Partners
The Centers for Housing Opportunity operates on a collective impact model, forming and facilitating cross-sector partnerships to work towards a single goal: regional housing affordability. CHO is a strategic alliance between three core organizations: The Housing Collective, LISC Connecticut, and Partnership for Strong Communities, in partnership with place-based community foundations and anchor organizations in Fairfield County, Litchfield County, and Eastern Connecticut.
All In is a network of grassroots alliances in a growing number of Connecticut cities and towns, where neighbors work together across their differences to make it possible for everyone to have a home, food, and a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.
- Initiative Opening Doors Northwest Connecticut; Opening Doors; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Northwest CT
- Initiative Opening Doors Northwest Connecticut; Centers for Housing Opportunity; Opening Doors
- Region Northwest CT
- Initiative Center for Housing Opportunity Eastern Connecticut; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Topic Housing Affordability
- Region Eastern CT
The Department of Housing (DOH) strengthens and revitalizes communities by promoting affordable housing opportunities. DOH seeks to eliminate homelessness and to catalyze the creation and preservation of quality, affordable housing to meet the needs of all individuals and families statewide to ensure that Connecticut continues to be a great place to live and work.
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity; Opening Doors
- Region Eastern CT; Fairfield County, CT; Northwest CT; Litchfield County, CT; CT
Connecticut For All is a statewide coalition of labor, community, and faith organizations representing hundreds of thousands of people—black, brown, and white. We stand united in a long-term mission to eliminate systemic inequalities and rebuild a better Connecticut.
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority is a self-funded, quasi-public organization. Its mission is to alleviate the shortage of housing for low- to moderate-income families and persons in this state and, when appropriate, to promote or maintain the economic development of this state through employer-assisted housing efforts.
- Initiative Opening Doors; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region CT
- Initiative Opening Doors; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region CT
The Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS serves about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. It supports the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities.
- Initiative Opening Doors; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region CT
- Initiative Opening Doors; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region CT
- Initiative Opening Doors; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region CT
Desegregate CT is a Pro-Homes coalition of neighbors and nonprofits advocating for better local & state land use policies to make every community in Connecticut more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable.
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region CT
Since 1980, EASTCONN has served as a trusted educational partner in northeastern Connecticut. As one of the state's six Regional Educational Service Centers, we support 33 towns and 36 school districts with high-quality, affordable programs and services.
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Eastern CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Eastern CT
The Center for Social Impact connects community and campus to create high impact academic opportunities that address local, national, and global challenges and develop individuals committed to creating a more just and equitable world.
- Initiative Fairfield County Center for Housing Opportunity
- Topic Housing Affordability
- Region Fairfield County, CT
The Vision of the Falls Village Housing Trust Inc. is to ensure affordable housing opportunities exist for all community members by expanding options for seniors, disabled individuals, young adults and working families who want to live in the town of Falls Village, Canaan, CT. The Trust is committed to maintaining the rural character and aesthetic charm of Falls Village.
- Initiative Litchfield County Center for Housing Opportunity
- Region Litchfield County, CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Eastern CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region CT
The Housing for All Alliance is a statewide network of neighbors, resident leaders, grassroots groups, and organizations working together to build local power and advance housing solutions and housing justice. Together, we are laying the groundwork for a Connecticut where everyone can afford to live, stay, and thrive in their community.
- Initiative The Housing Collective; Opening Doors; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region CT
Founded in 1879, Inspirica Inc. is one of the largest providers of housing and support services in the state of Connecticut and the largest in Fairfield County. By serving those most in need, including families, women, those living with mental illness, HIV/AIDS, and individuals coping with substance use disorders, Inspirica is dedicated to the betterment of the Fairfield County community.
Since coming to Connecticut in 1984, LISC has invested more than $94 million in grants and loans. LISC works in cities including Bridgeport, Hartford, New Britain, New Haven, and Waterbury, helping local organizations develop affordable housing and create partnerships that strengthen neighborhoods by enhancing resident quality of life, expanding economic opportunity, and closing racial wealth, health, and opportunity gaps.
- Initiative Opening Doors; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region All
Founded in 1983, the Naugatuck Valley Project is a network of 23 dues-paying congregations, local labor unions, housing cooperatives, and ethnic organizations. The NVP’s leaders and members work together to build power to affect systemic change for the improvement of their local communities. The NVP builds its power through intentional relationship building, leadership training, issue exploration, and direct-action activities.
Neighbors for Housing Southern CT is a grassroots group with members from New Haven and nearby towns, united to confront the region’s housing shortage. We advocate for specific projects and policies that make room for safe homes of all shapes and sizes therefore lowering costs, stewarding the environment, and supporting economic growth.
- Initiative The Housing Collective; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Eastern CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Eastern CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Eastern CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Eastern CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Northwest CT
Partnership for Strong Communities promotes equitable change in Connecticut housing policy by coordinating advocacy, advancing research, and uniting diverse partners.
- Initiative Fairfield County Center for Housing Opportunity; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Eastern CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Eastern CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Eastern CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Eastern CT
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Eastern CT
- Initiative Opening Doors Northwest Connecticut; Opening Doors; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Northwest CT
- Initiative The Housing Collective; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region All
United Way envisions a community united in its efforts to ensure that individuals and families achieve their full potential.
The Urban Institute is a nonprofit research organization that provides data and evidence to help advance upward mobility and equity. We are a trusted source for changemakers who seek to strengthen decisionmaking, create inclusive economic growth, and improve the well-being of families and communities. For more than 50 years, Urban has delivered facts that inspire solutions—and this remains our charge today.
- Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region CT
Our mission is to strengthen the Town of Warren by creating affordable housing options that allow those of modest means to live in, and contribute to a successful, healthy and enduring community for residents of all ages.
- Initiative Litchfield County Center for Housing Opportunity
- Region Litchfield County, CT
The WCHT is a non-profit organization dedicated to establish and maintain affordable housing in the Town of Washington. With the help of Town, State and many generous donors, WCHT has developed 37 affordable apartments between its three properties.
- Initiative Litchfield County Center for Housing Opportunity
- Region Litchfield County, CT
- Initiative Opening Doors Northwest Connecticut; Opening Doors; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Northwest CT
- Initiative The Housing Collective; Centers for Housing Opportunity
- Region Northwest CT
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The Center for Housing Opportunity convenes a vast partner network of engaged residents and organizations to work towards a better housing future in Connecticut. Join our efforts to preserve, produce, and protect housing that is affordable for all.
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