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The Opening Doors Initiative works with service providers, residents, officials, and the media to raise awareness about solutions for homelessness in Connecticut.

Comments on U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development’s Notice Justifying Incentives for Activities to Reduce Homelessness

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10.09.26

Thousands could lose housing as court lifts ban on HUD funding changes

In the Media

09.22.26

CT sees rise in unhoused children compared to start of school last year

In the Media

09.05.26

Connecticut homelessness continues to rise as advocates warn more seniors are at risk

In the Media

07.09.26

Extreme heat raises concerns for people experiencing homelessness

In the Media

07.07.26

Safe Night LLC Partners with CT Continuums of Care to Implement Proactive Alliance Framework

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06.25.26

Coalition Challenges Latest Efforts to Politicize Homelessness Funding Grants

Industry News

06.22.26

Homelessness in Norwalk: More people are on the edge, and federal cuts could push more over it

In the Media

06.17.26

Homelessness In CT Ticks Up 10%, According To National Count

In the Media

06.12.26

Two Years After Grants Pass Ruling, Some States Are Pushing To Decriminalize Public Homelessness

In the Media

05.20.26

The Housing Collective Announces CEO David Rich’s Retirement After 20 Years of Leadership

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04.28.26

Chief Initiative Officer of Opening Doors Interviews on Face Connecticut Radio Show

In the Media

04.14.26

CT knows how to prevent homelessness. Why not do it?

In the Media

03.13.26

Testimony in Support of SB 364 An Act Concerning Extreme Weather Protocols

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03.04.26

Testimony to CT Appropriations Committee on Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services Budget

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02.24.26

How CT's Housing Landscape Changed Over 20 Years

In the Media

02.20.26

Testimony to CT Housing Committee on Act Appropriating Funds to Assist Homeless Persons

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02.17.26

In CT’s largest city as temperatures become dangerous: Shelters stretched beyond limits

In the Media

01.21.26

As temperatures dip, Bridgeport shelters struggle to meet the need.

In the Media

01.21.26

HUD temporarily pauses homelessness funding overhaul just ahead of court hearing

Industry News

12.09.25

The Growing Problem of Homelessness

In the Media

11.17.25

Statement on the HUD Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

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11.14.25

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48 hours of homelessness in Connecticut: The faces and stories of a growing crisis

In the Media

11.07.25

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Hundreds of CT students actively homeless at start of school year

In the Media

09.02.25

Opinion: We cannot end homelessness in Connecticut if people have nowhere to live

In the Media

07.28.25

With rents high, homeless services agencies brace for new wave: 'Winter is coming'

In the Media

07.28.25

Statement on Funding for Homelessness Services in 2025 State Budget

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06.11.25

Learning Planning Zoning 3 Credit Shana Sureck

Homelessness surges in wealthy CT: 'I'm surrounded by millionaires, and next door this is happening'

In the Media

05.20.25

Opinion: Want to stop homelessness? End it before it starts

In the Media

05.07.25

Opinion: Connecticut's homeless survived winter. We need a better support system in time for next one.

In the Media

03.29.25

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Testimony in Support of H.B. 6889 An Act Concerning Evictions for Cause

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02.18.25

The Gathering Place set to close

In the Media

02.12.25

Report: Homelessness Grew 18% Nationally In 2024

In the Media

01.07.25

Waterbury community partners work to open CHD Hospitality Center 24/7 this winter

In the Media

01.05.25

Legislative Roundtable stresses strain on homeless shelters, food banks in Northwest Corner

In the Media

12.18.24

Experts highlight prevention as key to addressing CT area’s growing housing crisis

In the Media

12.14.24

Booming rents in this CT county have social workers fearing they'll be like clients: Homeless

In the Media

12.07.24

Torrington’s Operation Overflow opens winter homeless shelter at Trinity Episcopal Church

In the Media

12.04.24

Homelessness on the rise as Fairfield County looks for housing solution

In the Media

10.29.24

CT housing orgs say only way to stop homelessness is create additional affordable housing

In the Media

09.21.24

CT homelessness crisis has second dark side: Shelter staffs often housing insecure too.

In the Media

09.20.24

CT homeless shelter employees face housing insecurity, report finds

In the Media

09.19.24

Survey Highlights Financial Challenges Faced By Workers Who Help Unhoused People

In the Media

09.19.24

People who help CT’s homeless are struggling too, report finds

In the Media

09.17.24

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Fairfield County homeless service providers overworked & underpaid, study finds

In the Media

09.16.24

How some CO towns are responding to the Supreme Courts ruling on homelessness

Industry News

09.09.24

Coalition To End Homelessness: Housing Market Putting Pressure On State’s Safety Net

In the Media

08.29.24

CT seniors find themselves homeless amid housing crunch: 'I just want a roof over my head so bad'

In the Media

08.25.24

Homelessness in Connecticut increases for the third straight year: 'Disheartening'

In the Media

08.13.24

New Count of Homeless Population Shows Significant Increase

In the Media

08.12.24

Opinion: 'Criminalizing people for being homeless does not 'end' homelessness.'

In the Media

05.31.24

How U.S. Supreme Court case could impact CT's homeless residents

In the Media

04.23.24

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If you, or someone you know, is at risk of having to leave their home and having nowhere to stay, please dial 2-1-1 and press Option 3 to speak with a 211 Housing Crisis Specialist (or call 1-800-203-1234).

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