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‘Two Hamdens’: financial insecurity not shown in the census

A lack of services and representation of poverty and financial insecurity in Hamden contribute to the long-term struggles of its community members

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‘I just want to eat’ Hamden looks to solve rise in homelessness

John Kennedy spends much of his day next to a concrete divider in the Walmart parking lot on Dixwell Avenue in Hamden. He’s not there by choice, although passers-by may think that’s the case. That, however, may change with a partnership that evolved among the Hamden Police Department, the Hamden Community Development Department and the…

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‘They automatically assume we’re all junkies and bums’; a look behind homelessness in Hamden

If you are entering Hamden off the highway, you may be greeted by homeless people. Hamden has seen a surge in homelessness recently. But, it seems as if there is a misconception between different types of homeless people in the area. “There are a lot of sloppy homeless people who steal from us,” said an…