Craig’s Doors is named in honor of Craig D. Lorraine (1966-2011) – a beloved and cherished brother of four sisters, a Navy veteran who served in the Gulf War, and a talented street musician. Craig was well known in the communities of Northampton and Amherst, and his untimely death in February of 2011 affected many in our community. On one cold night when he arrived at a shelter, at the end of a difficult day, Craig expressed his singular wish to a staff member: “Sometimes I just wish I had a door…a door I can close!” We established Craig’s Doors not just to honor Craig’s wish, but to assist those who struggle to attain the privacy and dignity of a home of their own.