Hello Lisa,

Here in Fairfield County, where community runs deep, more of our neighbors are being uprooted. Rising rents, job insecurity, and persistent shortages of affordable housing are pushing even middle-class individuals and families to the edge. At Pacific House, we witness this heartbreak every day. People who never imagined they would need help are now turning to us for support. Our mission remains clear: to prevent and end homelessness.

• Rental prices in Stamford surged more than 52% from 2022 to 2025.
• Home prices in Fairfield County rose 14.7% in the past year alone.
• Homelessness in Fairfield County increased by 19% from 2023 to 2024.
• Federal funding for housing initiatives is being cut, delayed, or reduced, threatening critical services.

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Thanks to early intervention efforts and emergency support, we prevent homelessness before it begins. Our point-of-entry resource center in Stamford, known as the HUB, helps youth, individuals, and families quickly connect to community support. With the help of flexible, donor-supported emergency funds, we can act swiftly when life takes an unexpected turn.

A family moves into their new Pacific House apartment in Stamford, CT, opening a new chapter of stability and hope

In February, a single working mother with 30 years of stable employment came to our HUB. She was forced out of her home simply for requesting necessary repairs. With soaring rents, she could not afford to stay in her neighborhood. Struggling to pay for hotel rooms while keeping her child enrolled in nearby community college, she turned to Pacific House. Within weeks, she moved into one of our permanent supportive units, rebuilding her life with stability and hope.

“Don’t give up. A door will open, just like it did for me. Shelters and housing programs like Pacific House don’t just offer shelter - they offer a second chance at life.”

Your donation makes stories like this possible. Your generosity helps Pacific House remain resilient and ready to respond, even as the needs grow and funding becomes more uncertain. Now more than ever, together we can prevent and end homelessness.

You make a direct impact through your investment. We have expanded our role as housing developers, actively creating more permanent supportive housing to meet the increasing demand. Our newest permanent supportive housing development in Stamford opened in April, providing 11 units for individuals. With your partnership, we can continue to respond.

To make a gift, please visit www.pacifichouse.org or return the enclosed donation card. Each contribution helps us build a future where every person has a place to call home.

With gratitude,

Carmen I. Colón

President & CEO

Pacific House

www.pacifichouse.org

P.S. You can help in more ways than one. If you know someone who is struggling, please connect them to Pacific House. Together, we can step in early and prevent a crisis before it begins.

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HUD Fair Market Rent FY’22, FY’23, FY’24, and FY’25.

Fairfield County CT Housing Market: Home Prices & Trends. Redfin

Pacific House, Inc.

PacificHouse.org