Partnership for Strong Communities
@pschousing.bsky.social
Coordinating Advocacy, Advancing Research, Uniting Diverse Partners | We are #HereForHousing | www.pschousing.org
We’re excited to feature #CAHC2025’s plenary: A Legislative Roundtable — a deep dive into what passed (and didn’t) in CT’s 2025 housing session.
Moderated by Bill Welz of Gallo & Robinson, LLC, covering housing development, tenant protections, zoning & more.
Register now: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
Moderated by Bill Welz of Gallo & Robinson, LLC, covering housing development, tenant protections, zoning & more.
Register now: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
October 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
We’re excited to feature #CAHC2025’s plenary: A Legislative Roundtable — a deep dive into what passed (and didn’t) in CT’s 2025 housing session.
Moderated by Bill Welz of Gallo & Robinson, LLC, covering housing development, tenant protections, zoning & more.
Register now: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
Moderated by Bill Welz of Gallo & Robinson, LLC, covering housing development, tenant protections, zoning & more.
Register now: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
A new @CTMirror analysis finds that more than half of the affordable housing units CT funded over the past 6 years were rehabilitated homes, not new construction.
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Much of state-funded affordable housing in CT is rehabbed property
It wasn't clear from the Office of Legislative Research report how much the properties actually expanded the state's overall housing stock.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A new @CTMirror analysis finds that more than half of the affordable housing units CT funded over the past 6 years were rehabilitated homes, not new construction.
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heyor.ca/t86R8Y
"CT's housing shortage is reshaping people’s life choices. It’s weakening our families and our economy like rot in a home’s foundation that, left untreated, spreads through the structure."
Sean Ghio, Policy Director, on why ignoring the housing crisis in CT is weakening our state.
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Sean Ghio, Policy Director, on why ignoring the housing crisis in CT is weakening our state.
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Opinion: Our weakened state
Too many young people don’t see a future for them in Connecticut. We’ve ignored this growing problem for too long.
heyor.ca
October 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"CT's housing shortage is reshaping people’s life choices. It’s weakening our families and our economy like rot in a home’s foundation that, left untreated, spreads through the structure."
Sean Ghio, Policy Director, on why ignoring the housing crisis in CT is weakening our state.
heyor.ca/etDyR3
Sean Ghio, Policy Director, on why ignoring the housing crisis in CT is weakening our state.
heyor.ca/etDyR3
Windham’s FRC ordered major rent reductions at Stonegate Manor & set limits on future increases; a powerful reminder that fair rent oversight works.
This victory shows what’s possible when communities use their commissions to stand up for residents.
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This victory shows what’s possible when communities use their commissions to stand up for residents.
heyor.ca/wKQxUf
Windham rent caps order marks victory for mobile home parks
In its first case, the Windham Fair Rent Commission lowered rents for dozens of mobile home residents and limited increases for five years.
heyor.ca
October 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Windham’s FRC ordered major rent reductions at Stonegate Manor & set limits on future increases; a powerful reminder that fair rent oversight works.
This victory shows what’s possible when communities use their commissions to stand up for residents.
heyor.ca/wKQxUf
This victory shows what’s possible when communities use their commissions to stand up for residents.
heyor.ca/wKQxUf
Registration is open for the 16th annual Regional Conservation Partnership Network Gathering on Thurs 11/6 at UMass Amherst. Join us as we explore the crucial intersection of conservation, housing, and land justice!
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2025 RCP Network Gathering -
The Regional Conservation Partnership Network Gathering will take place on Thursday, November 6, at UMass Amherst.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Registration is open for the 16th annual Regional Conservation Partnership Network Gathering on Thurs 11/6 at UMass Amherst. Join us as we explore the crucial intersection of conservation, housing, and land justice!
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Join us THIS Friday, Oct. 24 from 1–2pm on Zoom for The Intersection of Affordable Housing and Education.
Hear from state and national advocates and a CT educator on how housing access shapes educational opportunities and outcomes.
Register here: heyor.ca/Bn9FFJ
Hear from state and national advocates and a CT educator on how housing access shapes educational opportunities and outcomes.
Register here: heyor.ca/Bn9FFJ
October 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Join us THIS Friday, Oct. 24 from 1–2pm on Zoom for The Intersection of Affordable Housing and Education.
Hear from state and national advocates and a CT educator on how housing access shapes educational opportunities and outcomes.
Register here: heyor.ca/Bn9FFJ
Hear from state and national advocates and a CT educator on how housing access shapes educational opportunities and outcomes.
Register here: heyor.ca/Bn9FFJ
Join us for the CAHC Reception 🎉
The culmination of two days of sessions. We’ll celebrate this year's Here for Housing Ambassadors. Stay tuned to see who we’ll be honoring!
Space is limited, RSVP today! heyor.ca/LBWj0s
The culmination of two days of sessions. We’ll celebrate this year's Here for Housing Ambassadors. Stay tuned to see who we’ll be honoring!
Space is limited, RSVP today! heyor.ca/LBWj0s
October 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Join us for the CAHC Reception 🎉
The culmination of two days of sessions. We’ll celebrate this year's Here for Housing Ambassadors. Stay tuned to see who we’ll be honoring!
Space is limited, RSVP today! heyor.ca/LBWj0s
The culmination of two days of sessions. We’ll celebrate this year's Here for Housing Ambassadors. Stay tuned to see who we’ll be honoring!
Space is limited, RSVP today! heyor.ca/LBWj0s
We’re excited to welcome two new panelists to the #CAHC2025 opening keynote!
Camila Vallejo and Shannon Whittaker join the conversation on how narrative shapes Connecticut’s housing landscape.
Register today! heyor.ca/LBWj0s
Camila Vallejo and Shannon Whittaker join the conversation on how narrative shapes Connecticut’s housing landscape.
Register today! heyor.ca/LBWj0s
October 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We’re excited to welcome two new panelists to the #CAHC2025 opening keynote!
Camila Vallejo and Shannon Whittaker join the conversation on how narrative shapes Connecticut’s housing landscape.
Register today! heyor.ca/LBWj0s
Camila Vallejo and Shannon Whittaker join the conversation on how narrative shapes Connecticut’s housing landscape.
Register today! heyor.ca/LBWj0s
The National Housing Law Project’s new factsheet explains what HUD tenants need to know.
If your landlord raises rent or tries to evict you, get free legal help at lsc.gov or LawHelp.org
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Read more: heyor.ca/4nYUaj
If your landlord raises rent or tries to evict you, get free legal help at lsc.gov or LawHelp.org
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Read more: heyor.ca/4nYUaj
Homepage | LSC - Legal Services Corporation: America's Partner for Equal Justice
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October 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The National Housing Law Project’s new factsheet explains what HUD tenants need to know.
If your landlord raises rent or tries to evict you, get free legal help at lsc.gov or LawHelp.org
.
Read more: heyor.ca/4nYUaj
If your landlord raises rent or tries to evict you, get free legal help at lsc.gov or LawHelp.org
.
Read more: heyor.ca/4nYUaj
This summer 15 incredible young leaders in Norwich learned, led & raised their voices on housing issues through our Summer Youth Housing Empowering Workshop series!
From June–Sep they built advocacy skills, explored housing data & shared powerful stories.
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From June–Sep they built advocacy skills, explored housing data & shared powerful stories.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
This summer 15 incredible young leaders in Norwich learned, led & raised their voices on housing issues through our Summer Youth Housing Empowering Workshop series!
From June–Sep they built advocacy skills, explored housing data & shared powerful stories.
heyor.ca/odqDSq
From June–Sep they built advocacy skills, explored housing data & shared powerful stories.
heyor.ca/odqDSq
Nearly 200,000 CT households are eligible for rental assistance but don’t get it. 3 in 4 of the lowest-income families spend 30%+ of their income on rent.
Our latest report shows why expanding RAP is critical for safe, stable, affordable housing. ⬇️
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Our latest report shows why expanding RAP is critical for safe, stable, affordable housing. ⬇️
pschousing.org/expanding-re...
Expanding Rental Assistance in Connecticut – Partnership for Strong Communities
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October 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Nearly 200,000 CT households are eligible for rental assistance but don’t get it. 3 in 4 of the lowest-income families spend 30%+ of their income on rent.
Our latest report shows why expanding RAP is critical for safe, stable, affordable housing. ⬇️
pschousing.org/expanding-re...
Our latest report shows why expanding RAP is critical for safe, stable, affordable housing. ⬇️
pschousing.org/expanding-re...
📢 Calling BIPOC writers & researchers!
Interested in affordable housing policy in CT? Apply to our Research Associates Program by Oct 30, 2025.
Learn more: heyor.ca/IQAwmG
Interested in affordable housing policy in CT? Apply to our Research Associates Program by Oct 30, 2025.
Learn more: heyor.ca/IQAwmG
October 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
📢 Calling BIPOC writers & researchers!
Interested in affordable housing policy in CT? Apply to our Research Associates Program by Oct 30, 2025.
Learn more: heyor.ca/IQAwmG
Interested in affordable housing policy in CT? Apply to our Research Associates Program by Oct 30, 2025.
Learn more: heyor.ca/IQAwmG
Join us Friday, Oct. 24 from 1–2pm on Zoom for The Intersection of Affordable Housing and Education.
Hear from state and national advocates and a CT educator on how housing access shapes educational opportunities and outcomes.
Register here: heyor.ca/Bn9FFJ
Hear from state and national advocates and a CT educator on how housing access shapes educational opportunities and outcomes.
Register here: heyor.ca/Bn9FFJ
October 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Join us Friday, Oct. 24 from 1–2pm on Zoom for The Intersection of Affordable Housing and Education.
Hear from state and national advocates and a CT educator on how housing access shapes educational opportunities and outcomes.
Register here: heyor.ca/Bn9FFJ
Hear from state and national advocates and a CT educator on how housing access shapes educational opportunities and outcomes.
Register here: heyor.ca/Bn9FFJ
“H.B. 5002 wasn’t a silver bullet.. But it was important, incremental progress toward systemic change… CT cannot afford another season of delay.
Read the Partnership's latest op-ed: heyor.ca/eAHanB
Read the Partnership's latest op-ed: heyor.ca/eAHanB
Opinion: CT cannot keep saying 'No' to new homes
'H.B. 5002 wasn’t a silver bullet. No single bill can solve our housing woes. But it was important, incremental progress toward systemic change.'
heyor.ca
October 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“H.B. 5002 wasn’t a silver bullet.. But it was important, incremental progress toward systemic change… CT cannot afford another season of delay.
Read the Partnership's latest op-ed: heyor.ca/eAHanB
Read the Partnership's latest op-ed: heyor.ca/eAHanB
More than 1,000 renters in 5 states are organizing a first-of-its-kind tenant union drive against Capital Realty Group. With
CT Tenants Union helping lead the way, tenants are demanding safe and dignified housing across the company’s portfolio.
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CT Tenants Union helping lead the way, tenants are demanding safe and dignified housing across the company’s portfolio.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Tenants Seek to Unionize One Private Equity Firm's Entire Housing Portfolio
By organizing renters across Capital Realty Group’s affordable housing complexes, the Tenant Union Federation hopes to bring sectoral bargaining to negotiations with large landlords.
www.bloomberg.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
More than 1,000 renters in 5 states are organizing a first-of-its-kind tenant union drive against Capital Realty Group. With
CT Tenants Union helping lead the way, tenants are demanding safe and dignified housing across the company’s portfolio.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
CT Tenants Union helping lead the way, tenants are demanding safe and dignified housing across the company’s portfolio.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
🚨 2nd #CAHC2025 Keynote! 🚨
The Federal Advocacy Roundtable explores bold strategies to shape federal housing policy, spotlight U.S. successes, and tackle challenges to keep CT homes safe and affordable.
Register: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
The Federal Advocacy Roundtable explores bold strategies to shape federal housing policy, spotlight U.S. successes, and tackle challenges to keep CT homes safe and affordable.
Register: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
October 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🚨 2nd #CAHC2025 Keynote! 🚨
The Federal Advocacy Roundtable explores bold strategies to shape federal housing policy, spotlight U.S. successes, and tackle challenges to keep CT homes safe and affordable.
Register: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
The Federal Advocacy Roundtable explores bold strategies to shape federal housing policy, spotlight U.S. successes, and tackle challenges to keep CT homes safe and affordable.
Register: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
🚨 First #CAHC2025 Keynote! 🚨
How stories shape CT’s housing future—from headlines to hashtags, town halls to kitchen tables. Don’t miss this conversation on the power of narrative in driving housing solutions.
Register: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
How stories shape CT’s housing future—from headlines to hashtags, town halls to kitchen tables. Don’t miss this conversation on the power of narrative in driving housing solutions.
Register: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
October 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🚨 First #CAHC2025 Keynote! 🚨
How stories shape CT’s housing future—from headlines to hashtags, town halls to kitchen tables. Don’t miss this conversation on the power of narrative in driving housing solutions.
Register: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
How stories shape CT’s housing future—from headlines to hashtags, town halls to kitchen tables. Don’t miss this conversation on the power of narrative in driving housing solutions.
Register: heyor.ca/LBWj0s
Our Policy Director Sean Ghio joined Rep. Maria Horn & Rob Phillips of Northwest Hills COG at Litchfield County’s Housing Affordability Summit to talk about what’s next for HB 5002 & how communities can advance housing solutions.
September 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Our Policy Director Sean Ghio joined Rep. Maria Horn & Rob Phillips of Northwest Hills COG at Litchfield County’s Housing Affordability Summit to talk about what’s next for HB 5002 & how communities can advance housing solutions.
“Listening to reps from other states talk about their successes, it’s easy to think 'That won’t work here.' But this thinking is a fallacy. Connecticut is not unique.."
Kayla Giordano reflects on #YIMBYTown in our latest op-ed.
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Kayla Giordano reflects on #YIMBYTown in our latest op-ed.
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Opinion: YIMBYtown highlights CT’s inaction on housing
In three days spent in New Haven at YIMBYtown – the premiere nationwide pro-homes conference, I felt a mixture of emotions, but mostly embarrassed.
heyor.ca
September 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
“Listening to reps from other states talk about their successes, it’s easy to think 'That won’t work here.' But this thinking is a fallacy. Connecticut is not unique.."
Kayla Giordano reflects on #YIMBYTown in our latest op-ed.
heyor.ca/ju5ZQO
Kayla Giordano reflects on #YIMBYTown in our latest op-ed.
heyor.ca/ju5ZQO
Reposted by Partnership for Strong Communities
Here's an op-ed from Kayla Giordano from our coalition partner @pschousing.bsky.social. CT hosted YIMBYtown the largest pro-homes conference in the U.S. but instead of taking the lead on housing, our state is falling behind. Gov. Lamont, where is the special session? ctmirror.org/2025/09/26/y...
September 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Here's an op-ed from Kayla Giordano from our coalition partner @pschousing.bsky.social. CT hosted YIMBYtown the largest pro-homes conference in the U.S. but instead of taking the lead on housing, our state is falling behind. Gov. Lamont, where is the special session? ctmirror.org/2025/09/26/y...
The Partnership endorses the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act of 2025.
With over 140,000 extremely low-income renters and a 90K+ unit housing gap in CT alone, this bill offers real solutions to our growing affordability crisis.
Read our full statement: heyor.ca/zsfDn5
With over 140,000 extremely low-income renters and a 90K+ unit housing gap in CT alone, this bill offers real solutions to our growing affordability crisis.
Read our full statement: heyor.ca/zsfDn5
September 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The Partnership endorses the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act of 2025.
With over 140,000 extremely low-income renters and a 90K+ unit housing gap in CT alone, this bill offers real solutions to our growing affordability crisis.
Read our full statement: heyor.ca/zsfDn5
With over 140,000 extremely low-income renters and a 90K+ unit housing gap in CT alone, this bill offers real solutions to our growing affordability crisis.
Read our full statement: heyor.ca/zsfDn5
“We're presenting this information not because there's a crisis coming, but because there's a crisis here.” — Daniel Fitzmaurice, United Way of CT
📊 40% of CT families faced financial instability in 2023.
United Way is pushing for a $600/child tax credit.
🔗 heyor.ca/kaSjOA
📊 40% of CT families faced financial instability in 2023.
United Way is pushing for a $600/child tax credit.
🔗 heyor.ca/kaSjOA
‘There’s a crisis here:’ 40% of CT households struggle to afford basics, report finds
The number of families facing hardship has increased steadily in recent years, according to the United Way.
heyor.ca
September 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
“We're presenting this information not because there's a crisis coming, but because there's a crisis here.” — Daniel Fitzmaurice, United Way of CT
📊 40% of CT families faced financial instability in 2023.
United Way is pushing for a $600/child tax credit.
🔗 heyor.ca/kaSjOA
📊 40% of CT families faced financial instability in 2023.
United Way is pushing for a $600/child tax credit.
🔗 heyor.ca/kaSjOA
📚 What We're Reading: Samaila Adelaiye explores Neighborhood Defenders—a sharp look at how wealthy, vocal residents use public comment to block affordable housing. The book’s findings in MA echo housing challenges here in CT.
#ZoningReform #HousingPolicy
#ZoningReform #HousingPolicy
September 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
📚 What We're Reading: Samaila Adelaiye explores Neighborhood Defenders—a sharp look at how wealthy, vocal residents use public comment to block affordable housing. The book’s findings in MA echo housing challenges here in CT.
#ZoningReform #HousingPolicy
#ZoningReform #HousingPolicy
@ctpublic.bsky.social covered new research by the Partnership’s Dr. Samaila Adelaiye on why expanding programs like RAP are a cost effective way to support CT families facing housing insecurity and unaffordability.
Listen: www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...
#CTHousing #RentalAssitance
Listen: www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...
#CTHousing #RentalAssitance
It would cost CT billions to help very low-income renters secure homes
It would cost Connecticut billions to help every low-income family secure housing, according to the findings of a new study of Connecticut’s Rental Assistance Program.
www.ctpublic.org
September 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
@ctpublic.bsky.social covered new research by the Partnership’s Dr. Samaila Adelaiye on why expanding programs like RAP are a cost effective way to support CT families facing housing insecurity and unaffordability.
Listen: www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...
#CTHousing #RentalAssitance
Listen: www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09...
#CTHousing #RentalAssitance
Proud to spotlight Research Associate Kalimah Muhammed, whose new report reveals how housing instability affects student well-being in CT’s communities of color.
She connects redlining, rent hikes & zoning to mental health + school outcomes. 🏘️📚
Read: heyor.ca/TSnqrY
She connects redlining, rent hikes & zoning to mental health + school outcomes. 🏘️📚
Read: heyor.ca/TSnqrY
September 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Proud to spotlight Research Associate Kalimah Muhammed, whose new report reveals how housing instability affects student well-being in CT’s communities of color.
She connects redlining, rent hikes & zoning to mental health + school outcomes. 🏘️📚
Read: heyor.ca/TSnqrY
She connects redlining, rent hikes & zoning to mental health + school outcomes. 🏘️📚
Read: heyor.ca/TSnqrY