
guests were staying was put up for
sale, the State of CT DOH and City of
Danbury asked Pacific House to be the
lead agency to purchase the hotel and
run as a shelter for the City of
Danbury. Thus, as of today, we have
taken over the operation of the
emergency shelter in Danbury.
We now provide services in three
communities in Fairfield County that
include Stamford, Norwalk, and
Danbury. In the future, this former
Danbury hotel will be converted to
both a shelter as well as deeply
affordable housing units.
We are on the right path because the
most common approach to ending
homelessness is to offer a range of
housing options, including permanent
supportive housing, rapid re-housing,
transitional housing, or a combination
of these approaches.
TO TOUR OUR DANBURY
FACILITY
WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORG 17WE ARE PROUD OF OUR CLIENTS
We’ve helped those who once seemed lost to
find hope for the future. We are proud to
celebrate our clients and the progress they’ve
made - and so grateful to have been a part of
that journey.
Former client Josiah M. was discharged from our
shelter and has successfully transitioned to his
own home. He is very thankful to Pacific House
for assisting him throughout this transition and
into a place he can call his own and feel proud of.
Norberto R. has been a tenant in our deeply
affordable property since February of 2017. We
are proud to announce that he has successfully
transitioned from shared living in our property to
accomplishing his goal of obtaining a one-
bedroom apartment on 03/07/2022.
He is delighted to have made this transition and
is thankful for the Pacific House team that got
together to help him with his move by providing
him with a bed, pots, pans, and other household
items.
18 WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORGWE ARE PROUD OF OUR CLIENTS
Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness, including our Young Adult Program for
clients ages 18 to 24, which has become an essential strategy in pursuit of that mission. This
program assists homeless Young Adults in finding housing as quickly as possible.
In addition, the program connects clients with community services and resources that
develop the self-sufficiency and reliance that will reduce the likelihood of homelessness in
the future.
Our Business Development Manager, Jennifer Broadbin used her social media platform to secure beds for two young
adults who recently moved into new-to-them apartments!
We love calling our clients "former" Young Adult Program clients.
We are thankful to our donors that
helped purchase the bed and
helped supply kitchen and bath
essentials through our Baskets of
Hope initiative. Now this young
man is set up and grateful he has a
safe place to call home!
TO SEE MORE CLIENT TRANSFORMATIONS
WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORG 19IN M E M O R I A M
We are deeply grateful to D e A n n e a n d
JAMES CALCAGNINI James Calcagnini for the i r g e n e r o s i t y ,
service, and spirit. Their c o m p a s s i o n t o
help those struggling with h o m e l e s s n e s s
is extraordinary.
James helped guide us t h r o u g h o u r
evolution from emergenc y s h e l t e r t o
provider of housing in S t a m f o r d a n d
Norwalk. We are honored t o c o u n t t h e
Calcagnini family as frien d s o f P a c i f i c
House and appreciate th e i r w o r k t o
prevent and end homeles s n e s s i n o u r
community.
We had the pleasure of hon o r i n g D eA n n e
and James Calcagnini at o u r 2 0 1 8 G a l a
event for their longtime s u p p o r t o f o u r
organization.
TO SEE HIS PASSION FOR PACIFIC HOUSE IN ACTION
DeAnne and James Calcagnini with Chairman of the Board, Chris Tate, 2018
20 WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORGWe are thankful to have you in our community! WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORG 21
We consider many of our staff frontline workers. They deal
with some of the most challenging populations and do it with
care for each person they work with to get them off the
streets. Along with health workers, they have reported
symptoms of mental distress due to burnout and exhaustion.
When health workers feel supported in their work, they have
better mental health outcomes.
We are grateful to have dedicated team members who
continuously support and lift up one another.
GET TO KNOW
OUR TEAM MEMBERS
How great is a spontaneous
show of support?
22 WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORGWe never forget how much
As we are approaching what is
seemingly the end of a two-year
we mean to each other
pandemic, many of your colleagues
are burned out, fatigued, or just in
NEED of a little positive energy!
Let’s BOOST the morale for a minute
by replying to all with some
positive words for your colleagues.
Pacific House let's do
this!!!! WE got this!!!!
Daria O.
Thanks to everyone at the shelter for your
dedication to our clients, your smiles, laughs
and friendliness. RSAs, Case Managers, and "You may encounter many defeats, but
Norwalk client-facing staff, too, have held up you must not be defeated." With that in
incredibly well the last two years when you mind during our busy days, BREATHE. And
were NEEDED THE MOST! Lisa P. remember it is not a bad life, just a bad
day!!!!" Aemir L.
It's okay to ask for help or to ask for a
break to step back and regroup!! We Thank you all for always
can't take care of others if we can't thinking of others 1st!!
take care of ourselves- so it's Lori M.
important we do so! Tabitha G.
What an awesome jump start to begin
your day. To you, you and You
Small gestures like this can turn someone's Blessings Upon Blessings sent your
dark and gloomy nights into beautiful mornings way for today and the days ahead
full of sunshine and positivity. Please Elizabeth K.
remember everyone, that mental health is key.
We can't take care of others without making
sure we are well. Ivy P.
We all should take a step back and look
Thank you all for the opportunity,
at what we accomplish! RSA's you guys
the guidance, and the teamwork to
keep us afloat and I appreciate and
allow me to do what I genuinely
respect each and every one of you!
love to do every day.
Mohammed M. George K.
WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORG 23Charity Navigator evaluates a nonprofit organization’s TO LEARN MORE financial health including measures of stability, efficiency and sustainability. 26 WWW.PACIFICHOUSE.ORG
Pacific House has been a leader in preventing
and ending homelessness for over 36 years. I
am proud to work together to ensure that their
work is here for future generations. They offer
more than just housing. They offer hope. Thank
you to the entire staff for all that you do!
SHARON TATE
Jim Duffy
tht ank you Pacific House for
your help, commitment, and all you do
for our community. It takes a society to
combat homelessness, and a strong
nation to fight poverty.
SHARON TATE
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