Elm City COMPASS helps those in need in New Haven by meeting them where they are

by Cris Villalonga-Vivoni, Staff Writer, New Haven Register │ October 10, 2024

NEW HAVEN — Sometimes, all it takes is some Cheez-Its and water bottles for Sarah Alkire and Euphemia White of Elm City COMPASS to build trust with someone experiencing homelessness. In matching forest green crewnecks embroidered with "Elm City COMPASS," they quietly walk around the New Haven Green and introduce themselves to people bundled in sleep packs lying in the shade.

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