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

In the Media

03.13.26

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

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Hundreds of CT students actively homeless at start of school year

In the Media

09.02.25

Understand Housing Need 5

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

In the Media

03.29.25

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

In the Media

12.07.24

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Homelessness on the rise as Fairfield County looks for housing solution

In the Media

10.29.24

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

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

In the Media

08.25.24

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2-1-1 is the front door to the homeless response system.

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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