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The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness is grateful to the many reporters who have thoughtfully covered our project since its beginning in 2015.

Fewer homeless in Connecticut, data shows, but problems still persist
November 21, 2018 - CT Mirror
The CT Mirror published an interactive map showing the towns of last residence for people who entered Connecticut shelters over the past three years.
Giving Guide: Business Gives Back
November 13, 2018 - Hartford Business Journal
The be homeful project is proud to be among those featured in the 2018 Hartford Business Journal Giving Guide, which showcased different ways that businesses can become involved with our efforts to fight homelessness in our state.

Travel Show Kicks off Saturday October, 27th
October 24, 2018 - WTNH News 8
Good Morning Connecticut’s Laura Hutchinson shares how CCEH is taking part in the Hartford Courant Travel Show, whose Taste of Connecticut booth proceeds will benefit the be homeful project.

be homeful for the holidays campaign
November 5, 2018 - WTNH News 8
Good Morning Connecticut’s Laura Hutchinson covers new Paddington bear-raiser Giving Tree kits available to businesses and communities looking for a special way to make a difference this holiday season.

Buying books and bears to end homelessness
October 22, 2018 - WTNH News 8.
Ann Nyberg visited with us to learn about Paddington bear-raisers and how kids, families, and communities can help local families this holiday season.

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October 9, 2018 - WNPR Connecticut
Lucy Nalpanchanchil visits with CCEH and Paddington Ambassador Grace Furia to learn about be homeful’s new family homelessness lesson plans and explore how kids can join the fight to end homelessness in their communities. Listen to the second half for our segment.
CTR.tv presents 5 in 5
October 1, 2018 - CTR.tv
CTR.tv’s Kristi Olds covers the CT REALTORS(R) Foundation board’s tour of Connecticut’s homeless response system for families and shares how businesses can help end homelessness for a family this holiday season.
Helping homeless children over the holidays
November 27, 2017 - WTNH News 8
WTNH’s Ann Nyberg visits with CCEH to learn about how people can buy bears and books for children in shelter and help local families remain housed at the same time.

Paddington Bears help fight against homelessness in Connecticut
December 5, 2016 - WTNH News 8
WTNH’s Ann Nyberg shares word of our campaign, which gives the public a way to donate bears to children in shelters and prevent homelessness at the same time.

Cruisin' Connecticut – Elementary Students Helping to End Homelessness
November 28, 2016 - WTNH News 8
WTNH’s Ryan Kristafer visited John C. Daniels School in New Haven to see how schools are using Paddington Storytimes to educate children about homelessness affects their peers.
Diversion funds help prevent homelessness in Greater New Haven
October 13, 2016 - New Haven Register
New Haven Register covers how the be homeful project is ending homelessness for families in Greater New Haven.

Ending Family Homelessness in CT in Sight with "Be Homeful Campaign"
May 3, 2016 - WTNH News 8
WTNH’s Scott McDonnell takes you inside a Connecticut shelter and shares why be homeful’s approach to diverting families from shelter is so effective.

the be homeful project
October 14, 2015 - WTNH News 8
Ryan Kristafer of WTNH’s CT Style speaks with CCEH’s Madeline Ravich and Sarah Fox to learn about our new campaign to end family homelessness in Connecticut.

Children joining campaign to fight homelessness
October 12, 2015 - Fox CT and Hartford Couran
Sarah Cody’s Connecticut Mommy Minute paid a visit to Charter Oak Magnet School in West Hartford to see how kids are engaging with ending family homelessness through our project.

Where do homeless families come from in Connecticut?
May 6, 2015 - Trend CT
CT Mirror’s Trend CT analyze trends in family homelessness in Connecticut and publishes the first interactive map showing that the suburbs are not immune to homelessness.

‘Paddington’ props are up for grabs
December 12, 2014 - Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter shares news of a flash sale of Paddington props which will benefit the be homeful project.

Be homeful plans sneak preview of Paddington at Avon Theatre in Stamford
December 12, 2014 - Stamford Daily Voice
Stamford Daily Voice shared news of the sneak preview of the major motion picture which served as a benefit to kick off the be homeful project.