Picture Vernon — New Name, New Look For Vernon Shelter

VERNON, CT — The latest installment of the Picture Vernon series takes us back just a few hours, when the local shelter was given a new name Friday to go along with a fresh new look.

It's now the New Hope House.

It's still at the corner of Prospect Street and East Main Street, but it's no longer the Cornerstone shelter.

Officials from the town, state and from the shelter gathered at the steps of New Hope House Friday to cut the ceremonial ribbon and to check out the new digs.

Rooms and lounge areas have been refurbished and are more secure.

Take a tour through the shelter via the attached gallery.

Several local businesses assisted with the renovations and members of the Christian Apostolic Church fashioned quilts to make bedrooms more cozy. Clients can take the quilts with them when they transition from the shelter.

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The picture Vernon series takes a look at images of the town, past and present.