Partners

We serve low-income individuals and families from Tolland and Windham Counties. At the core of the Access mission is our belief in the dignity and value of every individual, regardless of social or economic status. We take a comprehensive approach to looking at the poverty-related issues of individuals and families and then develop individualized plans to help our clients overcome the challenges they face. 

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. 

All In for Ansonia and Derby is an alliance of neighbors and neighborhood organizations working to make it possible for everyone in Ansonia and Derby to have a safe and joyful place to live, a place where food is secure, and a voice in the decisions that affect our lives.

All In for Milford is an alliance of neighbors, community leaders and local organizations that work together through organizing, education, and policy work to make it possible for everyone in Milford to have what they need to live well together.

All In for Oxford is an alliance of community leaders and local organizations working to make it possible for everyone to have a place to live, food to eat, and a voice in the decisions that affect our lives.

All In for Seymour is an alliance of community members and local organizations working to ensure that everyone in Seymour has a place including: a safe and dependable place to live, a place where access to food is secure, a place in the discussions and decisions that affect our lives.  

Alliance for Living is the only HIV/AIDS service organization and resource center in southeastern Connecticut that also deals with homelessness and assists people dealing with substance use disorder.

The Association of Religious Communities is a non-denominational interfaith organization with a mission to alleviate the causes of violence, suffering, and hate while advancing peace, justice, and human dignity.

The Barkhamsted Housing Trust is made up of a group of volunteers who care deeply about the Town of Barkhamsted and its residents. They are a non-profit organization working to develop more affordable housing in our community.

For the past 40 years, the Beth-El Center has provided emergency food and shelter programs for the Greater Milford community. While shelter saves lives, housing ends homelessness. Beth-El Center is determined to create a space in which unhoused people can access the appropriate housing-specific and support services necessary to end their homelessness and prevent recidivism.

As a member of Yale New Haven Health—Connecticut's leading healthcare system—they offer comprehensive, family-focused services in more than 100 specialties. Bridgeport Hospital provides a full range of medical services—from diagnosis to advanced treatments to care management.

The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) leads as a catalyst to enhance the quality of life, vibrancy, and vitality of the Greater Hartford region. CRCOG provides planning, programs, and services to its member municipalities and is the region’s designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). CRCOG is a strong advocate for the region and regional solutions.

Charter Oak Communities (COC) is a forward-thinking housing authority in Stamford, Connecticut, revolutionizing assisted public housing with innovative partnerships, creative funding, and smart business practices, all driven by a broad vision. Their team and diverse partners are dedicated to improving life for our residents and the broader community, positioning COC as a national leader in residential services and housing.

The Coalition on Diversity & Equity (CoDE) is a 501(c)3 nonpartisan, educational organization, serving the communities of Andover, Columbia, East Hampton, Hebron, and Marlborough. CoDE is led completely by volunteers, who are active members of their community. Our mission is to build more diverse, equitable and vibrant communities. Our goals include increasing community awareness and equal access to housing, education and jobs. 

The Commons Community Development Corporation was created to address need for affordable housing beginning in Hebron and eventually expanding to other communities within Connecticut. Currently, too many individuals and families, including those who work in high income towns with little affordable housing, cannot afford to live there. This includes young professionals, families and seniors. 

Community Foundation of Eastern CT brings people together to work towards a healthy, thriving, sustainable Eastern Connecticut with greater equity for all. They achieve this by collaborating with partners to put philanthropy into action to address the needs, rights and interests of our community.

Connecticut Community Care (CCC) identifies choices and provides services to help people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities and incomes to live at home. CCC’s Connecticut Age Well Collaborative initiative fosters inclusive, accessible communities where we all can age well. The Collaborative builds bridges between local governments and older adults in the community with lived experience, dismantling ageism through the co-creative process.

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.

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.

CLCC's mission is to elevate and strengthen land conservation in Connecticut. CLCC is the only statewide service provider and voice for all Connecticut land trusts. CLCC is a leader in advocacy and policy, education and training, and technical assistance to empower Connecticut’s ~120 land trusts and ensure the long-term viability of land conservation efforts in the state.

Our mission is to provide access to justice and protect the critical civil legal rights of low-income individuals and families through representation, systemic advocacy, advice, collaboration, and education. We serve low-income families in 122 of the 169 Connecticut communities (our sister agencies serve areas of greater Hartford and greater New Haven). Our service area includes hundreds of thousands of families eligible for our services.

CT Tenants Union organizes for tenant power to ensure every person has access to safe, stable housing. We must build a Connecticut for the multiracial working class—a Connecticut which guarantees a home for all. We must build a Connecticut committed to the well-being of all its citizens.

Cornwall Housing Corporation (CHC) invests in affordable housing solutions by offering programs and services designed to develop, preserve, and sustain affordable housing throughout Cornwall, Connecutict. Our mission is to provide housing to young adults, families, and seniors in Cornwall, which is critically important especially for those that work and serve in our community. Our core focus is on creating and sustaining these housing options for our town.

We provide data and data support so that nonprofits, state agencies, businesses, and the public can make decisions and work toward equity – all informed by data. We seek to connect people like you with data that will help you make informed decisions. We also seek to engage the people most affected by the decisions in the data exploration when possible. 

The mission of the Connecticut Fair Housing Center is to ensure that all people have equal access to housing opportunities in Connecticut, free from discrimination. In support of our mission, the Center conducts statewide education and outreach to ensure residents understand their fair housing rights and works with state and local governments, housing professionals, and others to promote compliance with federal and state fair housing laws.

CHA's mission is to advance the health of individuals and our communities. We do this by leading, representing and serving hospitals and healthcare providers across the continuum of care that are accountable to the community and committed to health improvement.

CT Housing Partners engage collaboration and partnerships that will enable us to develop and preserve housing tailored for low- and moderate-income households, seniors, and our essential workforce. Through strategic planning, partnerships, and active community engagement, CHP will remain a powerful force in addressing our state’s housing needs, striving toward a hopeful future where everyone has a place to call home.

We are part of Nuvance Health, a network of seven community hospital locations and numerous outpatient facilities in the Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. Our patients benefit from the various multispecialty groups and services across the system. Danbury Hospital features advanced technologies, making us a destination for innovative services.

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.

The Eastern Connecticut Association of REALTORS ® (ECAR) provides services to over 1,000 of our REALTOR and affiliate members and other real estate related interests.  ECAR's Vision: To be the trusted source of real estate information and services in Eastern Connecticut. ECAR's Mission: To attain the highest ethical and professional standards among our members. To support members in building and improving their real estate practice. To promote real estate ownership. To advocate for the protection of private property rights

Eastern Connecticut Housing Opportunities, Inc. (ECHO) is a Connecticut private, nonprofit corporation established with the mission of improving lives and strengthening communities in eastern Connecticut by providing equitable housing opportunities to individuals and families in the communities in which they work and wish to live.

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.

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.

The mission of the Foundation for Norfolk Living is to create housing opportunities in Norfolk that are affordable to persons and families of modest means.

The Friends of Fort Trumbull State Park facilitate access to Fort Trumbull State Park in New London, Connecticut. We have a stated mission to “bring to the visiting public the history of Fort Trumbull” and the surrounding area. 

Building Community and Bridging Cultures
in Downtown Norwich, CT.

Greenwich Communities is the future of affordable housing. Formerly known as The Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich,  we are a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing the ability to live in quality, affordable housing, giving residents access to opportunities, excellent schools, and all of the amenities this beautiful town of Greenwich has to offer. 

At Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut, we work with families and the community to build hope and homes. Through sweat equity, education, and partnership, households gain stability through affordable homeownership.

Hearing Youth Voices develops working class, Black and brown young people into courageous and skilled leaders capable of running issue-based campaigns, leading coalitions and alliances, and uniting us across our differences to build the power necessary to advance racial, economic, and gender justice.

Founded in May 2000, the Hispanic Alliance is a dynamic, innovative organization – bringing communities together through a broad range of initiatives and events;  providing higher education access and opportunity through a robust scholarship program;  empowering through leadership training and economic support;  advocating for health initiatives that promote equity; engaging our community through arts and cultural experiences.

The HBRA of Connecticut is your voice at the Capitol. We draft legislation, challenge harmful regulations, and advocate for policies that protect and promote the housing industry. From public hearings to private meetings with lawmakers, we’re actively shaping the future of homebuilding in Connecticut. Backed by a strong board, expert staff, and engaged members, we tackle industry challenges, drive growth, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

The goal of MyHomeCT is to cure mortgage delinquencies and defaults, and prevent foreclosures among eligible homeowners that occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program also includes assistance for qualified non-mortgage expenses including, but not limited to, real estate taxes and insurance as well as condominium or homeowners' association fees.

Today, the agency provides emergency shelter for men and women, supportive housing for individuals and families, rapid re-housing, diversion services, a community kitchen, food pantry, youth development programs and mentoring. Our knowledgeable and innovative staff develops individualized case management plans with sustainable solutions so that everyone we serve has the opportunity to achieve and maintain an independent life.

HVA's mission is to protect the natural character and environmental health of the entire river valley from the Berkshires, eastern New York and western Connecticut to Long Island Sound, for today and for future generations.

The Authority's mission, in support of the City of Danbury, is to provide for safe, affordable and decent housing within the City of Danbury. The Authority manages seven communities totaling approximately 900 apartment units. Of the seven communities, four are located in the downtown area, five of the communities are family developments and four are senior/disabled developments.

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.

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.

The mission of Kent Affordable Housing is to develop, sustain, and advocate for affordable housing in the town of Kent, Connecticut. We do it because we believe that affordable housing is the very best way to support and sustain an equitable 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.

The Litchfield Hills Greenprint Collaborative is a nationally-recognized Regional Conservation Partnership of 30+ partners working in 28 Northwest Connecticut towns to conserve recreational open space, farmland, forest, and drinking water through strategic, collaborative action. Greenprint provides a forum for practice innovation that bridges geographic and municipal boundaries. It is sponsored by the Housatonic Valley Association, a tristate environmental nonprofit conserving natural character and environmental health within the 2,000 square mile Housatonic River watershed.

Authorized housing site development agency of the Town for the purpose of carrying out housing and community development projects.

The RiverCOG region is comprised of the seventeen member municipalities of Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland and Westbrook. The Chief Elected/Executive Officials of each municipality sit on the RiverCOG board, which along with our two regional transit districts and chamber of commerce, serves as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) policy board.

Make the Road Connecticut (MRCT) is an intergenerational member-led community-based organization working to build power in immigrant, Latine, and working-class communities in Connecticut to achieve dignity and justice. We do this through community organizing, legal and survival services, transformative education, and policy innovation.

Since its founding in 1990, the Trust has focused on solving homelessness by providing $6 – 10 million in annual grants to organizations working to ensure all people have a safe place to call home. We collaborate with advocates, organizers, providers, researchers, policymakers, and government working in our home state of Connecticut and across the country.

Authorized housing site development agency of the Town for the purpose of carrying out housing and community development projects.

The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.

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.

The Homeless Hospitality Center is a place of safety and welcome to adults facing homelessness in southeastern Connecticut. About 600 people will seek help this year. We welcome every individual as our guest at our shelter and Daytime Hospitality Center on State Pier Road in New London.

The Human Services Division of the Mayor's office oversees the non-profit human services delivery system to safeguard and improve the general wellbeing of City residents.

The New London Public Schools’ Welcome Center is a one-stop shop for all of your NLPS needs. At this center, you can register your child for school (including our innovative year-round program for grades K-5), learn about our magnet pathways, access student transportation information, learn about our Multi-Lingual Learner services, and even receive information about employment opportunities.

In a region struggling with the most persistent affordable housing crisis in the nation, New Neighborhoods’ mission is to create sustainable communities by developing, redeveloping, and preserving quality housing that strengthens low- and moderate-income families, allows seniors to age with dignity, provides stability for the formerly homeless, and affords all residents opportunities to realize their dreams.

NECCOG is focused on achieving results for our member towns through regionalism — offering a range of voluntary — member initiated programs and services — depending on the collective and/or individual needs of our member towns.  Our regional approach to problem solving enables our member towns to achieve efficiencies and economies of scale that individually would be difficult to realize. 

The NHCOG is a coordinating body of chief elected officials maintained by twenty-one municipalities in northwest Connecticut. The twenty-one member towns are Barkhamsted, Burlington, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winchester.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed hospital that cares for patients, their loved ones and residents in Fairfield County, Connecticut and the surrounding New York Metropolitan area. Count on us, whether you need screenings, treatment, prevention services or outpatient care. Norwalk Hospital is an acute care, academic hospital that provides patients with the latest in medical, surgical and wellness services. 

Since 1938, Norwalk Housing has sought to preserve and expand housing that is affordable to families regardless of their income.  We seek to improve the condition of the housing we have, preserve affordable housing wherever we can, and expand by building or buying new housing. 

For more than 70 years, Norwich Human Services has provided social services to Norwich residents. Our department is an umbrella agency encompassing three divisions: Adult and Family Services, Rose City Senior Center

Danbury Hospital is a 456-bed acute care hospital that offers award-winning patient care. For more than 130 years, the hospital has delivered mission-driven services to the community. We are committed to providing safe, convenient care to meet your personal healthcare needs.

We are part of Nuvance Health®, a network of seven community hospital locations and numerous outpatient facilities in the Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut.

Open Doors strives to make a direct impact in the greater Norwalk area by guiding every person in the cycle of homelessness towards housing stability. We will engage every person at risk of, and experiencing, homelessness with a holistic set of tools and resources that can be tailored to their individual needs.

Operation Hope provides individuals and families the opportunity to experience transformative change.  Our programs and services focus on eliminating hunger and homelessness, and are designed to help people solve their crises and build stability in an environment where compassion inspires dignity and hope.

Our mission is clear: Pacific House is committed to providing a safe overnight shelter for men and young adults who are homeless. We pair this with a wide range of support services to assist both men and women (via our day program only) achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency so that they might lead more fulfilling lives.

Park City Communities plays a critical role in Bridgeport by helping families who need affordable housing choices. We manage nearly 2,600 public housing equivalent units and 2,800 Section 8 vouchers, and are committed to developing new housing opportunities to meet the growing need.

Partnership for Strong Communities promotes equitable change in Connecticut housing policy by coordinating advocacy, advancing research, and uniting diverse partners.

With a vision of “thriving, hunger-free homes,” Person to Person supports families and individuals as they move toward stability with healthy food, clothing, housing assistance, and a path to economic opportunity. As a community-supported and volunteer-driven organization, we honor the contributions of all and believe all have the ability to contribute.

We are a pro-homes coalition of neighbors and nonprofits fighting for better land use laws so our state is more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable

Project SAGE (formerly named Women’s Support Services, Inc.), is a non-profit domestic violence agency serving Northwest
Connecticut and the surrounding communities in New York and Massachusetts. The mission of Project SAGE is to create social change to end interpersonal, relationship violence by challenging attitudes and beliefs about power, control, and gender norms and by advocating for victims and survivors. We work with women, men, teens and children.

The mission of the Roxbury Housing Trust is to promote, support and secure permanently affordable housing in the Town of Roxbury, CT.

Established as an Official Town Commission in 2010 by the Salisbury Board of Selectmen, the Affordable Housing Commission facilitates and promotes the creation of affordable housing in the town of Salisbury. We meet on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 PM via Zoom. 

The Salisbury Housing Committee (SHC) is a non-profit, all volunteer organization that has been committed to building and managing affordable rental housing in Salisbury since the 1970s when local churches banded together to create Faith House. We now own and manage Faith House, Sarum Village, and Lakeview Apartments.

The purpose of this corporation is to pursue and achieve the goal of acquiring, building or renovating, and managing housing and related facilities affordable to low- and moderate-income families in the Town of Salisbury, and to do so with care and concern for the general wellbeing of these families and the community at large.

The Southeastern CT Enterprise Region (seCTer) is the designated private, non-profit Economic Development Organization providing a broad range of services and resources to stimulate and support economic development and diversification within the region. seCTer primarily serves the businesses, residents and municipalities of New London County and the Town of Windham.

The Sharon Housing Authority (SHA) was established in 1987 thanks to the efforts of First Selectman Bill Wilbur and his successor Bob Moeller. Both of these men were focused on the growing need for affordable housing in Sharon. As a result, Sharon Ridge, a moderate-income affordable rental housing complex, was opened in January 1992. The success of this initiative is confirmed by the fact that these apartments continue to remain fully occupied. 

The Sharon Housing Trust is dedicated to increasing the availability of affordable housing in Sharon, a small, largely rural, historic town in one of the least affordable regions of Connecticut. 

The Shiloh Development Corporation (SDC) is a private non-profit corporation, which operates the Shiloh Family Life Center (SFLC), located in the heart of New London, CT. The mission of SDC is to meet the needs of the community through creative programs across generational, socio-economic, and cultural lines. 

The Southeastern Connecticut Community Land Trust (SE CT CLT) is a membership-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that holds land for the development and stewardship of permanently affordable housing, land for food production, green space, and facilities for community organizations. 

The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SECOG) is a public agency with representatives from twenty-two towns, cities, and boroughs, formed to provide a basis for intergovernmental cooperation in dealing with a wide range of issues. SECOG membership also includes the Mohegan and Mashantucket-Pequot Tribes, the CT Department of Transportation, and Southeast Area Transit (SEAT).

The Southeastern Connecticut Housing Alliance (SECHA) was incorporated in 2006 as an advocacy organization, dedicated to promoting affordable housing in southeastern Connecticut. SECHA took the place of the Blue Ribbon Panel for Housing, which was formed following a 2002 study of housing needs in the region. Today, SECOG and SECHA work closely, with SECOG providing administrative and program support to SECHA.

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized care and access to the most sophisticated clinical expertise available. This commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the clinicians on our team and the way they treat patients to the way we communicate and collaborate.

Mission: Unapologetically and Intentionally organizing, advocating and educating for housing & education justice. While being strong allies in the fight for health justice for black/brown families.  

Vision: By addressing community needs and collaborating with community partners Our purpose is to empower the Black/Brown community throughout N.L County.

TEAM is a private, not-for-profit human services agency whose mission is to ensure the causes & conditions of poverty are being addressed and the communities, families, and individuals we serve are empowered and strengthened through education, support, and opportunities.

Thames River Community Service is an essential organization providing housing and support services to formerly homeless residents, primarily of New London County. In our main building 21 parents ages 18-24 and their young children reside in one of 21 apartments. Additionally, we serve area youth in the community who are at risk of homelessness. Our mission is accomplished by promoting family and individual wellness, by empowering an achievable plan for successful independent living, to pursue significant employment, to acquire life skills and to maintain stability.

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is one of the executive departments of the U.S. federal government. It administers federal housing and urban development laws. 

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.

Wallingford Works for Housing is a growing non-partisan group of Wallingford residents, including small business owners, service providers, home builders, realtors, town employees, educators, retirees, and many others. In other words, your friends and neighbors. Our goal is to raise community awareness and support for expanded housing options

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.

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. 

The Washington Housing Commission was established by a prior Board of Selectmen in 2005 with the intent of creating a template to study, analyze, and prioritize the housing needs, both current and long term of the Town of Washington's citizenry and to recommend and facilitate the accomplishment of the comprehensive housing policies and goals.

Our Vision: Waterford becomes a community in which the innate dignity and worth of each individual is respected and celebrated–one in which each person feels welcomed, included, and valued regardless of how they self-identify. Our Mission: Enhance our community through racial advocacy, engagement, and education.

WAIM was founded in 1984 as an association of churches, synagogues, fellowships, and concerned citizens to help neighbors in need in Northeastern Connecticut.

Founded in 2003 as the Windham Region No Freeze Project, Project HOPE provides compassionate housing and homeless services for Eastern Connecticut.

Our organization has evolved from a cold-weather shelter into a comprehensive housing services provider. Our new name reflects our expanded reach and year-round mission.