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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

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

The Growing Problem of Homelessness

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11.17.25

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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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Hundreds of CT students actively homeless at start of school year

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09.02.25

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

In the Media

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

In the Media

05.07.25

Housing Problem Solving Training

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

In the Media

03.29.25

The Gathering Place set to close

In the Media

02.12.25

Report: Homelessness Grew 18% Nationally In 2024

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01.07.25

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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

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12.18.24

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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

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12.04.24

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Homelessness on the rise as Fairfield County looks for housing solution

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10.29.24

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

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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

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09.19.24

Survey Highlights Financial Challenges Faced By Workers Who Help Unhoused People

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09.19.24

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

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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'

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08.25.24

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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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