Beth-El Center homeless shelter and soup kitchen in Milford, a provider of emergency housing services and food programs, was the recent recipient of a $1500 grant from The Milford Bank Foundation which provides support to local not-for-profit organizations that serve low-income families.
Funding from The Milford Bank Foundation will be used to prevent homelessness through Beth-El Center’s shelter diversion services which include identifying and supporting individuals and families who are unstable and on the brink of homelessness. Our shelter diversion specialist assists those who are at high risk for homelessness by finding alternate housing arrangements and helping this vulnerable population return to permanent housing without entering into the emergency homeless response system.
"Beth-El Center is grateful to receive funding from The Milford Bank Foundation,” says Jennifer Paradis, Executive Director of Beth-El Center. “The Milford Bank has been a long-time, steadfast supporter of the Beth-El Center enabling us to continue to respond to the increased demand for the basic needs of food and stable housing. As a result of the pandemic, our neighbors continue to experience hardships and this funding helps us respond to those who are reaching out for critical assistance.”
For more information about Beth-El Center and its services, visit bethelmilford.org or call 203.876.0747.
About Beth-El Center
The Beth-El Center is a recognized leader in caring for and meeting the needs of those experiencing hunger and homeless in the greater Milford area. The Center serves individuals and families by providing emergency shelter and case management services which offer support and assistance during a crisis and a path to self-sufficiency. The Center’s soup kitchen offer hot meals to community members in need and feeds up to eighty persons daily. The Beth-El Center is located at 90 New Haven Avenue in Milford. Visit www.bethelmilford.org for more information.