The Housing Collective
@housingcollective.bsky.social
Non-profit based in Bridgeport, CT harnessing the power of collective impact to ensure stable, affordable housing is available for everyone.
Thanks to AG Tong for standing up for the dignity of our unhoused neighbors in CT. This lawsuit states acurately that HUD cuts will "essentially guarantee that tens of thousands of formerly homeless individuals and families will be evicted back into homelessness."
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
November 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Thanks to AG Tong for standing up for the dignity of our unhoused neighbors in CT. This lawsuit states acurately that HUD cuts will "essentially guarantee that tens of thousands of formerly homeless individuals and families will be evicted back into homelessness."
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
Community land trusts preserve affordability by acquiring land & ensuring the homes built on that land remain affordable
Join us for a webinar series to hear local & national experts share how this model can support a better housing future in CT
🔗 cho.thehousingcollective.org/community-la...
Join us for a webinar series to hear local & national experts share how this model can support a better housing future in CT
🔗 cho.thehousingcollective.org/community-la...
November 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Community land trusts preserve affordability by acquiring land & ensuring the homes built on that land remain affordable
Join us for a webinar series to hear local & national experts share how this model can support a better housing future in CT
🔗 cho.thehousingcollective.org/community-la...
Join us for a webinar series to hear local & national experts share how this model can support a better housing future in CT
🔗 cho.thehousingcollective.org/community-la...
@ctinsider.bsky.social @jrabethomas.bsky.social asked unhoused poeple to share what life is like & what would help them the most
These stories remind us homelessness isn’t just a statistic - if we want to understand, we have to listen to the people living it
📰 www.ctinsider.com/projects/new...
These stories remind us homelessness isn’t just a statistic - if we want to understand, we have to listen to the people living it
📰 www.ctinsider.com/projects/new...
November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
@ctinsider.bsky.social @jrabethomas.bsky.social asked unhoused poeple to share what life is like & what would help them the most
These stories remind us homelessness isn’t just a statistic - if we want to understand, we have to listen to the people living it
📰 www.ctinsider.com/projects/new...
These stories remind us homelessness isn’t just a statistic - if we want to understand, we have to listen to the people living it
📰 www.ctinsider.com/projects/new...
Communities rely on the HUD Continuum of Care Program to sustain proven, life-saving supportive housing
At a time when homelessness is reaching record highs, HUD’s new Notice of Funding Opportunity jeopardizes that progress
Full statement: thehousingcollective.org/news/stateme...
At a time when homelessness is reaching record highs, HUD’s new Notice of Funding Opportunity jeopardizes that progress
Full statement: thehousingcollective.org/news/stateme...
November 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Communities rely on the HUD Continuum of Care Program to sustain proven, life-saving supportive housing
At a time when homelessness is reaching record highs, HUD’s new Notice of Funding Opportunity jeopardizes that progress
Full statement: thehousingcollective.org/news/stateme...
At a time when homelessness is reaching record highs, HUD’s new Notice of Funding Opportunity jeopardizes that progress
Full statement: thehousingcollective.org/news/stateme...
We're encouraged to see lawmakers prioritize housing during CT's special legislative session, loosening zoning restrictions & providing funding to offset potential federal cuts to housing assistance. Still, this is not the end but the start of progress.
🔗 thehousingcollective.org/news/stateme...
🔗 thehousingcollective.org/news/stateme...
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We're encouraged to see lawmakers prioritize housing during CT's special legislative session, loosening zoning restrictions & providing funding to offset potential federal cuts to housing assistance. Still, this is not the end but the start of progress.
🔗 thehousingcollective.org/news/stateme...
🔗 thehousingcollective.org/news/stateme...
Tenant organizing continues to grow in eastern CT as tenants from New London & Niantic unionize to fight predatory tactics of Alpha Capital Funds
The Center for Housing Opportunity Eastern CT was proud to stand for housing stability this morning w/residents &
the CT Tenants Union
The Center for Housing Opportunity Eastern CT was proud to stand for housing stability this morning w/residents &
the CT Tenants Union
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Tenant organizing continues to grow in eastern CT as tenants from New London & Niantic unionize to fight predatory tactics of Alpha Capital Funds
The Center for Housing Opportunity Eastern CT was proud to stand for housing stability this morning w/residents &
the CT Tenants Union
The Center for Housing Opportunity Eastern CT was proud to stand for housing stability this morning w/residents &
the CT Tenants Union
Join us for an evening of film, dialogue & community action on local housing with Fairfield County's Community Foundation & @norwalkfilmfest.bsky.social .
🎟️Free to attend, RSVP required, suggested donation $20
📅 December 2, 2025
🕖 5:30–8:30 p.m.
📍Norwalk Community College Auditorium
🎟️Free to attend, RSVP required, suggested donation $20
📅 December 2, 2025
🕖 5:30–8:30 p.m.
📍Norwalk Community College Auditorium
November 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Join us for an evening of film, dialogue & community action on local housing with Fairfield County's Community Foundation & @norwalkfilmfest.bsky.social .
🎟️Free to attend, RSVP required, suggested donation $20
📅 December 2, 2025
🕖 5:30–8:30 p.m.
📍Norwalk Community College Auditorium
🎟️Free to attend, RSVP required, suggested donation $20
📅 December 2, 2025
🕖 5:30–8:30 p.m.
📍Norwalk Community College Auditorium
We're hiring a Manager for the Northwest CT Coordinated Access Network (CAN). We serve as the backbone organization supporting the Northwest CT CAN, a coordinated system for people to access housing / homeless services in Litchfield County & Greater Waterbury.
🔗 bit.ly/ODINWCTManager
🔗 bit.ly/ODINWCTManager
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We're hiring a Manager for the Northwest CT Coordinated Access Network (CAN). We serve as the backbone organization supporting the Northwest CT CAN, a coordinated system for people to access housing / homeless services in Litchfield County & Greater Waterbury.
🔗 bit.ly/ODINWCTManager
🔗 bit.ly/ODINWCTManager
In Darien, 28% of working families can’t afford basic living costs — and it takes $50.54/hr to rent a 2-bedroom. As the town expands affordable housing, these numbers show why homes must be within reach for those who keep the community running. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-10...
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In Darien, 28% of working families can’t afford basic living costs — and it takes $50.54/hr to rent a 2-bedroom. As the town expands affordable housing, these numbers show why homes must be within reach for those who keep the community running. www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-10...
“I’ve been told the state marshal will be knocking on my door tomorrow and that I’d better be ready to go,” said 73 year-old Peter Rusnak of Bridgeport, after weeks of seeking help to prevent eviction. Stories like Peter’s show why we must do more to protect residents from eviction and displacement.
October 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
“I’ve been told the state marshal will be knocking on my door tomorrow and that I’d better be ready to go,” said 73 year-old Peter Rusnak of Bridgeport, after weeks of seeking help to prevent eviction. Stories like Peter’s show why we must do more to protect residents from eviction and displacement.
“I see more older people out there now than I do young kids" says Bob at the Friendship Service Center.
New research shows senior homelessness is skyrocketing in CT.
Stories like this demonstrate why we need to ensure housing stability for residents of all ages.
New research shows senior homelessness is skyrocketing in CT.
Stories like this demonstrate why we need to ensure housing stability for residents of all ages.
October 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
“I see more older people out there now than I do young kids" says Bob at the Friendship Service Center.
New research shows senior homelessness is skyrocketing in CT.
Stories like this demonstrate why we need to ensure housing stability for residents of all ages.
New research shows senior homelessness is skyrocketing in CT.
Stories like this demonstrate why we need to ensure housing stability for residents of all ages.
🎉 We’re officially Great Place To Work Certified! 🎉
We’re proud to join the Great Place To Work community — a recognition of the positive culture we’ve built at The Housing Collective. Thank you to our team for making it great place to work — today and every day! #CertificationNationDay
We’re proud to join the Great Place To Work community — a recognition of the positive culture we’ve built at The Housing Collective. Thank you to our team for making it great place to work — today and every day! #CertificationNationDay
October 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🎉 We’re officially Great Place To Work Certified! 🎉
We’re proud to join the Great Place To Work community — a recognition of the positive culture we’ve built at The Housing Collective. Thank you to our team for making it great place to work — today and every day! #CertificationNationDay
We’re proud to join the Great Place To Work community — a recognition of the positive culture we’ve built at The Housing Collective. Thank you to our team for making it great place to work — today and every day! #CertificationNationDay
The CT Foundation for Open Govt recognized our Centers for Housing Opportunity w/the Mitchell W. Pearlman Freedom of Information Award 👏
The award acknowledges our efforts to promote transparency & open meetings w/our reports & weekly emails about local land use boards
🔗 ctfog.org/pearlman/con...
The award acknowledges our efforts to promote transparency & open meetings w/our reports & weekly emails about local land use boards
🔗 ctfog.org/pearlman/con...
October 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The CT Foundation for Open Govt recognized our Centers for Housing Opportunity w/the Mitchell W. Pearlman Freedom of Information Award 👏
The award acknowledges our efforts to promote transparency & open meetings w/our reports & weekly emails about local land use boards
🔗 ctfog.org/pearlman/con...
The award acknowledges our efforts to promote transparency & open meetings w/our reports & weekly emails about local land use boards
🔗 ctfog.org/pearlman/con...
Southeastern Connecticut has its first tenant union 🪧🔑
We’ve been supporting the Bay Point tenants in East Lyme since their new landlord hiked rents last summer
We’re proud to help them launch their new union, the 20th CT Tenants Union chapter and counting 👏
We’ve been supporting the Bay Point tenants in East Lyme since their new landlord hiked rents last summer
We’re proud to help them launch their new union, the 20th CT Tenants Union chapter and counting 👏
September 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Southeastern Connecticut has its first tenant union 🪧🔑
We’ve been supporting the Bay Point tenants in East Lyme since their new landlord hiked rents last summer
We’re proud to help them launch their new union, the 20th CT Tenants Union chapter and counting 👏
We’ve been supporting the Bay Point tenants in East Lyme since their new landlord hiked rents last summer
We’re proud to help them launch their new union, the 20th CT Tenants Union chapter and counting 👏
Join us and @desegregatect.bsky.social for a walk audit of the Noroton Heights Metro North station next month! Explore how Darien is expanding with transit-oriented housing on a station-area tour with local leaders and developers.
Registration Link: bit.ly/DarienWalkAu...
Registration Link: bit.ly/DarienWalkAu...
September 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Join us and @desegregatect.bsky.social for a walk audit of the Noroton Heights Metro North station next month! Explore how Darien is expanding with transit-oriented housing on a station-area tour with local leaders and developers.
Registration Link: bit.ly/DarienWalkAu...
Registration Link: bit.ly/DarienWalkAu...
What a conference @yimbytown.bsky.social 👏
Thanks to all who attended our panel on local use boards. Another major highlight was the @tamikabutler.bsky.social keynote 🔑
Great to connect with so many local & national YIMBYs! Now let's keep the momentum & build political will for housing in CT 🏘️
Thanks to all who attended our panel on local use boards. Another major highlight was the @tamikabutler.bsky.social keynote 🔑
Great to connect with so many local & national YIMBYs! Now let's keep the momentum & build political will for housing in CT 🏘️
September 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
What a conference @yimbytown.bsky.social 👏
Thanks to all who attended our panel on local use boards. Another major highlight was the @tamikabutler.bsky.social keynote 🔑
Great to connect with so many local & national YIMBYs! Now let's keep the momentum & build political will for housing in CT 🏘️
Thanks to all who attended our panel on local use boards. Another major highlight was the @tamikabutler.bsky.social keynote 🔑
Great to connect with so many local & national YIMBYs! Now let's keep the momentum & build political will for housing in CT 🏘️
"CT is a wealthy, progressive state...Our safety net is much broader and stronger than in more conservative states. Yet apparently, 40% of our households are struggling. Why is that the case?" It always comes back to housing.
🗞️ ctexaminer.com/2025/09/10/i...
🗞️ ctexaminer.com/2025/09/10/i...
September 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
"CT is a wealthy, progressive state...Our safety net is much broader and stronger than in more conservative states. Yet apparently, 40% of our households are struggling. Why is that the case?" It always comes back to housing.
🗞️ ctexaminer.com/2025/09/10/i...
🗞️ ctexaminer.com/2025/09/10/i...
Interesting take on bipartisanship in Connecticut from Housing Committee Co-Chair Antonio Felipe at @yimbytown.bsky.social
Plenty of ‘boos’ for Governor Ned Lamont and his housing veto (though let the record show Felipe did not start them 😅)
Plenty of ‘boos’ for Governor Ned Lamont and his housing veto (though let the record show Felipe did not start them 😅)
September 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Interesting take on bipartisanship in Connecticut from Housing Committee Co-Chair Antonio Felipe at @yimbytown.bsky.social
Plenty of ‘boos’ for Governor Ned Lamont and his housing veto (though let the record show Felipe did not start them 😅)
Plenty of ‘boos’ for Governor Ned Lamont and his housing veto (though let the record show Felipe did not start them 😅)
“It’s embarrassing”
Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam takes Connecticut to task on housing & HB5002 at @yimbytown.bsky.social
Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam takes Connecticut to task on housing & HB5002 at @yimbytown.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
“It’s embarrassing”
Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam takes Connecticut to task on housing & HB5002 at @yimbytown.bsky.social
Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam takes Connecticut to task on housing & HB5002 at @yimbytown.bsky.social
Connecticut is representing w/the largest YIMBYTown audience ever 👏
“I’ve spoken here many times and you can usually judge the enthusiasm at a conference by the number of people in this room. This morning it’s packed!” - @mayorelicker.bsky.social
@desegregatect.bsky.social @rpa.org
“I’ve spoken here many times and you can usually judge the enthusiasm at a conference by the number of people in this room. This morning it’s packed!” - @mayorelicker.bsky.social
@desegregatect.bsky.social @rpa.org
September 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Connecticut is representing w/the largest YIMBYTown audience ever 👏
“I’ve spoken here many times and you can usually judge the enthusiasm at a conference by the number of people in this room. This morning it’s packed!” - @mayorelicker.bsky.social
@desegregatect.bsky.social @rpa.org
“I’ve spoken here many times and you can usually judge the enthusiasm at a conference by the number of people in this room. This morning it’s packed!” - @mayorelicker.bsky.social
@desegregatect.bsky.social @rpa.org
Raise your hand if you know about Fair Rent Commissions in CT ✋ We joined @pschousing.bsky.social at "Fair Rent Commissions in Action" last month to explore how these commissions can support tenants facing rent hikes.
pschousing.org/conscience-of-the-community-fair-rent-commissions-in-action/
pschousing.org/conscience-of-the-community-fair-rent-commissions-in-action/
August 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Raise your hand if you know about Fair Rent Commissions in CT ✋ We joined @pschousing.bsky.social at "Fair Rent Commissions in Action" last month to explore how these commissions can support tenants facing rent hikes.
pschousing.org/conscience-of-the-community-fair-rent-commissions-in-action/
pschousing.org/conscience-of-the-community-fair-rent-commissions-in-action/
The institutions & buildings that make communities great - could we build them today? Or would someone object? 🧐
Thanks @bobduffct.bsky.social @reprojas9.bsky.social for joining Fairfield County Talks Housing night at @sacredheartuniv.bsky.social
Thanks @bobduffct.bsky.social @reprojas9.bsky.social for joining Fairfield County Talks Housing night at @sacredheartuniv.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The institutions & buildings that make communities great - could we build them today? Or would someone object? 🧐
Thanks @bobduffct.bsky.social @reprojas9.bsky.social for joining Fairfield County Talks Housing night at @sacredheartuniv.bsky.social
Thanks @bobduffct.bsky.social @reprojas9.bsky.social for joining Fairfield County Talks Housing night at @sacredheartuniv.bsky.social
Join us at YIMBYtown 2025! Sara Locke, Oxford Planning & Zoning Commission member, will speak on our panel 'Making Room at Decision Making Tables' during this national conference hosted by @desegregatect.bsky.social
📍 New Haven
🗓️ Sun, Sept 14
🕝 2:15 PM
🔗 yimby.town/schedule-2
📍 New Haven
🗓️ Sun, Sept 14
🕝 2:15 PM
🔗 yimby.town/schedule-2
August 21, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Join us at YIMBYtown 2025! Sara Locke, Oxford Planning & Zoning Commission member, will speak on our panel 'Making Room at Decision Making Tables' during this national conference hosted by @desegregatect.bsky.social
📍 New Haven
🗓️ Sun, Sept 14
🕝 2:15 PM
🔗 yimby.town/schedule-2
📍 New Haven
🗓️ Sun, Sept 14
🕝 2:15 PM
🔗 yimby.town/schedule-2
Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging hosts its Senior Health & Resource Expo on Sept 19, 2025, 9AM–2PM at 84 Progress Ln, Waterbury, CT! Free event with screenings, raffles, food & more. Vendor spots open: wcaaa.org
August 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging hosts its Senior Health & Resource Expo on Sept 19, 2025, 9AM–2PM at 84 Progress Ln, Waterbury, CT! Free event with screenings, raffles, food & more. Vendor spots open: wcaaa.org
Our Listening Sessions continue in Torrington 🎤
We're gathering input from people who have been or are currently unhoused, and staff working in the homeless response system, to inform new solutions.
📍Torrington Library
📅 8/19
⏰ Staff: 10:15-11:45am
⏰ Unhoused people: 1:00-2:30pm
We're gathering input from people who have been or are currently unhoused, and staff working in the homeless response system, to inform new solutions.
📍Torrington Library
📅 8/19
⏰ Staff: 10:15-11:45am
⏰ Unhoused people: 1:00-2:30pm
August 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Our Listening Sessions continue in Torrington 🎤
We're gathering input from people who have been or are currently unhoused, and staff working in the homeless response system, to inform new solutions.
📍Torrington Library
📅 8/19
⏰ Staff: 10:15-11:45am
⏰ Unhoused people: 1:00-2:30pm
We're gathering input from people who have been or are currently unhoused, and staff working in the homeless response system, to inform new solutions.
📍Torrington Library
📅 8/19
⏰ Staff: 10:15-11:45am
⏰ Unhoused people: 1:00-2:30pm