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COVID-19 protocols have been implemented in shelters and warming centers as well. Author: Rachel Piscitelli Updated: 10:12 PM EST January 27, 2021
MANCHESTER, Conn. Bracing for the bitter cold; new temporary warming center to open in Manchester
The Cornerstone Foundation out of Rockville has been providing a warm place and warm meals for those who need it for nearly 40 years.
Now Manchester officials have agreed to open a temporary warming center working with the Cornerstone Foundation at the Community Y in the North End. We’re hoping to open fairly soon we just found out today that everything is a go. So we will be able to put people in overnight so that they can be out in the cold, ” said Executive Director Sharon Redfern.
The fire broke out on Union Street Sunday, displacing 30 people in total. Author: Rick Lessard (FOX61) Updated: 11:31 PM EST December 23, 2020
VERNON, Conn. After 30 people were displaced due to a fire on Union Street, a local social services organization is helping those impacted.
On December 20, a fire broke out at the Fitch Block apartment building in the Rockville section of town. The Fire Marshal said the fire started due to unattended candles. In total 26 adults and four children were displaced due to the fire.
The Cornerstone Foundation and the Red Cross provided assistance initially to the families impacted. Cornerstone set up a fund for people to donate money to the families.