Covenant Shelter of New London Announces Call to Support Annual Fundraiser

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming "Night of Hope" - Covenant Shelter's Annual Fundraiser & Merrill Fontaine Awards Dinner. Join us on Thursday, May 1, 2025, for an inspiring evening aimed at raising essential funds and awareness to support those in need.

This year, we will honor Father Mark O'Donnell and State Representative Anthony Nolan with the Merrill Fontaine Award. This award recognizes individuals who exemplify the spirit of compassion, courage, and community service. It highlights the importance of working together to make a meaningful difference in our community. 

We are honored to share that our keynote speaker will be Donald Whitehead, Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless Mr. Whitehead brings more than 20 years of experience serving and advocating for individuals experiencing homelessness, including five years of firsthand experience. 

In January 2024, 3,410 people were experiencing homelessness in Connecticut, a 13% increase from the previous year. This marks the third consecutive year of rising homelessness in our state. The growing need for shelter and resources is urgent, and we are committed to addressing this crisis by providing shelter, job training, meals, and other essential services to help individuals rebuild their lives. 

We invite you to sponsor our upcoming Gala and play a key role in helping us provide essential services to those in need. Below are the available sponsorship levels. Your support would help fund our efforts to provide life-changing services to those working to overcome homelessness. 

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a lasting impact on our community. We look forward to partnering with you to create brighter futures for those in need.