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ImmaComm
Building & Informing Our Community
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A publication of ImmaCare Inc.
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Join us as we
HONOR OUR PAST
CELEBRATE OUR PRESENT
INSPIRE OUR FUTURE
Thurs., April 23rd, 6-9pm
Pond House Cafe
West Hartford, CT
Cocktail Reception
Tickets are $100 each
Partnership Award
Steve DiLella
Dir., Individual & Fa
mily Support Program Unit
CT Dept. of Housing
Executing
Excellence Award
Montagno
Construction, Inc.
For sponsorship information or to purchase advance tickets contact:
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Collective Impact: A Teamwork Methodology
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ImmaCare is a member of the Greater Hartford Coordinated Access Network (GH-CAN), one of seven CANs throughout Connecticut. This collaborative includes all the homeless service providers in the area who work together to address the housing crisis, share data collection systems and meet regularly to coordinate efforts.
ImmaCare engages Collective Impact, a problem-solving approach that has gained traction over the past decade and “describes an intentional way of working together and sharing information for the purpose of solving a complex problem.” It is much like collaboration, however, consists of Five Conditions of Collective Success that are quintessential to this approach: a common agenda, shared measurement systems, mutually reinforcing activities, continuous communication, and backbone support organizations.
Homelessness and the housing crisis are complicated challenges that impact people in numerous, diverse ways. By bringing a combination of players to the table, we are better able to address the needs of our clients. As a member of the GH-CAN, ImmaCare connects with important organizations who are also involved in Collective Impact efforts. Additional players include the Department of Education, the Department
of Correction, donors, volunteers, mental health providers, and substance abuse providers. By working together, a wealth of knowledge is accessible, and gaps in service offerings are filled by other team members. Support from donors and volunteers makes it possible for us to provide services and engage our organization and clients with the greater community.
One of ImmaCare’s specialties is that it is the lowest barrier shelter in Hartford. “Low-barrier” means that we accept
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ImmaCare Awarded $144K from
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
to support
Emergency Shelter
We are incredibly grateful for the continued support from HFPG as we
strive to eliminate homelessness. R
ead about the great impact this grant will have on the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
website
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The Newman Club at University of Hartford recently donated 150 personal care kits, that included socks, a juice box, crackers, tissues and candy.
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Community Building at Casa de Francisco
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Having a community and feeling as though you are a part of something greater than yourself helps combat loneliness, promotes general well-being, and improves life expectancy. A TED Talk by psychologist, author, and social science columnist, Susan Pinker entitled “
The secret to living longer may be your social life
,” delved into this concept, finding that having a circle of close people with whom you can rely on, as well as whether or not you interact casually with people throughout your day, are two of the top indicators regarding life expectancy.
“Building a more vibrant community” is an integral part of ImmaCare’s mission. This concept is crucial to our overarching view of the housing crisis landscape. We value quality of life for our clients and tenants, striving to offer opportunities for them to improve themselves and their lives. Amidst other benefits, group activities build community.
Our project-based apartment building, Casa de Francisco, is run by our subsidiary, ImmaCare Solutions LLC. The on-site property manager, Kathy Gonzalez, also coordinates activities for the tenants. By offering activities both on-site
and occasionally off, she helps foster relationships amongst tenants who may not have large circles of friends. Living in
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This past year, Casa de Francisco residents requested a BBQ to celebrate the end of summer together as a community. ImmaCare bought items for the grill and residents provided other dishes for the potluck.
Fun was had by all that attended, and many hope it was the start of a Casa de Francisco tradition.
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Teresa A. Wierbicki
Director of Strategic Development
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