Monthly Newsletter – [August, 2025]

40th Anniversary Gala on October 9th

Join us on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at The Loading Dock in Stamford, CT, for a festive night of cocktails, dinner, live music, dessert, and dancing. Together, we’ll celebrate four decades of providing emergency shelter and developing and operating permanent supportive housing for men, women, and families with children across Fairfield County.

Whether you attend, make a donation, or become a sponsor, your partnership helps fuel our mission to prevent and end homelessness in the community.

Interested in sponsorship opportunities?
Please contact the Development Team at events@pacifichouse.org

How It Started 40 Years Ago:

Building the Future, While Reflecting on the Past

In 1982, a temporary shelter opened in the basement of the First Congregational Church in Stamford. The visionaries and co-founders Leslie Furst, Maureen Hughes, Pat Phillips, Nancy Stoetzer, and Reverend Gary P. Brown established what is today’s Pacific House Emergency Shelter.

Historical Timeline: 

• 1985: Became an independent nonprofit

• 1988: Purchased and opened 597 Pacific Street shelter

• 1996–2020: Opened 10 permanent supportive housing properties, launched Meal-a-Month and Young Adult Programs, and became the founding partner of Fairfield 08, known today as The Housing Collective

• 2021–2025: Expanded housing portfolio to include Parkview North, a multifamily home in Darien, and two properties in Stamford’s West Side

• 2027: Rotary Commons will open and house 19 families, 21 individuals, and the new Pacific House headquarters. The second West Side property will open and house 15 families 

Together, with supporters like you, we have built a stronger community and created a legacy.

Now, be the champion who launches the future and writes the next chapter.

Staff Leadership Spotlight

Elizabeth King Promoted to Director of Homeless Shelter Services

Pacific House is proud to announce the promotion of Elizabeth King to Director of Homeless Shelter Services. Since Elizabeth joined Pacific House in 2015, she has become a key figure in the organization.

As Director, Elizabeth will oversee shelter operations, guide our staff, and ensure we continue to meet high standards in client engagement and outcomes. Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth on this well-deserved promotion and in supporting her outstanding work.

“I’m energized by this new opportunity...and I look forward to contributing even more to the team, those we serve, and the mission” — Elizabeth King

Ivy Patrick Promoted to Stamford HUB Manager

Pacific House is pleased to announce the promotion of Ivy Patrick to Stamford HUB Manager, recognizing her leadership, experience, and deep commitment to the mission.

In this role, Ivy will supervise Diversion Specialists, YHDP Youth Navigator, Outreach Workers, and Homeless to Housing (H2H) staff. She will also continue to serve as the YHDP Youth Navigator during the transition. With over a decade of experience and a Master of Social Work from Fordham University, Ivy brings both heart and expertise to the work. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-earned promotion.

“I am very grateful and excited for this new opportunity...I look forward to continuing to support the team as we progress, while also providing the best care to the population that we serve.” — Ivy Patrick

Upcoming Events

Thursday, October 9, 2025: 40th Anniversary Gala

PACIFIC HOUSE

Agency Address

P.O. Box 1252, Stamford, Connecticut 06901

Main Offices: 203-406-0017

Stamford Shelter: 203-348-2792