2026 Legislative Session
Read and watch news coverage about Connecticut’s 2026 Legislative Session featuring CEO Kara Capone.
CEO Kara Capone Shares Insights in Op-Ed
Read CEO Kara Capone’s insights about the link between affordable housing, homelessness, and Connecticut’s nonprofit sector in this op-ed cowritten with David Rich, president and CEO of The Housing Collective.
Mercy Housing Featured at News Conference with Sen. Richard Blumenthal Nov. 14
Chris, a participant in Mercy’s Permanent Supportive Housing program, shared how Mercy’s programs changed his life during a conference about reduced funding for homelessness services.
Read a portion of Chris’s story from the news conference in the article from the CT Mirror below.
CEO Kara Capone Speaks at News Conference with Governor Lamont Nov. 7.
Capone joined state leaders and Governor Lamont to discuss the state’s upcoming Special Session, which includes a revised housing bill.
Read CEO Kara Capone’s comments from the news conference in the article from CT Public below.
CEO Kara Capone Speaks at News Conference with Governor Lamont Aug. 4
Capone joined state and federal leaders, service providers, and Governor Lamont to discuss the impacts of a recent Executive Order on Connecticut’s homeless population.
Read CEO Kara Capone’s comments from the news conference in the article from CT Public below.
Watch NBC Connecticut’s coverage of the news conference and read CEO Kara Capone’s comments below.
Mercy Housing receives Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Mercy Fund for Ministry Grant
The grant supports the work done in Mercy Housing’s Friendship Center.
Read the story of “David”, a retired teacher who has become homeless and is a frequent guest at the Friendship Center as posted on the Sisters of Mercy of America’s website.
Mercy Housing Hosts Governor Lamont for Jan. 17 News Conference
Lamont announced a $58.6M allocation from the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee to create a new housing initiative for those experiencing homelessness and opioid use disorder from the Chapel at St. Elizabeth House.
Watch NBC Connecticut’s interview with CEO Kara Capone and a resident graduating from Mercy Housing’s Women’s Recovery Program.
CEO Kara Capone Touts Importance of Rapid Rehousing For Those Experiencing Homelessness and Addiction
Her comments to the CT Mirror follow the announcement of a $58.6 million dollar allocation from the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee.
Fox 61's The Real Story
Watch episodes of Fox 61’s The Real Story featuring CEO Kara Capone.
February 11, 2024: CEO Kara Capone discusses the challenges of finding affordable housing in CT and more.
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CT Post: CEO Kara Capone shares how Mercy makes the holidays brighter for those in need
CT Mirror: Cold Weather Services for the Homeless may Shrink after Funding Cuts
WCAI: CT Housing Case Workers Report Burnout as the State’s Housing Crisis Worsens