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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. 

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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

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How CT's Housing Landscape Changed Over 20 Years

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02.20.26

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

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02.17.26

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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

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11.07.25

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

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07.28.25

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

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07.28.25

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Statement on Funding for Homelessness Services in 2025 State Budget

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06.11.25

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

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05.20.25

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

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05.07.25

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

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02.18.25

Report: Homelessness Grew 18% Nationally In 2024

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01.07.25

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

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09.21.24

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

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08.29.24

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

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08.13.24

New Count of Homeless Population Shows Significant Increase

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08.12.24

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

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05.31.24

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

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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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