Operation Hope is a local agency, established in 1986, that helps the homeless and that operates a homeless shelter at 50 Nichols St. next to the Fairfield Police Department and Station 1 of the Fairfield Fire Department.
Operation Hope states that its mission is to provide innovative solutions to homelessness in Fairfield and the surrounding community through housing development, advocacy, education and personalized support services for individuals and families. The agency says that it helps people reach their potential in an environment where compassion inspires dignity and hope.
Operation Hope's administrative offices and food pantry are at 636 Old Post Road.
Operation Hope is in need of volunteers and donations to its food pantry. For information, call 203-292-5588 or e-mail Carla Miklos, Operation Hope's executive director, at cmiklos@operationhopect.org