Pacific House

Our Mission: To Prevent and End Homelessness in Fairfield County.

06/15/2026

Stability isn't just about housing. It's about building the tools to stay there.

Pacific House Shelter hosted "Elevating Our Community," a 90-minute financial literacy workshop facilitated by Abby Arrindell and Clarence Ashe from Mutual Security Credit Union.

The session focused on strengthening financial awareness, practical money management skills, and expanding access to community-based financial resources. The workshop emphasized real-world tools to support stability, planning, and long-term financial well-being for our guests.
Special recognition to Elizabeth King, Shelter Director, for her leadership in coordinating and organizing this workshop.

Partnerships like this are how we build lasting change; not just a roof, but a foundation.

Learn more about our programs and services → www.pacifichouse.org/programs

06/12/2026

Cornelius wrote this himself.

With support from his case manager, Irene, he put his journey into words."I am working hard to regain the ability to maintain stable housing... and become a positive and productive person." He has his keys. And he is, in his own words, improving one day at a time.

We are so proud of you, Cornelius, and we are grateful for the staff, case managers, and volunteers who show up every day to make moments like this possible.

Learn more about our programs and services at www.pacifichouse.org

06/09/2026

Something new is live at Pacific House.

After over 40 years of working to prevent and end homelessness in Fairfield County, we wanted our online home to better reflect today's work happening every day: the programs, the people, and the community that makes it all possible. So we rebuilt it from the ground up.

Our new website is live and we'd love for you to explore it. Head to pacifichouse.org and see what's new.

06/08/2026

This is what community looks like in action.

We're grateful to Christ Church Greenwich for hosting a BBQ for our shelter guests in May. Christ Church consistently shows up to serve meals at our shelter and their ongoing dedication makes a real difference.

We are equally grateful to the The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. and the wonderful group of volunteers for donating "Baskets of Hope," providing a meal for the shelter, and supporting the spring garden beautification project at Parkview. Their generosity, time, and dedication brought joy, comfort, and beauty to our programs. A special thank you to Sarah Walcott for her leadership and organization, and to Sharice Coleman for her support in receiving the Baskets of Hope donations and assisting with the garden beautification efforts. We also want to thank the shelter team for supporting the volunteers during the meal service.

To every volunteer and partner who gives their time, thank you. You are the backbone of this mission.

Want to bring your group to volunteer? Reach out → [email protected]

05/29/2026

Stable housing starts with stable health.

On May 19th, we partnered with Family Centers to host a preventative health testing day at our shelter, offering free screenings and connecting guests with medical resources.
Events like this reflect our commitment to integrating health services into our programming.

Thank you to Family Center Cares for their partnership and to our shelter staff for their coordination and support.

Learn about our programs and partnerships → www.pacifichouse.org/programs

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we honor those who have served our country.

Veterans make up a significant portion of the individuals experiencing homelessness across the United States, including here in Fairfield County. At Pacific House, we serve veterans through our emergency shelter and connect them to the permanent supportive housing and services they need to regain stability.

For the neighbors we serve who have worn a uniform, our commitment is the same as it is for everyone who walks through our doors: stability, dignity, and a path forward.

Thank you to all who have served.

Learn more about Pacific House programs at pacifichouse.org

05/22/2026

Across Fairfield County, the need for affordable housing continues to grow. Housing costs have risen and the supply of affordable homes has not kept pace. Right now, Stamford alone has approximately 7,500 extremely low-income households, with only 3,400 units affordable to that population.

Pacific House is ready to act. We have architectural plans to convert existing space in our properties into new housing units. We have a workforce-focused housing program that pairs families with trained case managers to build income and long-term stability. What stands between these plans and new housing is your support.

Every gift this spring helps Pacific House expand affordable housing, scale our workforce pathway program, and reach more neighbors who need a stable place to call home.

Your generosity is the key. 🏠

Give stability today: donatenow.networkforgood.org/pacifichousespringappeal2026

05/20/2026

Every person who walks through our doors carries a story. 💙

When this young client first came to Pacific House, he was navigating chronic mental health challenges with no family nearby and nowhere certain to turn. He had been living in his car and on the streets of New Jersey before arriving in Connecticut, and opening up didn't come easy.

But trust is built one conversation at a time.

With patience and consistent support from our social services team, something shifted. He began engaging with mental health counseling, connecting with community resources, and eventually started talking about his future. His goal? To go back to school and earn his bachelor's degree.

Today he is connected to the care and services he needs to move forward, and his story is proof that progress begins with stability, trust, and showing up for someone until they're ready to show up for themselves.

05/18/2026

Our community makes this work possible, and we are grateful.

This year, volunteers prepared and served more than 250 dinners through our Meal-a-Month Program, contributing to 59,760 total meals served to an average of 83 clients daily. That consistent community presence allows Pacific House to direct more resources toward the case management and supportive services that help people stay stably housed.

Volunteers, donors, and partners show up in so many ways at Pacific House, whether it is preparing a meal, making a gift, lending a professional skill, or advocating for our clients. Each contribution, large or small, is part of what makes lasting change possible in Fairfield County.

For 40 years, this community has been the reason Pacific House remains a place where hope arrives, safety begins, and stability rebuilds. Thank you.

Learn about volunteer opportunities at pacifichouse.org or email [email protected]

05/13/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The connection between stable housing and mental wellness is real, and it runs in both directions.

At Pacific House, our case managers work alongside each resident to connect them with the full network of support they need, including behavioral health providers, hospitals, domestic violence prevention organizations, faith communities, workforce centers, and more. Housing provides the foundation. Our partners help people heal and rebuild on top of it.

We believe that no neighbor should have to navigate these systems alone. That is why community partnership is at the center of everything we do.

🔗See our full referral partner network in the FY 2025 Annual Report.

Read the full FY 2025 Annual Report, including our referral partner network here: https://www.pacifichouse.org/pacifichouse-annual-report-2025

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PO Box 1252
Stamford, CT
06904

Telephone

+12034060017

Website

http://pacifichouse.org/

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