The brutally cold weather is especially dangerous for those who don't have a home – and as the homeless population in Connecticut ages, the situation gets even more concerning.

State officials say there are over 3,400 unhoused people in Connecticut, including men, women and children. The homeless population has increased for three consecutive years.

Melvin Gordils was living a comfortable life until an accident set him back financially. Pacific House in Stamford is turning his life around.

"I was sleeping in my car, and they brought me in. They really gave me a second chance to get back on my feet," said Gordils.

At Pacific House, more than one-third of the population is over age 55, and there are several over 65.

"In the winter months, it's very, very cold and folks are on the streets. They've been sleeping at the train station and then they're here at our doors. Many people who have been working professionals and are living on a fixed income basically cannot afford to live in Fairfield County," said Pacific House CEO and President Carmen Colon.

A study by GoBankingRates shows over 30% of baby boomers are retiring with no savings.

"We definitely cannot meet the demand. If we don't have more…affordable housing we definitely are not going to be able to house our residents in Connecticut," said Colon. Gov. Ned Lamont last year launched an Interagency Council on Homelessness, but shelters say they need money to help more people. "We live in New England. Don't we know that we have winter every single year? Well, why don't we have funding in the governor's budget?" said Colon. Shelters who spoke with News 12 say some sort of rent control for clients is needed.