Research and Resources
Partnership for Strong Communities conducts in-depth research and produces valuable timely resources to inform policies and empower communities. We work to foster a deep understanding of affordable housing challenges, solutions, and pathways toward a more inclusive and thriving Connecticut.
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Governor Lamont’s Veto of H.B. 5002 Leaves Connecticut Families and Businesses Without Relief from Housing Crisis
Hartford, CT — Governor Ned Lamont’s veto of H.B. 5002 closes the 2025 legislative session without delivering any of the systemic reforms that Connecticut urgently needs ...
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Why Housing for All Matters: A unified call for federal support
By: Amy Peltier, Coalition and Advocacy Director Across the country, people are sounding the alarm: housing is becoming increasingly unaffordable and harder to find. Nearly ...
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Federal Budget Proposal Threatens Rental Assistance – Here’s What to Know and Do
The Trump Administration recently released a proposed federal budget that would significantly reduce funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Among ...
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THE REALITY: HOUSING CHALLENGES I FACED AS ALOW-INCOME EARNER
By: Mabel Thompson, UConn School of Public Policy Intern Like many low-income earners, I have faced the ongoing challenge of finding affordable and decent housing. ...
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Bridging the Gap: Protecting Affordable Housing in the Face of Federal Cuts Site Visit – Charles F. Greene Homes
By: Mabel Thompson, UConn School of Public Policy Intern On May 5, 2025, Park City Communities (PCC) and the Partnership for Strong Communities (PSC) hosted ...
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Recap: Norwich Community Housing Resource Fair
By: Felishka Ramirez, Research and Community Engagement Intern On April 5, 2025, the Partnership for Strong Communities, in collaboration with the NAACP Robertsine Duncan Youth ...
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What Would Fairfield County Look Like Under Conditions of Complete Racial Equity?
Urban Institute Identifies Billion Dollar Economic and Fiscal Windfalls in Their New Report, “The Upside” By Alysha Gardner, Senior Policy Analyst “Equity is neither a ...
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Embracing Intersectionality: Insights from Our Latest Webinar
By: Mabel Thompson, UConn School of Public Policy Intern In today’s interconnected world, addressing social challenges requires an intersectional approach that recognizes the multiple, overlapping ...
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Can Rental Assistance Programs Reduce Evictions Across Connecticut Towns?
By: Samaila Adelaiye, PhD, Research & Policy Fellow Rental assistance aims to address housing affordability, thus increasing access to safe and affordable housing. But what ...
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FUNDING PARTNER HIGHLIGHT: LIBERTY BANK
By: Toral Maher, Foundation Manager & Executive Director, Liberty Bank Talk a little bit about your background/history and how you came to be at Liberty ...
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