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Steve Werlin

@shwerlin

Executive Director at Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen, Inc., @desk_nhv.

 New Haven, Connecticut
Joined March 2011
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This morning I toured DESK staff members around the renovations happening at our soon-to-be-reborn Drop-in & Resource Center on State St. Lot of excitement brewing among the team!
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I posted my thoughts on @tracykiddder's profile of Dr. Jim O'Connell & the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program on the @desk_nhv Blog. Check it out! (Spoiler alert: highly recommended.) deskct.org/review-tracy-kidd…
Review: Tracy Kidder's ROUGH SLEEPERS | Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK)

Review: Tracy Kidder's ROUGH SLEEPERS | Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK)

Yesterday was International Overdose Awareness Day. In the afternoon, service providers, volunteers, and elected officials, along with family and friends of victims, all gathered on the New Haven...

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The closing ceremony this afternoon was moving. So hard to hear the names of friends and neighbors we lost this year. But also—so important. Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, and family members representing on the Green today. – at New Haven, CT
Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (@desk_nhv) profile pictureDowntown Evening Soup Kitchen@desk_nhv30 Aug 2024
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table during Overdose Awareness Day! For more info about available resources email: [email protected]. #TogetherWeCan #EndOverdose #IOAD2024 #HarmReductionMatters
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Spread the word! – at New Haven, CT
Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (@desk_nhv) profile pictureDowntown Evening Soup Kitchen@desk_nhv21 Aug 2024
** HIRING ** Got financial skills? Want to work for an amazing organization with a critical mission? DESK is looking for a new Chief Financial Officer! Check out the full posting at deskct.org/cfo, and spread the word!
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CFAN unite! The Coordinated Food Assistance Network is putting their hearts and minds together today to start planning our first legislative agenda! @uwgnh @CARE_YSPH @desk_nhv @cityofnewhaven – at New Haven, CT
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Got a chance to tour the mayor around @desk_nhv's renovation project today, and we chose the winners of our @AveloAir fundraiser. Check out the video or visit deskct.org/capital to learn more about (and support!) this critical, lifesaving project: fb.watch/tewGoKKqC0/.
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As we aim to center the voices of those we serve, DESK’s Board of Directors is looking to onboard two members with lived experience and expertise in substance use, homelessness, and/or food insecurity. Submit an application at deskct.org/PWLE-board, & spread the word!
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"For homelessness, [... w]ith better data, he said the city could better track how many people experience homelessness, what kind of challenges they face and how much success city programs are having, as well as share reports with the public." 🤨 1/4
New Haven Register (@nhregister) profile pictureNew Haven Register@nhregister4 Jul 2024
New Haven turns to AI and more data to improve city services trib.al/qxRLrvK

New Haven turns to AI and more data to improve city services

Mayor Justin Elicker said understanding which of the city's programs are and aren't working will help them invest more in the ones that are.

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I'm all for the use of data to improve & streamline services and produce useful reports for transparency's sake. But collecting and maintaining data on individuals (including locations of encampments) should only be carried out with integrity of intent. 3/4
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Collection of encampment data by government entities raises serious ethical questions that may not have been fully considered, including how this data might be (mis)used by future administrations that would take an approach less grounded in best practices & compassion. 4/4
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I am saddened, infuriated, and not-at-all surprised by the lack of compassion and dereliction of social responsibility demonstrated in #SCOTUS's ruling on #JohnsonVGrantsPass.
End Homelessness (@naehomelessness) profile pictureEnd Homelessness@naehomelessness28 Jun 2024
‼️ BREAKING: #SCOTUS has struck down #JohnsonVGrantsPass, meaning that people experiencing homelessness CAN be arrested for sleeping in a public place when there are no adequate shelter options provided locally. Full statement: buff.ly/4ciswWt
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Here in #NewHaven, I'd like to believe that this conservative court's ruling is not reflective of who we are as a community, but actions on the ground in recent years seem to suggest otherwise. @cityofnewhaven
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This an opportunity to come together & demonstrate that we, as a community, are better than what this ruling is urging us to do. I look forward to some important dialogue on this issue in the weeks & months ahead as we build a stronger and more compassionate city for everyone.
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This is totally unacceptable. Thousands of households in #NewHaven rely on budget-relieving free school lunches that disappear in the summer months. Delaying EBT deposits is pouring gasoline on the fire for struggling families. Lines will be long at pantries.
CT Dept. of Social Services (@ctdss) profile pictureCT Dept. of Social Services@ctdss21 Jun 2024
Due to unexpected delays, Summer EBT benefits will not be deposited June 23. Please look for these deposits in early August. We apologize for any miscommunication or confusion.
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Great turnout today at the 2024 CT Healthcare for the Homeless Symposium at the Legislative Office Building. @CSHHC @desk_nhv – at Hartford, CT
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Phil Costello and Dr. Emma Lo kicking us off this morning and introducing Dr. Jim Withers as keynote speaker.
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** We Need Your Help with Tomorrow's Delivery Shift** Sign up now at deskct.org/delivery. Questions, email us at [email protected], or call (475) 238-8778.
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Almost 100 staff from more than 25 Greater New Haven homelessness service providers and municipal and state agencies are gathering today for their annual training at Lighthouse Point. Biggest turnout yet! This is what real collaboration looks like, people! @desk_nhv
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Donate now at deskct.org/Avelo, for your chance to win a pair of round trip tickets courtesy of @AveloAir ✈️
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