About this Event
Launched in 2024, Homeless to Boldness has quickly become CCA’s signature annual event, bringing together more than 140 community members, business leaders, supporters, volunteers, and families to celebrate resilience and the progress of families experiencing homelessness.
Homeless to Boldness will be hosted this year at the Dixwell Community “Q” House on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 from 4-7pm to share stories of resilience, inspire hope, and foster community. Join us to support families in their pursuit of careers and be inspired. Suggested attire: business casual.
Itinerary:
4pm-5pm: Cocktail Hour (non-alcoholic) and Employer Networking Mixer
5pm-6pm: Speakers and Future Career Fashion Showcase
- Featuring emcee Babz Rawls-Ivy
- Keynote Speaker Rev. Odell Montgomery Cooper
- Honoree Senator Martin Looney
- Honoree T Calloway
6pm-7pm: Dinner and raffle
- Featuring music from Nelson Garcia
- Featuring music from Yale's Out of the Blue
Event venue & nearby stays
Dixwell Community House (Q House), 197 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, United States
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