The Pels Fund was established in June 2019 to benefit low-income tenants facing the threat of homelessness in Connecticut. The Fund was founded by attorneys at Greater Hartford Legal Aid, Inc. to honor the exemplary career and contributions of Attorney David A. Pels, one of the pioneers of landlord-tenant law in Connecticut.
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Help ensure that funds to help combat homelessness exist in perpetuity:
Grants from the Pels Fund may be made to assist low-income tenants individually (e.g., through emergency rental payments to prevent an eviction or subsidy termination) or to support advocacy on behalf of low-income tenants in Connecticut by non-profit organizations.
David Pels at the 2018 Fellows Reception.
Pels Eligibility
To apply for a Pels Grant, the application must be submitted by a legal aid attorney employed at one of the legal service providers listed below on behalf of the client tenant applicant.
A Committee reviews and decides on awarding funds. Laura Pels, David's wife, and Peter Arakas serve as committee co-chairs.
