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Leading the Effort to End Homelessness in the Capital Region of Connecticut

At Journey Home, we believe that everyone deserves to feel the comfort and safety of home.

Homelessness is a complicated and expensive social problem.

Without coordinating all available programs and services:.

• Responses are siloed
• Efforts get duplicated
• Dollars are wasted

Journey Home coordinates the Capital Region’s system for ending homelessness. We guide the efforts between service providers, government agencies, businesses, and local communities to achieve enduring, systemic change.

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Our mission is to ensure a home for all.

We’ve spent more than a decade committed to ending homelessness in Connecticut’s Capital region by applying sustainable solutions to the barriers that create cycles of homelessness.

Every day, we work to:

• Prevent as many people as possible from losing their housing
• Increase the speed at which we find housing for anyone who is already experiencing homelessness
• Help folks move into their homes and provide the furnishings and services they need to never become homeless again

Richard Buckminster Fuller says, “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”

For Connecticut, that new model is the Coordinated Access Network, a way for people who are experiencing homelessness to access housing and support services in a standardized and organized way. It involves having clear protocols, assessment tools, and agreed-upon priorities within the community that serves homeless individuals.

“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”

–Richard Buckminster Fuller

The Results (So Far)

Decrease in the number of people experiencing chronic homelessness since 2015, journey home mission: our mission is to ensure a home for all..

We believe the most powerful way to do this is collectively - by working together with service providers, elected officials, businesses and local communities to end homelessness in the Capital region of Connecticut. We will build partnerships, advance innovative solutions and achieve enduring, systemic change.

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• Who We Serve

We welcome anyone without a home. And then we help them find one.

We do so much more than provide free access to safe shelter and a warm meal. Our "housing first" approach helps break the cycle of homelessness through housing assistance, support services, and employment opportunities.

This 360-degree approach is designed to break the cycle of homelessness.

Our emergency shelter is open 24/7 to anyone in need. Guests have access to an overnight bed or being enrolled into our residential program, case management and housing assistance.

True Worth Place is open daily from 7:00am-3:00pm and is a comprehensive resource center and day shelter providing access to a variety of services including case management, housing assistance, classes and more.

UpSpire, our social enterprise, provides employment opportunities for those struggling with barriers to work including homelessness, criminal histories, and other barriers to employment.

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Our trained staff and volunteers provide personal care and help with meal preparation, laundry, and housekeeping. This enables families to focus on time with their loved one.

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We believe families should not be burdened by financial obligations during this special time with loved ones. We provide our services free of charge to all guests.

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The Journey Home provides a safe and peaceful home setting. Our goal is to make our guests’ last days with their loved ones as comfortable as possible.

Volunteers, including Master Gardeners, manage the beautiful garden areas throughout the property. Welcoming seasonal flowers, ferns, a raised vegetable bed, and potted plants welcome all who come our way. Our volunteers also cook meals, do  chores, put together mailings, sit with guests, and much more.

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Construction of our new, rustic chapel is moving along. The volunteer crew from First Baptist anticipates an early fall completion! Our dream for the chapel is to provide an intimate space for families to privately gather and to facilitate memorial events.

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I was impressed with every aspect of The Journey Home and the care Dad received.  We were distraught and overwhelmed; the staff and caregivers knew everything “right” to do for him and for us. It seemed they cared for Dad as much as we did.  Thank you.

Our purpose is to provide a “home” for individuals with 30 days or less life expectancy who have limited financial and caregiver resources. The patient’s hospice team will provide physical, spiritual, emotional, and medical support. We will provide a room and a qualified team of trained staff and volunteers at no cost.

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Each prospective resident must have a terminal illness with a prognosis of three months or less. They are then interviewed by our nursing staff to make sure that Journey Home is a good match for their needs and for ours.

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Our 8 Best Trans-Siberian Rail Tours of 2022

Come with us on truly... The Journey of a Lifetime along the world’s longest railway. See how the landscape and culture changes as you head West to East. See Moscow, Siberia, China and more. Our Trans-Siberian Railway tours are all customizable and can be adjusted to fit any budget. Our most popular packages are listed below. Please click on the tour details to learn more or contact us for more information about our Trans Siberian rail tours using the form on the page. Feel free to also schedule a call with one of our Russian travel specialists. Many travelers have found this to be the best way to together, create an unforgettable customized tour for you.

Trans-Siberian by Imperial Russia Train

Besides the below tours, we also offer a luxurious tour by a private train

Trans-Siberian 3 in 1

This is our shortest version of our Trans Siberian railroad tours but it covers some of the most interesting cities. The trip begins in Moscow, the capital of Russia, then continues on to Yekaterinburg, located in the Ural Mountains and at the edge of Siberia. The tour ends on the shores of Lake Baikal.

• Schedule Tour can be started on any day
• Route Moscow - Yekaterinburg - Irkutsk
• Languages English-speaking guide is guaranteed. Other languages are on request.
• Accommodation The following hotel options are available: 3 stars
• PRIVATE TOUR This is a private tour, there won't be other people in your group

Great Russia by Train

This tour will take you along the full route of the Trans-Siberian railway to 3 of Russia's most interesting cities - Moscow with stunning Red Square, the Kremlin and Cathedrals, Irkutsk located in the heart of Siberia and home to the great Lake Baikal and Vladivostok - the King of the East with its harbor of the Golden Horn and Amursky Bay on the Pacific Ocean.

• Route Moscow - Irkutsk - Vladivostok

Trans-Sib - four cities

On this great Eurasian journey from West to East you will cover the entire route of the Trans-Siberian Railway, visiting four major cities along the way: Russia's capital Moscow, Yekaterinburg in the Ural Mountains, Irkutsk including incredible Lake Baikal, and finally Vladivostok on the Pacific Ocean, at the very edge of Russia.

• Route Moscow - Yekaterinburg - Irkutsk - Vladivostok

Highlights on the Trans-Sib

This tour is a great choice for seeing the highlights of Russia, Mongolia and China. From Golden-Domed Moscow you will continue on to Irkutsk and visit beautiful Lake Baikal. Mongolia will greet you with its endless steppes and the Gobi Desert. Finally, you will reach China and visit the magnificent Great Wall, Ming Tombs and Forbidden city.

• Schedule Tour can be started on any Monday
• Route Moscow - Irkutsk - Ulan Bator - Beijing

The Great Journey - East to West

This trip lasts for 2 weeks and passes through 6 fascinating cities. Starting in Vladivostok with its harbour of the Golden Horn and passing through the Buddhist city of Ulan-Ude, then to Irkutsk - home of magnificent Lake Baikal and onto Novosibirsk and Yekaterinburg - very dynamic Siberian cities, and finally ending in golden-domed Moscow.

• Route Vladivostok - Ulan-Ude - Irkutsk - Novosibirsk - Yekaterinburg - Moscow

5 stars - East to West

This tour covers the highlights of the Trans-Siberian Railway - including all 5 major cities along its route. You will admire cultural masterpieces in Beijing, learn about nomadic life in Mongolia, see amazing Lake Baikal in Irkutsk, learn about the fate of the Last Tsar in Yekaterinburg, and visit Russia's energetic capital Moscow.

• Schedule Tour can be started on any Thursday.
• Route Beijing - Ulaanbaatar - Irkutsk - Yekaterinburg - Moscow

Trans-Sib through Russia - Mongolia - China

This exciting Trans-Siberian tour takes you to three countries - Russia, Mongolia and China. From Moscow you will proceed to the Siberian cities of Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and Irkutsk, close to Lake Baikal. Then you will cross Mongolia with its endless steppes and the Goby Desert, and finally arrive in China with the Great Wall and more.

• Schedule Tour can be started on any Saturday
• Route Moscow - Yekaterinburg - Novosibirsk - Irkutsk - Ulaanbaatar - Beijing

Journey of a Lifetime

The tour is a great opportunity to visit three countries on one trip. You will be delighted with the capital of Russia, see the border of Europe and Asia in Yekaterinburg, admire beautiful nature in Krasnoyarsk, see the world's largest lake Baikal, steppes of Mongolia and China's cultural heritage.

• Route Moscow - Yekaterinburg - Krasnoyarsk - Irkutsk - Ulaanbaatar - Beijing

My wife & I have just completed the Journey of a Lifetime 16 day 15 night Trip as organised by Express to Russia. We also had a tour of St Petersburg & Moscow as well. The planning & execution of both trips was well above our expectations. The guides we had in all of our destinations were exceptional & the meet & greet & return to the stations went as smooth as clockwork. We had one minor hitch but that was through no fault of Express to Russia..a quick email from our Ipad had the problem resolved immediately We did have some misgivings at the start about doing the booking online ourselves but Elena was wonderful & answered all of our questions promptly & to our satisfaction. We felt comfortable with the whole process.The train trip is wonderful with Mongolia being a "special " place for us! We highly recommend Elena & her company. I am happy to answer any questions any body may wish to ask.

Thank you so very much for organizing our trip. Everything went wonderfully, and we really enjoyed our time in Russia. Moscow was beautiful, Lake Baikal was very cold, yet very fun to swim in, and the DPR Koreans that I met and made friends with in Vladivostok was beyond priceless. The guides you got for us did an exceptional job, and the drivers helped us out a lot as well. The hotels you got for us were great, and the room you got for us in the Vladivostok really made the long stay comfortable. The trains were also very enjoyable as was the Russian hospitality, although we really weren´t expecting people to be so generous or helpful. Overall, the trip was wonderful, and you arranged it magnificently. You really went out of your way to accommodate my schedule and help me with my schoolwork, so I really appreciate it; I couldn´t have done it without you. So once again, thank you for all of your efforts, and hopefully in the future you will be able to help us out again. Take care, and thank you for everything.

The Trans-Siberian Express is the longest train journey in the world. The route takes you from ancient Russian cities through deep forests and breathtaking mountains to Siberian outposts and into Asia. You will visit Buddhist temples , Lake Baikal , the Ural Mountains , Vladivostok or Beijing . Express to Russia is a specialist in travel for individuals and small groups along the route. We will make sure that you have an unforgettable journey on this incredible adventure. Choose basic packages below or contact us to arrange your own custom travel.

Our Russian tours are offered as land only where you arrange your own airfare and we meet you at the airport and handle everything else. You can easily book the discount tickets yourself through our own discount internet ticket office . Please browse our discount air tickets section to learn more.

Trans-Siberian Train

The main route of the Trans-Siberian Railway begins in Moscow and heads east to Vladivostok passing through Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Ulan Ude, Chita, Blagoveshchensk and Khabarovsk. The length of the route is 9259 km or 5753 miles. The train travels through 7 time zones and takes 8 days to complete without making overnight stops. The Trans-Siberian splits off into a few other fascinating directions as well:

Trans-Mongolian Train

The Trans-Mongolian Line was built from 1940 to 1956 between Ulan-Ude at Lake Baikal’s eastern shore and the Chinese capital Beijing. From Ulan-Ude the tracks go south towards Mongolia, crossing the great Gobi Desert and finally ending up in Beijing. This route is a mere 7867 kilometers long (Moscow - Beijing).

Trans-Manchurian Train

The Trans-Manchurian Line runs on the same route as the Trans-Siberian as far as Tarskaya, which is a few hundred miles east of Baikal. From Tarskaya, the line runs southeast into China near Zabaikalsk and makes its way down to Beijing. This route is a 9001 kilometres long (Moscow - Beijing).

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Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

Where does the trans-siberian railway start and where does it end.

The Trans-Siberian Railway starts in Moscow and extends all the way to Vladivostok on the Pacific Ocean. This route connects the European part of Russia, the Ural region, Siberia and the Russian Far East.

Are Beijing and Ulan Bator stops along the Trans-Siberian railway?

Beijing and Ulan Bator are parts of Trans-Mongolian railway - an offshoot of the main Trans-Siberian Railway. There are many options to arrange your travel: to visit Ulan Bator and or follow the Trans-Siberian railway to or from Vladivostok. 

Can I use the hop-on hop-off principle when traveling by Trans-Siberian train?

Unfortunately, that is not possible. Train tickets in Russia are not open, so you will need a separate ticket with a particular date for each leg of your trip - for example, you may go all the way from Moscow to Vladivostok, but you will only be able to leave the train for short stops at the railway stations. In case if you would like to explore different cities on the way, you will need separate tickets, for example Moscow – Yekaterinburg, Yekaterinburg – Irkutsk, Irkutsk - Vladivostok. We offer carefully planned private tours that will allow you to visit several cities on your way.

Are there showers aboard Trans-Siberian trains?

Most of the Trans-Siberian trains do not have showers, and there are two WCs per each carriage. Please consider it while planning your trip. We recommend to choose shorter distances (that is, to plan more overnight stops in the cities along the way) to avoid the inconvenience of not showering. Another option is to choose the trip on board a more luxurious train which has all the on-board amenities that one might need.

Are meals included on the board of Trans-Siberian express train?

When traveling with RZD regular trains meals are not included. You can easily buy your meals in the restaurant car.  Another option is to buy local specialties from “babushkas” (grandmothers, or simply Russian old ladies) on the short train stops along the way. This is a very authentic way of getting your meals.

What is the most comfortable way to travel on the Trans-Siberian railroad?

There are luxurious trains on the Trans-Siberian railway that are quite different from regular RZD trains and can be described as 5* hotels on wheels. We offer this type of accommodation on the Imperial Russia train where you can enjoy a full board menu, a shower and a comfortable compartment.

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• K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

Administrative Processing after interview and verbal approval at Moscow embassy

By bubba1 March 15, 2006 in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

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A few days ago my fiancee was interviewed at the Moscow embassy for her K1 visa . Everything during the interview appeared to go smoothly - all of the paperwork was in order, the interviewer seemed satisfied, and at the end kept my fiancee's passport and told her she was approved and the visa would arrive in a week.

Two days later, we received a phone call from the embassy saying not to expect the visa any time soon, and that additional processing of two weeks to two months would be required.

The Department of State in Washington confirmed the file is in "administrative processing" but could not explain why, nor what type of processing would be completed, nor where the work would be done.

Has anyone had experience with the Moscow embassy basically "un-approving" a verbal approval given at the interview? Any suggestions where to go from here?

Based on the verbal approval from the consular officer, we already purchased plane tickets, so this screwup is going to cost me.

Thanks in advance.

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AP can last for anywhere from days to months or longer. I think once her name or prints were cabled back to DOS in the states she had some type of hit. It does not mean she is bad person but they have to get all her background checks completed. You can not expediate the case and no one will be able to help you until it completes.

Many men are told 2 weeks to 6 weeks. I am now over 90 days and still on AP so I will say stay strong, pray for patience and understanding and hopefully your AP will finish soon. Sorry about the loss on the plane ticket, too.

Everything I respond to is from personal knowledge, research or experience and I am in no means a lawyer or do I claim to be one. Everyone should read, research and be responsible for your own journey.

Thanks for the feedback... was he told at the time of the interview it would go to Administrative Processing, or did they tell him he was approved, and then notify you a few days later that it was going to Administrative Processing?

At the interview the CO told him the case was fine and needed more processing. They gave him a 221 g form and said that it could be few weeks and not to contact the embassy until after 45 business days barring holidays and weekends. We have contacted DOS and the embassy and they are telling us we are still in processing. Embassy says fine just to wait out the processing. They are very tight lipped on the AR/AP and will not tell what checks are being done.

Once they submit the fingerprints and names if they have any hits they cannot release the visa. They have to hold it until all checks are finalized and agreed upon.

I called State and they looked at the file... told me that all the background checks were in and cleared, and nothing new has been ordered from DC. They couldn't say exactly what is going on in Moscow. My Senator got an email response from the consulate today, I am supposed to wait an "indefinite" period of time. I'm not sure what else to do here. Anybody have suggestions?

arrowhead   0

Obviously, you can only wait. It may take some time, but there is nothing else that you can do.

By the way, the State Department recommends that nobody purchase a plane ticket to the USA until the visa is in hand.

02-21-2006 Mailed K-1 application to Nebraska.

02-23-2006 USPS online confirmation of delivery.

02-24-2006 NOA1 (received 03-02-2006).

02-28-2006 Touched - first time.

03-01-2006 Check cashed.

05-03-2006 NOA2 - 68 days from NOA1.

05-16-2006 NVC received application.

06-27-2006 NOA2 again?

08-08-2006 Interview at Kiev embassy.

08-09-2006 Received the K-1 visa.

10-07-2006 Arrived at JFK airport.

10-26-2006 Applied for Social Security card.

12-29-2006 Married!!!

01-03-2007 Received Social Security card.

01-22-2007 Mailed I-485, I 765, and I-131 forms.

01-26-2007 NOA for I-485, I-765, and I-131.

01-27-2007 Received Illinois state ID card and driver's permit.

02-15-2007 Biometrics appointment.

02-28-2007 Received driver's license.

03-08-2007 I-485 approved.

03-15-2007 Received Permanent Resident Card.

03-15-2007 Applied for Social Security Card with married last name.

Yeah, I knew that up front, and deliberately waited until after the interview to aviod getting nailed for canceling a flight. The consular officer said the case was approved and the visa would be delivered in one week. I suppose taking their word at face value was a mistake. Very disappointing, given the total lack of explanation from the consulate.

Sorry but all you can do it wait the process out.

• 1 month later...

stasd   0

Do you have any updates on visa status for you fiancée?

My fiancée has a similar situation in Moscow. It’s almost four month she is waiting for Administrative processing complete.

iceyspots   0

Well... I'm sure what Moscow wanted to say was "You have a bona fide realationship and your fiancé passed the interview however additional security checks need to be put in place" ... Interview approval doesn't neccesarily mean you'll have the visa in hand... but a lot of these checks can go very quickly so you will have to wait it out

Larry and Maria   0

Another place you could go to find out what the experiences recently have been is the Yahoo RussianWomenList.

I remember seeing a couple that just had this in Moscow in March I believe it was.

Same situation and I think it took them about a month.

One of the respondees to his query had the same thing happen.

Not much consolation -- just a suggestion of another place to check.

Seems to be the proverbial "black hole" and go figure.

So Sorry to hear it.

I hope it gets resolved quickly.

Larry and Maria

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