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SSHP's History

The Springfield Supported Housing Program (SSHP) was founded in 2006 to

assist families and individuals in Windsor and Northern Windham counties

who were either homeless, or in danger of losing their housing, find

permanent, affordable housing and receive at-home case management.   


Richard McInerney and Rich Moore, in collaboration with the Springfield

​Family Center and the Springfield Department of Children and Families

developed the framework of the agency. The Rich’s began working together

in Brattleboro, VT with the Morningside Shelter. At the shelter they saw how

supported housing led to longer lasting housing success. Rich Moore said “in

the first year we learned that people did well in a shelter with rules and

expectations and guidance, but when they left they would have to come back

to the shelter again. Over the course of two or three years we learned that

there are some deep rooted, life long issues, and they need more help than

just a short stay in a shelter.” After more than 15 years with the shelter, they

looked to Springfield to develop a similar program. They worked with local

service providers to create a program that met the needs of the community.

They began working with the Springfield Family Center, where they met with

clients and landlords to develop long lasting relationships and successful

tenancies. 


In 2008 SSHP received the Vermont Agency of Human Services Award “in

recognition of extraordinary contributions to the health and wellbeing of

Vermonters.” Upon receiving the award, Rich McInerney said “The program’s

success is based on an accurate assessment of the issues and circumstances

that lead to homelessness, the supports and services necessary to address

these issues, and an honest and positive relationship with landlords.”  The

agency has expanded with new programs and opportunities to reach clients

with different needs. We now operate with 14 total units including programs

with the Department of Corrections, Alcohol and Drug Use, Reach Up,

Homeless Opportunity Grant Program, Economic Services Division and with

​local area medical services.
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Former Executive Director retiring and our current Executive Director, Lee Trapeni, is hired on.
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