Our History

Helping the homeless since 1984

  • 1982

    A group of Hartford residents, concerned with increasing rates of homelessness and a shortage of affordable housing, purchase and renovate the former South Park Methodist Church.

  • 1984

    South Park Inn’s Emergency Shelter opens its doors to families and individuals.

  • 1989 – 2017

    South Park Inn operates a Transitional Living Program.

  • 1995 – 2021

    The historic Plimpton House mansion is transformed into permanent supportive housing for seniors and people with disabilities.

  • 2007

    Veterans’ Services establishes the weekly Veteran Drop-In Center.

  • 2017

    Our medical and behavioral respite partnership begins with Hartford HealthCare and St. Francis Hospital.

  • April – August 2020

    South Park Inn assumes a leadership role in the region’s historic efforts to fight COVID-19.

  • 2020

    South Park Inn launches its first non-residential Homelessness Prevention Program.

  • 2021

    Journey Home and South Park Inn partner to provide targeted Housing Search support to people matched through the Greater Hartford Coordinated Access Network with rental assistance or subsidies.