Regions
Eastern CT
The Center for Housing Equity and Opportunity Eastern Connecticut (CHEO) aligns a diverse coalition of practitioners, policymakers, residents, and community organizations to identify and build upon community-driven and data-informed solutions that preserve, protect, and produce safe and affordable housing for all.
We believe that equitable access to housing that is safe, affordable, and connected to resources is a human right and critical infrastructure for a thriving region. CHEO focuses on the 52 towns that make up New London, Tolland, and Windham Counties in Eastern CT.
Our Initiatives
Connecticut College
in partnership with
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Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Community Foundation of Eastern CT brings people together to work towards a healthy, thriving, sustainable Eastern Connecticut with greater equity for all. We achieve this by collaborating with partners to put philanthropy into action to address the needs, rights and interests of our community.
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Connecticut College
Connecticut College educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens in a global society. The College promotes an understanding of local, regional, national, and international peoples, groups, cultures, and issues, and encourages students to take a life-long interest in them.
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Eastern Connecticut State University
Eastern CT State University engages students from diverse backgrounds in a transformative, liberal arts learning experience that provides knowledge and skills to lead enriching, purposeful lives.
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The Housing Collective
The Housing Collective harnesses the power of collective impact to provide equitable access to housing and ensure housing stability for all.
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LISC Connecticut
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.
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Partnership for Strong Communities
Partnership for Strong Communities promotes equitable change in Connecticut housing policy by coordinating advocacy, advancing research, and uniting diverse partners.
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United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
You know what needs to change. We can help you make it happen.
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.