Ken Carpenter, a Mystic resident, was recently inducted into the due to his service in the Navy and his many community contributions. Carpenter is the founder of the for families with children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Carpenter said the shelter has helped more than 850 families in its 12 years of operation.
VIDEO: Founder Of Mystic Area Shelter Finds More Time To Volunteer In Retirement
Retired Union Baptist minister Ken Carpenter found a way to start a homeless shelter when the right reason showed up on the church's front stairs.
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Laurie Laidley May 24, 2013 at 12:01 pm
I agree. The bottom line is we're all defenseless if we are deprived of our right to bear arms. Gun…Read More restrictions do nothing to prevent criminals from getting and using guns. They simply impede law-abiding citizens from getting and using them to defend ourselves from the criminals. I don't want to be stuck at a gunfight with nothing more than a cell phone camera.
Richard Waselik May 23, 2013 at 02:28 pm
The unions are in support and wrote this bill with a couple of state representatives. Council 4 of…Read More AFSCME is fighting for this bill to pass for all those that work hard in the State of Connecticut. Any support would be great. Thank you.
frank pucci May 19, 2013 at 10:21 am
my letter will be off monday,i am in total support of this bill. after working your whole life one…Read More should be able to retire with dignity and enjoy your last years. if the unions in the state can work with you for the passage of this bill, this bill SB 54 WILL PASS.