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.

PARTNERSHIP BLOG

What Does the Data Say About Connecticut’s Housing Stock? The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) Needs Assessment

By: Andrew Bolger, Senior Research and Data Analyst, and Kayla Giordano, Senior Program and Data Analyst, Connecticut Housing Finance Authority This past November, the Connecticut ...
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Partnership Staff Spotlight: Samaila Adelaiye

By: Samaila Adelaiye, PhD, Research and Policy Fellow I have always been intrigued by political processes and their outcomes. My undergraduate degree in international studies ...
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Navigating the Crossroads: Fair Housing and Affordable Housing in Connecticut

By: Connecticut Fair Housing Center In the heart of Connecticut, where historic charm meets a modern vision for inclusivity, the intersection of fair housing and ...
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Funding Partner Spotlight: Melville Charitable Trust

By: Rebecca Allen, Senior Program Officer, Melville Charitable Trust Talk a little bit about your background/history and how you came to be at the Trust.My ...
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Advocating for Housing Stability: Supporting Just Cause Eviction Protections

By: Sean Ghio, Policy Director, Partnership for Strong Communities Housing Insecurity in ConnecticutConnecticut’s rental market is facing unprecedented challenges, leaving low-income renters particularly vulnerable. Over ...
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Call for Action: Increasing Funding for Connecticut’s Rental Assistance Program

By: Chelsea Ross, Executive Director, Partnership for Strong Communities The Urgent NeedEach day, we witness the devastating impacts of the lack of affordable housing on ...
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The Intersection of Affordable Housing and Land Use

By: Savannah-Nicole Villalba, AICP, AZT, Community Planning Director, Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments On Wednesday, February 7th, I had the opportunity to collaborate with the ...
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State-Funded Rental Vouchers: Connecticut and Our Neighbors

By: Alysha Gardner, Senior Policy Analyst, Partnership for Strong Communities To kickoff the 2024 legislative session, the Partnership convened its first IForum of the year ...
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GOVERNOR LAMONT’S FY 2025 PROPOSED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

February 9, 2024 At his Opening Day Address to the Connecticut General Assembly, Governor Lamont recommended a $26.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025 that stayed within ...
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Addressing Racial and Economic Inequities through Rental Assistance Funding

By: Sean Ghio, Policy Director, Partnership for Strong Communities The Current LandscapeConnecticut is facing a pressing issue – over 119,000 renter households are severely cost-burdened, ...
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