South Park Inn shelter in Hartford has spent the past 40 years helping people experiencing homelessness.

In March, we reported that homelessness in Connecticut jumped 13-14%, with a significant increase in seniors experiencing homelessness.

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Employees, advocates, and people who have experienced what South Park has to offer call it more than a shelter.

“We want them to have a decent experience while they are experiencing homelessness,” Jyreek Ellerbe, the director of operations at South Park Inn, said.

He took us on a tour of the facility, walking through South Park, which was eye opening.

“This is what we call our bubble , and this is where we do all of the intake,” Ellerbe said as he walked us through the fron

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