Partnership Blog

Welcoming New Leaders to the Partnership Board: Ashleigh, Kassandra, Erin

May 26, 2026

Connecticut has the opportunity to build a stronger, more equitable housing future, and that work depends on bold leadership, deep expertise, and collaboration across sectors.

Norwich Housing Forum 2026

May 22, 2026

By: Shreyas Nair, Research Associate On Saturday, April 27th, the Partnership for Strong Communities hosted a housing forum in Norwich that brought together local officials, nonprofits,

HOMEOWNERSHIP PATHWAYS AND HARTFORD’S NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT FUND

May 19, 2026

By: Makayla Cervantes, Research Associate In December 2025, I first heard about the Neighborhood Investment Fund (NIF) at a Center for Hartford Research and Engagement

IF ONLY I’D BEEN BORN RICH: IN SEARCH OF HOUSING, JOB SECURITY, AND COMMUNITY

May 12, 2026

By: Saquan Taylor, Research Associate “If only I’d been born rich,” is what I tell people, a sentiment many of my friends share as well;

Preliminary Findings on Rental Assistance Program Payment Standards in Connecticut

April 16, 2026

Danielle Hubley, Advocacy & Education Manager, Partnership for Strong Communities Connecticut’s Rental Assistance Program (RAP) bases its payment standards on the Maximum Allowable Rent (MAR) published by the

THE CASE FOR STRENGTHENED NATIONAL TENANT PROTECTIONS

April 9, 2026

By: Birikti Kahsai, Research Associate It is no secret that America is facing a housing crisis. From a severe shortage of units to skyrocketing prices,

Supporting Affordable Housing Production and Elevating CDFIs with the Connecticut Housing Finance and Development Roundtable

April 7, 2026

This past fall, the Partnership began supporting the Connecticut Housing Finance and Development Roundtable (CHFDR), a group of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) providing capital to communities across the state. Members include, Capital for

Exploring Housing Quality in Connecticut’s Affordable Housing Stock

March 13, 2026

By: Danielle Hubley, Advocacy & Education Manager, Partnership for Strong Communities Think about the checklist you run through when you’re looking to rent a new apartment or purchase a

2026 Policy Priorities

January 9, 2026

Click here to learn more about the Partnership’s advocacy including our 2026 policy priorities, factsheets, session updates and more!

How Home Impacts Our Educational Outcomes and Opportunities

December 10, 2025

By: Danielle Hubley, Advocacy & Education Manager, Partnership for Strong Communities Imagine for a moment that you are a student – Your teacher wraps up their lesson,

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