Sisters of Charity’s Holy Family Home and Shelter

The managing director of CiSK Ventures in Houston, Texas, Ivor R. Ellul builds on experience in the fields of oil and gas exploration. Outside of the professional environment, he has a long history of social work and charitable sponsorship. One of Ivor Ellul’s volunteer ventures involved helping the Sisters of Charity teach children from the slums of Palermo, Sicily.
The Sisters of Charity is an order of Catholic nuns who serve both the glory of God and the needy populations of the earth. One of its many initiatives is the Holy Family Home and Shelter in Willimantic, Connecticut.
A nonprofit organization that receives funding from the State of Connecticut’s Department of Social Services among other sources, the Holy Family Home and Shelter provides temporary housing for children, mothers, and fathers who meet certain criteria. This shelter maintains 28 beds and serves its residents three meals each day.
Residents of the Holy Family Home and Shelter typically stay an average of 60 to 90 days. In addition to receiving food and shelter, they gain access to valuable programs and services that range from life skills workshops to child education initiatives.
