Hartford, CT (July 29, 2024) – A grant of $20,000 has been awarded by the Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) to Partnership for Strong Communities to lead and support Fairfield County’s Center for Housing Opportunity (FCCHO) by connecting statewide policy and advocacy, communication, and coordination work to the efforts in Fairfield County.
“A sincere thank you to FCCF for being a foundational partner with us in Fairfield County, and for their investment in promoting equitable change in Connecticut housing policy. Together, we are laying the foundation of a more just and sustainable housing landscape in Connecticut.” Chelsea Ross, Executive Director, Partnership for Strong Communities
Funds will be allocated towards connecting local, regional, and statewide efforts to: assist people to afford their homes while meeting other basic needs; invest in the creation and preservation of more affordable homes; and ensure a variety of quality, safe and stable housing types are available to residents in Fairfield County and across Connecticut. This includes hosting educational forums, providing technical support to existing FCCHO efforts and municipalities, conducting research and providing resources, and convening key players.
FCCHO brings together a diverse coalition of practitioners, policy makers, residents, community organizations and partners across sectors to build capacity, align resources and change the conversation around housing affordability in Fairfield County. We believe that together we can create and preserve the homes we need as the foundation for all residents to thrive. FCCHO is a strategic partnership between Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, the Housing Collective, Partnership for Strong Communities and LISC CT. To learn more about FCCHO and it’s goals visit: www.cthousingopportunity.org/fccho
About Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation promotes philanthropy as a means to create change in Fairfield County, focusing on innovative and collaborative solutions to critical issues impacting the community. Individuals, families, corporations and organizations can establish charitable funds or contribute to existing funds. The Community Foundation is in compliance with the Council on Foundations’ national standards and has awarded over $390 million in grants to nonprofits in Fairfield County and beyond. As a trusted nonprofit partner and thought leader, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation brings together community organizers, business experts and philanthropists to solve our region’s challenges.
Our goal is to create a vital and inclusive community, where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. fccfoundation.org
About Partnership for Strong Communities
Partnership for Strong Communities promotes equitable change in Connecticut housing policy by coordinating advocacy, advancing research, and uniting diverse partners.