“We've made progress in reducing veteran homelessness. But we all know that one homeless hero is too many.” Rep. Chris Pappas
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Being at Harbor Care’s Dalianis House helped Robert address his alcohol use, earn his Class A license, and put him on the path to repair his credit history and achieve long-term housing stability. Robert describes his life-changing journey in this moving post.
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The Greater Nashua Continuum of Care has announced the opening of the annual NOFO/COC competition. The competition is open to all Greater Nashua social services entities that are looking to open a new housing project or to sustain funding for a previously funded program.
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The challenges that people suffering from homelessness face can significantly hinder their lives. Lack of consistent housing can not only harm someone’ s physical wellbeing but their mental health as well.
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When Erika Reinertson pulls up to a local town office on her Triumph motorcycle, she’s on a perpetual rescue mission to help fellow veterans. Erika is a case manager for Harbor Care’s Veterans FIRST program. Inside, she inquires if there’s a local veteran in need of support. She has already stopped at the nearby shelter and police station with the same questions. “I don’t wait for them to find me, I go and get them,” she says. “It’s that CAN DO attitude I got from the Navy.”
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One of our many veterans serving veterans at Harbor Care, Richard O’Donnell is a former Staff Sergeant, having served in the U.S Army from 1995 to 2007. He joined the Battle Staff and was an instructor at the Army Instructor School in Vilseck, Germany. Later, he held the position of Instructor at the Army Leadership School at Fort Knox in Leadership & Management Development. Now he is a case manager in Harbor Care’s Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program, where he helps homeless vets find employment.
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Nashua needs new units of affordable housing. This is where Harbor Care stepped in to purchase its newest property on 12 Auburn Street. Although Harbor Care owns its own stock of quality apartments in the City, purchasing housing units such as this one is Harbor Care’s way of helping keep Nashua affordable for those on a low or fixed income. The agency is always in the market to purchase additional properties that can serve as supportive housing for our most vulnerable community members. Interested property owners are encouraged to reach out to Harbor Care to learn more.
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Housing Manager Sharon Brodeur had an apartment on the first floor that she thought would suit Malissa’s needs perfectly. Sharon says, “I remember when I showed Malissa the unit, and told her it was hers if she wanted it. She started crying with tears of happiness and relief.”
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Mike was enthusiastic about meeting the outreach staff. Upon hearing that housing was available, he quickly confessed he felt despair at the thought of another winter under the bridge. His backpack had recently been stolen, and he was exhausted from years of being on high alert. Jessica immediately recommended him to Permanent Housing.
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