Archives

Students from eight Connecticut high schools work together to support nonprofits during pandemic
Hartford Courant | April 2021

With plans to turn motel into shelter, Danbury is on ‘forefront’ of effort to end homelessness
CT Insider | April 2021

CTLN Opinion+: David Gonzalez Rice
CT Latino News | April 2021

Affordable Housing Bills Advance With Some Changes
CT News Junkie | April 2021

What’s being done for Connecticut’s homeless population during the COVID-19 pandemic
Fox 61 | April 2021

After COVID prompts pet adoption spike in Connecticut, a surge in need follows
Hartford Courant | March 2021

Advocates Helping Homeless Seek Funding to Pay Staff
CT News Junkie | March 2021

Campbell: Think of ‘the humanity of families.’ CT needs to treat housing as human right
Ridgefield Press | March 2021

Advocates: Single shot J&J vaccine preferable for homeless
CT Post | March 2021

Committee Debates Housing As A Human Right Bill
NBC Connecticut | March 2021

Committee on Housing to hold hearing Thursday on right to housing bill
The Day | March 2021

New data: The revolving door between homeless shelters and prisons in Connecticut
Prisonpolicy.org | February 2021

Connecticut state senate to deliberate on bill which would establish right to housing
Yale Daily News | February 2021

Connecticut Campaign to Establish ‘Housing as a Right’ Would be First in Nation
WPKN Radio | February 2021

Supportive housing units for homeless youth complete in Meriden
myrecordjournal.com | February 2021

Criminal justice advocates push for more policy change after Gov. Lamont announces closure of CT prison
WTHN News 8 | February 2021

Single-Digit Temps And Homeless
NBC Connecticut | January 2021

Activistas abogan por el cierre de “Northern Correctional”
Identidad Latina | January 2021

Advocates call for closure of Northern Correctional, reinvestment in community supports
CT Mirror | January 2021

Fundraising effort adopts Paddington Bear as mascot
Republican American | January 2021

Report: Youth homelessness, housing instability on the decline in CT
CT Post | January 2021

Towns, cities called on to help in annual homelessness count
The Day | January 2021

Connecticut prepares for COVID-safe Point-in-Time Count
Middletown Press | January 2021

Report Finds Thousands Of Connecticut Youth Experienced Homelessness In 2020
WNPR – Where We Live | January 2021

Radio Interview with CCEH’s Carl Asikainen on Youth Homelessness
WATR – Talk of the Town | January 2021

For the People Radio Show – Network of Distinction
WPLR 99.1 FM | January 2021

Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness: 2,500 youth unhoused in 2020
Middletown Press | December 2020

Be Homeful Project helps kids of all ages engage in ending family homelessness
WTNH | December 2020

Development advisor for the Connecticut Coalition To End Homelessness discusses annual ‘Be Homeful’ project’s 5th year
WTNH | December 2020

Is Diversion the Right Way to ‘Defund’ the Police?
thecrimereporter.org | December 2020

Curt Leng Preps For Holidays
New Haven Independent | December 2020

Waterford tries to convince last resident of homeless encampment to move out
The Day | December 2020

A Decades-Old Homeless Encampment, Health Concerns and a ‘Housing Carousel’
CT Examiner | December 2020

As Winter Approaches, Connecticut Works Toward Safer Solutions for Homelessness
CT Examiner | November 2020

Eviction moratorium in place, but advocates for homeless wary of winter
myrecordjournal.com | November 2020

Connecticut Shelter Capacity Slim Going Into Winter Months
WNPR | November 2020

Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness launches be homeful for the holidays 2020
FOX 61 | November 2020

Coalition seeks to end homelessness across Connecticut
CTLatinonews.com | November 2020

Vietnam War veteran on verge of homelessness finds help from EastHaven police, local hotels
Hartford Courant | November 2020

Advocates brace for increase in homelessness, and that includes veterans
The Day | October 2020

The added challenges that come with being a homeless voter
The Daily Campus | October 2020

Connecticut’s housing crisis requires more than an emergency response
CT Mirror | October 2020

COVID presents fresh challenges for prisoners re-entering society, but also new opportunities
CT Mirror | October 2020

Advocates, State Find Housing for 1,099 People
NBC Connecticut | October 2020

Connecticut’s Hidden Homeless: Motel-dwellers aren’t considered ‘homeless enough’ to warrant state help
CT Mirror | October 2020

New Haven takes on youth homelessness amid pandemic
Yale Daily News | October 2020

Hungry and Homeless In Hartford
NBC Connecticut | September 2020

Giving Circles Helping with Homelessness, COVID-19 Response
Hartford Courant |August 2020

Governor’s housing development advisor leaves administration
CT Mirror | August 2020

Pandemic Worsens ‘Already Fragile’ Situation for Homeless Youth, Young Adults
WNPR | August 2020

Survey: Homeless count continues to decline in CT
CT Post | August 2020

Few qualify for state housing assistance – and a crisis looms
CT Miror | August 2020

Support for Housing the Homeless Continues as COVID Rages
Governing.com | August 2020

During Pandemic, Stable Housing Is More Critical Than Ever
WNPR | July 2020

Facing Pandemic, Student Volunteers Put Mission into Practice
Yale School of Management | July 2020

EDITORIAL: Remembering David Dudley
Record Journal | July 2020

Connecticut may delay re-opening of bars as COVID-19 cases surge in other states and worry about virus spread grows
Hartford Courant | June 2020

Connecticut prison population almost halved since 2008 peak as pandemic continues
CT Mirror | June 2020

IKEA dona once toneladas de muebles para personas sin hogar de Connecticut
Identidad Latina | May 2020 (Page 4)

Meriden Forms ‘Long Overdue’ Homelessness Task Force
Meriden Record-Journal | May 2020

How COVID-19 is Shrinking Connecticut’s Prison Population
CT Mirror | May 2020

COVID-19 Hospitalizations See Largest One-Day Drop Since State Began Tracking
CT Mirror | April 2020

States Move Vulnerable Homeless Populations to Hotels Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
usnews.com | April 2020

Homeless Advocates Get Creative in Keeping Clients Safe During Coronavirus
WSHU | April 2020

Connecticut Shelters Rapidly Moving People to Hotels to Prevent COVID-19 Outbreaks; Homeless Individual Test Positive in Hartford
Hartford Courant | March 2020

Helping Those Without a Home Becomes Harder In A Time of Isolation 
WNPR | March 2020

Homeless Shelters Prepare for COVID-19; May Use Dorms or State Hospital Property as Space
Fox 61 | March 2020

Homeless Shelters are Especially Vulnerable to COVID-19 Spread, Deaths
CT Mirror | March 2020

Woman experiencing homelessness speaks out on census of homeless population
WTNH | January 2020

As Connecticut surveys homeless population, lawmaker urges more state funds for affordable housing: ‘Either you pay now or you pay later’
Hartford Courant | January 2020

Volunteers search region for those who are homeless
The Day | January 2020

“Point-in-time” count takes place across CT, allows communities to assess number of homeless
WTNH | January 2020

CT homelessness count declines 24% from previous year; volunteers needed for count Jan. 21
Fox 61 | January 2020

CT Coalition to End Homelessness be homeful for the holidays drive raises more than $70,000 to help local families remain housed
Press Release | 2020

Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness Receives Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Grant
Press Release | 2019

Guilford Secures $350K Grant to Fight Homelessness
Guilford Patch | October 2019

Kamala Harris Introduces Bill to End Homelessness
Housing Wire | October 2019

Change in Disparate Impact Rule Would Jeopardize Housing Security for Most Vulnerable Citizens
HUD | September 2019

New Britain and Other Towns Celebrate Reducing Youth Homelessness
New Britain Herald | September 2019

Atlanta Meets Their $50M Goal to House People Experiencing Homelessness
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | August 2019

Emergency Funds Spent For Hurricane Maria Evacuees
The Hartford Courant | August 2019

The Emerging Crisis of Aged Homelessness Report
University of Pennsylvania | August 2019

Opening Plenary from the NAEH National Conference featuring remarks by Nan Roman
NAEH | 2019

Lunchtime Plenary from Day 2 of the NAEH National Conference featuring remarks from Rep. Lacy Clay (MO-1)
NAEH | 2019

Bristol Celebrates Housing 44 Homeless Youth Through the “Reaching Home Ending Homelessness 100 Day Challenge”
The Bristol Press | 2019

In Rural Areas, Homeless People Are Harder To Find — And To Help
National Public Radio | July 2019

Strengthening Partnerships Between Law Enforcement and Homelessness Services Systems
USICH with the Council of State Governments Justice Center | June 2019

Separated by Design: How Some of America’s Richest Towns Fight Affordable Housing
CT Mirror | May 2019

Governor Lamont Launches Statewide Performance and Results Agenda
Office of the Governor | April 2019

How Ned Lamont’s ‘debt diet’ may slow Connecticut’s progress reducing homelessness
Hartford Courant | April 2019

Lisa Tepper Bates to head state’s housing-transit initiative
The Day | April 2019

Meeting in Brooklyn seeks solution to homelessness
Norwich Bulletin | April 2019

Lamont creates new post to oversee housing and transit development
CT Post | April 2019

Housing Dollars For Puerto Rican Evacuees Could Go Away If Unclaimed
CT Public Radio | April 2019

Annual Homeless Data Shows 10% Fewer People Used Homeless Shelters than in Previous Year, 40% Fewer Since 2012
Press Release | March 2019

CT’s incoming housing commissioner comes from humble beginnings
CT Post | March 2019

Affordable Housing
WSHU Public Radio | March 2019

Housing Crisis Support Still Available for Those Evacuated from Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria
Press Release | March 2019

New network promises ‘healthier environment’ for LGBTQ community
CT Post | March 2019

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim looking for funding to help the homeless
News 12 | March 2019

Advocacy Days Preparation Webinar
Action Alert | March 2019

Happy Trails to Brian Roccapriore!
Announcement | March 2019

Starting with Stability: How Denver Is Breaking the Homelessness-Jail Cycle
Urban Institute | March 2019

Op-Ed: On the path to eliminating homelessness
New Haven Register | March 2019

CT Solutions to End Homelessness
Comcast Newsmakers | March 2019

Giving back something more important than a check
Hartford Courant | March 2019

Bill aims to help homeless students access education
News 8 | March 2019

Quinnipiac student makes a historic trek for charity
Fox 61 | March 2019

A $2.5 million federal grant will fund housing and help women coping with addiction, homelessness, mental illness in New Haven
Hartford Courant | March 2019

Groundbreaking initiative launched to help homeless women in New Haven
News 8 | March 2019

’Debt diet’ hits housing too hard
Hartford Courant | March 2019

Advocacy Reminder: Testimony Needed for DSS Hearing
Action Alert | March 4, 2019

Four stories of homelessness in Connecticut, told by those who have lived it
Hartford Courant | February 2019

Feds gift $2.8M to combat CT homelessness, aid domestic violence survivors
Hartford Business Journal | February 2019

Advocacy Action Alert: DMHAS and DSS Hearings
Action Alert | February 28, 2019

A Groundbreaking Report Goes Deep On Black Homelessness In Los Angeles
LAist | February 2019

Who’s falling into homelessness, and how: King County hopes better data leads to better help
The Seattle Times | February 2019

Severe Cold Weather Protocol Alert
Announcement | February 25, 2019

Welcome Seila Mosquera-Bruno! New Commissioner of the CT Department of Housing
Announcement | February 2019

Advocacy Action Alert: Appropriations Public Hearings Announced!
Action Alert | February 2019

To Reduce Chronic Homelessness, A Chicago Hospital Is Treating It As A Medical Condition
WBUR | February 2019

Q&A: How Connecticut Matched Its Medicaid and Homelessness Data to Improve Health through Housing
National Academy for State Health Policy | February 2019

106 Area Nonprofits Receive Over $1.3 Million in Grants from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
Hamlet Hub | February 2019

Warming centers, diversion programs part of addressing homelessness in state
Middletown Press | February 2019

Splash Car Wash customers help raise $4,000 for families facing homelessness
Westfair Communications | February 2019

Homeless Bill Of Rights Sparks Debate
New Haven Independent | February 2019

Panels hears testimony on proposed New Haven homeless bill of rights
New Haven Register | February 2019

Loitering Laws Hit Connecticut’s Most Vulnerable Residents
WNPR | February 2019

Blumenthal, Murphy ask HUD to fully fund nonprofits affected by shutdown
The Day | February 2019

Murphy Announces Regina Moller, Executive Director of Noank Community Support Services in Groton, as his State of the Union Guest 
Senator Murphy Press Release | February 2019

Homelessness on campus
CBS News | January 2019

How Finland Solved Homelessness
Huffington Post | January 2019

Plans to get New Haven homeless youth out of the cold
News 8 | January 2019

Hartford police spend frigid night connecting homeless to shelter
Hartford Courant | January 2019

Severe Cold Weather Protocol Alert
Announcement | January 2019

In Between Homes: Michaelle Gonzalez used to be part of the twenty-three percent of youth experiencing homelessness in Connecticut who are LGBTQ+. Now she’s advocating for them.
Yale Daily News | January 2019

A push to end housing discrimination against ex-offenders
CT Mirror | January 2019

Volunteers tackle cold to count, help the homeless
The Day | January 2019

Rep. Michel to Join Constituents in Annual Statewide Homeless Count
NorwalkPlus | January 2019

Severe Cold Weather Protocol Alert
Announcement | January 17, 2019

Coalition to end homelessness raises $75,000
Yale Daily News | January 2019

Greater Hartford saw uptick in homeless deaths last year
Hartford Courant | January 2019

Organization helps thousands of homeless teens in CT
News 3 | January 2019

Connecticut is Conducting Its Annual Census of People Experiencing Homelessness: Volunteers Needed
Press Release | January 2019

Newsmakers: Richard Cho | CEO, Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness
Hartford Business Journal | January 2019

Closing The Door On Homelessness In Connecticut
NPR “Where We Live” | January 2019

New Haven looks to address lack of affordable housing in city, area
New Haven Register | January 2019

Homeless service providers receive $924K in grants from Hartford Foundation of Public Giving
Hartford Courant | January 2019

Murphy meets with agencies tackling teen homelessness in Middletown
The Middletown Press | January 2019

Homelessness can be solved — and we know how to do it
Hartford Courant | December 2018

Milford creates group to find answers to homeless population near library
CT Post | December 2018

Committee wants more housing collaboration
CT Post | December 2018

Paddington gifts are delivered to local homeless shelters as part of the Be Homeful project
WTNH News 8 | December 2018

Fighting the Cycle of Homelessness: Community Groups Help Place New Haven Family in Home for the Holidays
NBC Connecticut | December 2018

Responding to the Recent 2018 HUD Report on Homelessness
CCEH Announcement | December 2018

Hurricane Maria Evacuees Funding Available
CCEH Announcement | December 2018

Hartford Shelters House 178 Households in 100 Days
Press Release | December 2018

State legislators listen to former inmates’ housing challenges
The Day | December 2018

Gov. Malloy: Significant Results Generated in State’s Campaign to End Family Homelessness
Office of Governor Malloy | December 2018

12 Connecticut Schools Raise Awareness of Homelessness
Press Release | December 2018

Collaboration Key to Homelessness Fight: Dr. Richard Cho and Rev. Bonita Grubbs talk about homelessness on The Municipal Voice
New Haven Independent | December 2018

Capitol Watch Podcast: Homelessness is a problem in Connecticut. A Hartford rapper wants to help.
Hartford Courant | December 2018

CT looks to mitigate homelessness
Yale Daily News | December 2018

Governor’s Challenge on Family Homelessness Weekly #8 Update
Reaching Home Campaign | November 2018

Ellis Tech Students Raise Money For Homeless
Hartford Courant | November 2018

Fewer homeless in Connecticut, data shows, but problems still persist
CT Mirror | November 2018

Gov. Malloy Activates State’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol from Wednesday Afternoon Through Friday Morning
Cold Weather Alert | November 2018

CT nonprofits collaborate on housing solution for domestic violence survivors
Hartford Business Journal | November 2018

Access and the Northeast CAN to Hold “Be Homeful” Paddington Bear Crowdrise Campaign Event for the Global #GivingTuesday Movement
Journal Inquirer | November 2018

Gov. Malloy Announces $6.5 Million to Provide Housing Opportunities for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Office of the Governor | November 2018
CCEH board appoints Dr. Richard Cho as next CEO
Press Release | November 2018

 

Weekly Update #5: Governor’s Challenge on Family Homelessness 
Reaching Home Campaign | November 2018

How to Help a Youth in a Housing Crisis
Infographic | November 2018

Greater Hartford shelters launch campaign to help homeless families
News 3 | November 2018

CCEH Names New Chief Executive Officer
Announcement | November 2018

Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) Begins
Announcement | October 2018

For domestic violence survivors, homelessness can be fear, reality
Chron | October 2018

CCEH to Benefit from Taste for Travel at the Hartford Courant Travel Show
News 8 | October 2018

Weekly Update #3: Governor’s Challenge on Family Homelessness 
Announcement | October 2018

Weekly Update #2: Governor’s Challenge on Family Homelessness 
Announcement | October 2018

School Grants Available – Hunger & Homelessness Week
Announcement | October 2018

CSCU Offers Free Classes to SNAP Enrolled Students
NBC Connecticut | October 2018

Homeless families urged to seek help without fear of losing children
New Haven Register | October 2018

CCEH & CCADV Named “Nonprofit Collaboration of the Year” by the Hartford Business Journal 
Hartford Business Journal | October 2018

Weekly Update #1: Governor’s Challenge on Family Homelessness
Announcement | October 2018

Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness announces be homeful holiday competition
Press Release | October 2018

Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness launches be homeful for the holidays 2018
Press Release | October 2018

Update on Chronic Homelessness Efforts in Connecticut
Announcement | September 2018

Victories in reducing homelessness provide social services model
The Day | August 2018

Gov. Malloy Announces $61.5 Million to Support Affordable Housing Development in Diverse Communities
Office of the Governor | August 2018

The 100-Day Hartford Housing Challenge Begins!
Announcement | August 2018

Hartford Hospital Heard About This Struggling College Student And Decided To Offer Her A Job
Hartford Courant | August 2018

CCEH Highlight’s from the NAEH 2018 National Conference on Ending Homelessness
Announcement | August 2018

Childcare funds are now available through the Children in Shelters (CIS) program
Announcement | July 2018

Homeless And In College: 17.5 Percent Of CSCU Students Surveyed Have No Permanent Home
Hartford Courant | July 2018

Opening Doors Fairfield County Funding Announcement
Announcement | July 2018

CSCU & CCEH Release Report on Student Housing Insecurity
Press release | July 2018

CT BOS CoC RFP: Domestic Violence & Rapid Re-Housing Due 7/23/18
Announcement | July 2018

The CT Department of Housing announces official definition of “shelter diversion” for the state
Announcement | June 2018

CCADV, CCEH Announce National Model for Collaboratively Housing Domestic Violence Survivors Facing Homelessness
Press release | June 2018

Synchrony Commits $200,000 to Prevent Family Homelessness
Press release | June 2018

Connecticut’s Balance of State Continuum of Care 2018 Project Application Released – Due 6/29/18
Announcement | May 2018

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation commits $10,000 to Hurricane Maria Relief
CT Post | May 2018

Gov. Malloy Announces Record Drop in Homelessness
Office of the Governor | May 2018

2018 Count Shows Continued Success in Connecticut’s Efforts to Combat Homelessness
Press release | May 2018

Annual Training Institute to Unite Communities Against Homelessness
Press release | May 2018

Lisa Tepper Bates to Leave CT Coalition to End Homelessness – Search for New Leadership Soon Underway
Press release | May 2018

Call your Legislators Today
Action Alert | April 2018

Street Medicine: Helping the Homeless Where They Live
Hartford Courant | April 2018

2018 Homelessness and Housing Advocacy Days
Press release | April 2018

Call/Email Appropriations Committee Members Today
Action Alert | April 2018

S.B. 6 Will Allocate Community Investment Act (CIA) Funds for Homelessness System Management
Action Alert | March 2018

Advocacy Days Prep Information 
News | February 2018

Annual Homelessness Counts
February 6, 2018
We had great success during the 2018 Youth Count! and the 2018 Point In Time (PIT) Count.

Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
January 18, 2018
A new partnership with the Connecticut Coalition To End Homelessness and the Connecticut Colleges and Universities.

2018 Youth Count
December 21, 2017
The 2018 Youth Count will be held from January 24-30, 2018 across the state of Connecticut. You can register to volunteer by using this link.

The 2017 National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference
August 2, 2017
CCEH staff and colleagues from across Connecticut attended the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. July 17-20.

NAEH leadership highlighted Connecticut’s great work throughout the conference – CCEH staff presented in multiple sessions, demonstrating that Connecticut is a leader in the field and that we are advancing the model for ending homelessness.

We feature, below, summaries from CCEH highlighting some of the conference’s best sessions on cutting-edge issues of interest in efforts to end homelessness.


Budget Update: Impact on Housing
June 29, 2017
On Monday, Governor Malloy released a “Resource Allocation Plan,” an executive order that outlines operating expenses for Fiscal Year 2018. Since the legislature did not vote on a state budget by the end of session and legislative leadership at this point is unlikely to vote on a budget, the Resource Allocation plan will go into effect on Saturday, July 1. This means that the state will operate off of FY 2017 budget figures.


15th Annual Conference Celebrates Progress, Plans Next Steps to End Homelessness in Connecticut
May 11, 2017
2017 event turns state focus toward ending family and youth homelessness. The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness 15th Annual Training Institute take place May 18, 2017 from 7:45-4:30 at the Connecticut Convention Center. The event convenes nearly 400 leaders and practitioners from the field of homelessness, colleagues from government, and philanthropy from across the state. Governor Dannel P. Malloy, a champion of efforts to end homelessness, will speak to kick off the event’s lunch.


2017 Count Finds Lowest Levels of Homelessness to Date in Connecticut
May 18, 2017
The January 24th count, coordinated by the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH), showed that overall homelessness in Connecticut is down 13 percent compared to 2016, and down by 24 percent since 2007, the first year the census was conducted statewide. The 2017 count represents the lowest totals ever in a statewide CT PIT Count for individuals, families, veterans, and chronically homeless.  Surveyors identified 3,387 individuals experiencing homelessness (down from 3,902 in 2016,).


15th Annual Conference Celebrates Progress, Plans Next Steps to End Homelessness in Connecticut

May 11, 2017
2017 event turns state focus toward ending family and youth homelessness. The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness 15th Annual Training Institute take place May 18, 2017 from 7:45-4:30 at the Connecticut Convention Center. The event convenes nearly 400 leaders and practitioners from the field of homelessness, colleagues from government, and philanthropy from across the state. Governor Dannel P. Malloy, a champion of efforts to end homelessness, will speak to kick off the event’s lunch.

The conference will focus on building off of Connecticut’s success in ending veteran homelessness (one of the first two states federally certified for this achievement) and driving down chronic homelessness. Due to coordinated efforts across the state, Connecticut has seen four straight years of declining homelessness. The state’s next goals are to end homelessness among families and youth.

Read More

 


Severe Cold Weather Protocol Activated: Extension to March 16

March 9, 2017
At the direction of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), Department of Housing (DOH), Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), and the Department of Social Services (DSS), United Way 2-1-1, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, and other partners are implementing the severe cold weather protocol to ensure adequate shelter space during the severe cold weather.

Update: The protocol currently in effect, which began 5 pm on Friday, March 10, is now being extended until 8 am Thursday, March 16.

Read More

 


Synchrony Financial Invests to End Family Homelessness

February 16, 2017
The Synchrony FinancialFamilies That Work program has made a generous grant of $200,000 to the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness’s be homeful project to prevent the homelessness of families in Fairfield County.

Stamford-based Synchrony Financial’s commitment is expected to prevent approximately 100 families in Fairfield County from becoming homeless this year, a figure which represents approximately half of the families that enter the shelter system each year in Fairfield County. The grant will include critically-needed emergency assistance funds that frontline workers in the region can access to help families seeking shelter stay in their homes.

Read More

 


Advocacy Action Alert: Help us Defend 8-30g!

February 13, 2017
Help us Defend 8-30g, an important took for the creation of Affordable Housing. Section 8-30g of the Connecticut General Statutes, the “Connecticut Affordable Housing Land Use Appeals Procedure,” has been a critically important tool in helping expand the stock of affordable housing in Connecticut. Expansion of affordable housing is central to the success of our efforts to end homelessness in our state.8-30g is under attack! There are more than 30 bills pending that would significantly carve back, or even repeal, 8-30g. Please join CCEH in supporting the 8-30g statute at the February 16 hearing of the Housing Committee. Click here to read more on what you can do.

Read More

 


Severe Cold Weather Protocol Activated

February 9, 2017
At the direction of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), Department of Housing (DOH), Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), and the Department of Social Services (DSS), United Way 2-1-1, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, and other partners are implementing the severe cold weather protocol to ensure adequate shelter space during the severe cold weather.

The protocol is being activated as a result of the forecasted bitter cold temperatures and strong wind gusts, resulting in negative wind chill factors, from this evening through the day tomorrow. The current protocol will be in effect from 5 pm today, February 9, until tomorrow, Friday February 10 at 5 pm.

Read More

 


Microsoft, Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness Team Up to Count Connecticut’s Homeless Youth

January 19, 2017
Technology giant builds app to help CT assess the scope of youth homelessness. The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness is conducting a statewide count of unstably housed and homeless youth (ages 13-24) from January 25 to January 31, and Microsoft is helping.

Through an app built by a team at Microsoft and Hartford-based technology services provider Nutmeg Consulting, CCEH volunteers will be able to complete a survey on smartphones with youth facing homelessness. Microsoft and Nutmeg donated their employees’ time to create the app using Microsoft Azure cloud and Xamarin, a new Microsoft product that delivers a native application on Windows, Android, and iOS environments.

Read More

 


Gov. Malloy and Congressional Delegation Announce $6.6 Million Federal Grant to Help End Youth Homelessness

January 13, 2017
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving a $6.6 million federal grant to help support the state’s goal of ending youth homelessness by 2020.

The award, which comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, will be utilized to create new and innovative housing with support service programs to serve youth experiencing homelessness. Connecticut was one of only ten communities in the country selected by HUD to receive this award out of over 130 applicants. The state received the largest allocation of any grantee under this program.

Read More

 


Gov. Malloy Announces that due to Unprecedented Housing Efforts, State is able to match every Chronically Homeless Individual to Permanent Housing

January 12, 2017
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that with the state’s significantly increased housing efforts over the last few years and focused strategies to end homelessness, the State of Connecticut has reached new record levels and is able to connect every chronically homeless person in the state with permanent housing. Connecticut’s efforts on this front are leading the nation in bringing chronic homelessness to new lows.

This announcement means that the state, in collaboration with its network of nonprofit community providers, has strengthened its housing system to the point that every person who has been verified as being chronically homeless has been matched to permanent housing, and whenever a new episode of chronic homelessness occurs, that person can be matched to housing within 90 days or less.

Read More

 


Citizens Bank awards CCEH $15,000 for Point-in-Time Count

January 9, 2017
The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness is pleased to announce that Citizens Bank has awarded a contribution of $15,000 to support the Point-in-Time Count. The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is a major national event in which volunteers in every state in the country turn out to conduct a one-night count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons. This is a one-night activity in which volunteers will meet at one of 20+ locations in Connecticut to canvas an assigned census block or set of census blocks and survey individuals or families experiencing homelessness.

Coordinated in Connecticut by CCEH in partnership with every homeless provider in the state, the Point-in-Time Count fulfills a central need for efforts to end homelessness by fulfilling HUD’s requirement that Continuums of Care conduct an annual count of homeless persons sheltered on a single night, thus providing vital data to guide our efforts while also playing a key role in helping our state secure federal resources toward ending homelessness.

Read More

 


Help End Youth Homelessness: Join the 2017 Youth Count

December 21, 2016
The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness is conducting the second statewide count of unstably housed and homeless youth ages 13-24 from January 25-January 31, 2017. The 2017 CT Youth Count will provide information essential to our efforts to advance toward the goal of ending youth homelessness by 2020. Volunteers are needed across the state to support this effort.

The success of the 2017 CT Youth Count depends on the participation of volunteers. Please join participate and volunteer. Together, we can end youth homelessness in Connecticut!

Read More

 


2016 Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

December 21, 2016
On National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day we remember our neighbors who have died homeless in the past year. As the first official day of winter, this is the longest night of the year. Advocates, service providers, homeless and formerly homeless individuals and families, as well as community members often come together in memories of those lost.

Please consider attending a memorial event in your area.

Read More

 


Severe Weather Protocol Alert: December 15-December 17, 2016

December 15, 2016
At the direction of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, the Department of Emergency Services/Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DESPP/ DEMHS), Department of Housing (DOH), Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), and the Department of Social Services (DSS), United Way 2-1-1, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, and other partners are implementing the severe cold weather protocol to ensure adequate shelter space during the severe cold weather.

The protocol is being activated as a result of the forecasted bitter cold temperatures and strong winds, resulting in single digit temperatures with wind chill factors below zero, Thursday night through Saturday morning. The protocol will remain in effect from 4:00 pm Thursday, December 15 until Saturday, December 17 at 10:00 am.

Read More

 


Join the Effort to End Homelessness with the Upcoming Homeless Census

December 7, 2016
On January 24th, 2017, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) seeks volunteers to take part in this year’s national census of homelessness, the Point-in-Time (PIT) count, an important annual exercise to count the total number of homeless on a given night across Connecticut and the country.

The success of the January 24 Point-in-Time Count and 2017 CT Youth Count depends on the participation of volunteers. Please volunteer your time to show your commitment and build momentum toward ending homelessness. Together, we can bring an end to homelessness in Connecticut.

Read More

 


CCEH and CT Realtors ask CT to help gift a Paddington bear to a homeless child

November 14, 2016
In honor of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) and the Connecticut REALTORS® Foundation are asking all Connecticut residents to join them to “be homeful for the holidays” and make a donation to the be homeful project to help families remain in the warmth of a home.

CCEH’s be homeful project aims to end homelessness one family at a time. 1,000 families experience homelessness in Connecticut each year, including 2,000 children. CCEH is also partnered with Paddington Bear™ to raise awareness about the issue of family homelessness.

Read More

 


Request for Proposals: Connecticut Homeless Services Program

October 27, 2016
The State of Connecticut, Department of Housing (DOH), is seeking proposals from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and municipalities to provide at least one program for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness along the Connecticut continuum of services.

This continuum includes coordinated access services, shelter diversion services, shelter operations, rapid re-housing services, new permanent supportive housing services or youth transitional living programs.

Read More

 


CCEH and CT REALTORS® Foundation ask CT to hold “bear-raisers” for homeless children

October 25, 2016
The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Connecticut REALTORS® Foundation to launch “be homeful for the holidays”, a special seasonal promotion designed to raise funds to end family homelessness in Connecticut.

CCEH is also partnered with Paddington Bear™ to raise awareness about the issue of family homelessness. Paddington himself was homeless at the start of his journey, which is why he is an ideal “spokesbear” for the issue.

Read More

 


Updated Guidance on Administering the VI-SPDAT

October 17, 2016
Letter from the Department of Housing and the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services on updates to guidance around administering the VI-SPDAT in CAN Assessments and Outreach.

Our thinking regarding Coordinated Access Networks continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and as a national leader in ending chronic homelessness, Connecticut continues to be on the cutting edge of best practice development. The challenge of being a national leader is that we are constantly learning as we create the system and create best practices. The ability to seek input from other communities nationally is limited, because their systems are not yet as sophisticated.

Read More

 


Municipalities are Essential Partners in Effort to End Chronic Homelessness

September 14, 2016
Earlier this year Department of Housing Commissioner Evonne Klein reached out to leadership of Connecticut’s 169 municipalities to solicit their support for Zero: 2016, a campaign to end chronic homelessness in Connecticut this year. The city of Manchester responded to the call – Mayor Jay Moran pledged to support the campaign by partnering with local providers and providing a $1,000 donation to the local Zero: 2016 effort.

The Zero: 2016 Campaign is a national initiative to end chronic and veteran homelessness by the end of this year.

Read More

 


The 2016 NAEH National Conference on Ending Homelessness

August 4, 2016
CCEH staff and colleagues from across Connecticut attended the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. July 26-28.

NAEH leadership highlighted Connecticut’s great work throughout the conference – CCEH staff and colleagues from the Department of Housing and the Partnership for Strong Communities presented in multiple sessions, demonstrating that Connecticut is a leader in the field and that we are advancing the model for ending homelessness. We feature summaries from CCEH highlighting some of the conference’s best sessions on cutting-edge issues of interest in efforts to end homelessness.

Read More

 


Opening Doors of Fairfield County 2016: Application for New Rapid Rehousing Projects

July 21, 2016
The application has been released by Opening Doors of Fairfield County (ODFC)/CT-503 to solicit proposals for Rapid Rehousing (RRH) for youth 18-24, single adults and/or families to be administered by the CT Department of Housing (CT DOH). Funds will be awarded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the 2016 Funds in the Continuum of Care Program Competition, a national competition using the scoring criteria defined in the FY16 NOFA. The ODFC jurisdiction includes three sub-regions.

Read More

 


Action Alert: Sign On to Increase McKinney Funding & Protect United States Interagency Council on Homelessness!

July 5, 2016
Thanks in large part to your hard work, both chambers of Congress – especially the House – provided significant increases to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants program in their T-HUD bills. Now, we will need to continue our efforts to ensure that at least the House level is included in the final FY 2017 spending bill. In addition, the existence and capacity of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) is threatened, and we will need to work together to defend it.

Read More

 


Opening Doors of Fairfield County: Request for Proposals

June 3, 2016
Opening Doors of Fairfield County (ODFC) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide time limited strategic planning services for the collaborative. The planning services will include: reviewing information about the collective impact efforts to provide services designed to reduce time spent homeless, end chronic homelessness and provide supportive services for individuals, families, and target groups in crisis in Fairfield County; interviewing or surveying key stakeholders to obtain information on priorities, posting planning meetings to brainstorm about the strategy; and developing a strategic plan draft that includes measurable, timed goals with specific targeted actions to achieve the desired outcomes.

Read More

 


CT Balance of State Continuum of Care is seeking Applications for New Projects

May 20, 2016
CT Balance of State Continuum of Care (CT BOS) is seeking applications from providers to apply for permanent housing funds, including both permanent supportive housing and rapid re-housing. HUD announced that all CoCs may create new projects through the permanent housing bonus up to 15 percent of the CoC’s FPRN. Approximately $4.9M is available in CT BOS for several types of new projects described below, including new permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing programs, through the FY 2016 CoC Program Competition NOFA. Applications are due 6/3/16 by 5: 00 pm.

Read More

 


Zero:2016 Momentum Building Events:
The Push to End Chronic Homelessness is Working

May 18, 2016
Connecticut is within reach of ending chronic homelessness, or the long-term homelessness of those living with severe disabilities, by the end of 2016!

The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness and the Partnership for Strong Communities are partnering with homeless service providers across the state to rally for the next big push to achieve this historic milestone. Linda Kaufman, Manager of National Movements from Community Solutions, will be the keynote speaker. Below are the times, dates, and locations for each event to be held this w

IKEA dona once toneladas de muebles para personas sin hogar de Connecticut

Identidad Latina | May 2020 (Page 4)

Meriden Forms ‘Long Overdue’ Homelessness Task Force
Meriden Record-Journal | May 2020

How COVID-19 is Shrinking Connecticut’s Prison Population
CT Mirror | May 2020

COVID-19 Hospitalizations See Largest One-Day Drop Since State Began Tracking
CT Mirror | April 2020

States Move Vulnerable Homeless Populations to Hotels Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
usnews.com | April 2020

Homeless Advocates Get Creative in Keeping Clients Safe During Coronavirus
WSHU | April 2020

Connecticut Shelters Rapidly Moving People to Hotels to Prevent COVID-19 Outbreaks; Homeless Individual Test Positive in Hartford
Hartford Courant | March 2020

Helping Those Without a Home Becomes Harder In A Time of Isolation 
WNPR | March 2020

Homeless Shelters Prepare for COVID-19; May Use Dorms or State Hospital Property as Space
Fox 61 | March 2020

Homeless Shelters are Especially Vulnerable to COVID-19 Spread, Deaths
CT Mirror | March 2020

CT Coalition to End Homelessness be homeful for the holidays drive raises more than $70,000 to help local families remain housed
Press Release | 2020

Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness Receives Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Grant
Press Release | 2019

Guilford Secures $350K Grant to Fight Homelessness
Guilford Patch | October 2019

Kamala Harris Introduces Bill to End Homelessness
Housing Wire | October 2019

Change in Disparate Impact Rule Would Jeopardize Housing Security for Most Vulnerable Citizens
HUD | September 2019

New Britain and Other Towns Celebrate Reducing Youth Homelessness
New Britain Herald | September 2019

Atlanta Meets Their $50M Goal to House People Experiencing Homelessness
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | August 2019

Emergency Funds Spent For Hurricane Maria Evacuees
The Hartford Courant | August 2019

The Emerging Crisis of Aged Homelessness Report
University of Pennsylvania | August 2019

Opening Plenary from the NAEH National Conference featuring remarks by Nan Roman
NAEH | 2019

Lunchtime Plenary from Day 2 of the NAEH National Conference featuring remarks from Rep. Lacy Clay (MO-1)
NAEH | 2019

Bristol Celebrates Housing 44 Homeless Youth Through the “Reaching Home Ending Homelessness 100 Day Challenge”
The Bristol Press | 2019

In Rural Areas, Homeless People Are Harder To Find — And To Help
National Public Radio | July 2019

Strengthening Partnerships Between Law Enforcement and Homelessness Services Systems
USICH with the Council of State Governments Justice Center | June 2019

Separated by Design: How Some of America’s Richest Towns Fight Affordable Housing
CT Mirror | May 2019

Governor Lamont Launches Statewide Performance and Results Agenda
Office of the Governor | April 2019

How Ned Lamont’s ‘debt diet’ may slow Connecticut’s progress reducing homelessness
Hartford Courant | April 2019

Lisa Tepper Bates to head state’s housing-transit initiative
The Day | April 2019

Meeting in Brooklyn seeks solution to homelessness
Norwich Bulletin | April 2019

Lamont creates new post to oversee housing and transit development
CT Post | April 2019

Housing Dollars For Puerto Rican Evacuees Could Go Away If Unclaimed
CT Public Radio | April 2019

Annual Homeless Data Shows 10% Fewer People Used Homeless Shelters than in Previous Year, 40% Fewer Since 2012
Press Release | March 2019

CT’s incoming housing commissioner comes from humble beginnings
CT Post | March 2019

Affordable Housing
WSHU Public Radio | March 2019

Housing Crisis Support Still Available for Those Evacuated from Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria
Press Release | March 2019

New network promises ‘healthier environment’ for LGBTQ community
CT Post | March 2019

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim looking for funding to help the homeless
News 12 | March 2019

Advocacy Days Preparation Webinar
Action Alert | March 2019

Happy Trails to Brian Roccapriore!
Announcement | March 2019

Starting with Stability: How Denver Is Breaking the Homelessness-Jail Cycle
Urban Institute | March 2019

Op-Ed: On the path to eliminating homelessness
New Haven Register | March 2019

CT Solutions to End Homelessness
Comcast Newsmakers | March 2019

Giving back something more important than a check
Hartford Courant | March 2019

Bill aims to help homeless students access education
News 8 | March 2019

Quinnipiac student makes a historic trek for charity
Fox 61 | March 2019

A $2.5 million federal grant will fund housing and help women coping with addiction, homelessness, mental illness in New Haven
Hartford Courant | March 2019

Groundbreaking initiative launched to help homeless women in New Haven
News 8 | March 2019

’Debt diet’ hits housing too hard
Hartford Courant | March 2019

Advocacy Reminder: Testimony Needed for DSS Hearing
Action Alert | March 4, 2019

Four stories of homelessness in Connecticut, told by those who have lived it
Hartford Courant | February 2019

Feds gift $2.8M to combat CT homelessness, aid domestic violence survivors
Hartford Business Journal | February 2019

Advocacy Action Alert: DMHAS and DSS Hearings
Action Alert | February 28, 2019

A Groundbreaking Report Goes Deep On Black Homelessness In Los Angeles
LAist | February 2019

Who’s falling into homelessness, and how: King County hopes better data leads to better help
The Seattle Times | February 2019

Severe Cold Weather Protocol Alert
Announcement | February 25, 2019

Welcome Seila Mosquera-Bruno! New Commissioner of the CT Department of Housing
Announcement | February 2019

Advocacy Action Alert: Appropriations Public Hearings Announced!
Action Alert | February 2019

To Reduce Chronic Homelessness, A Chicago Hospital Is Treating It As A Medical Condition
WBUR | February 2019

Q&A: How Connecticut Matched Its Medicaid and Homelessness Data to Improve Health through Housing
National Academy for State Health Policy | February 2019

106 Area Nonprofits Receive Over $1.3 Million in Grants from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
Hamlet Hub | February 2019

Warming centers, diversion programs part of addressing homelessness in state
Middletown Press | February 2019

Splash Car Wash customers help raise $4,000 for families facing homelessness
Westfair Communications | February 2019

Homeless Bill Of Rights Sparks Debate
New Haven Independent | February 2019

Panels hears testimony on proposed New Haven homeless bill of rights
New Haven Register | February 2019

Loitering Laws Hit Connecticut’s Most Vulnerable Residents
WNPR | February 2019

Blumenthal, Murphy ask HUD to fully fund nonprofits affected by shutdown
The Day | February 2019

Murphy Announces Regina Moller, Executive Director of Noank Community Support Services in Groton, as his State of the Union Guest 
Senator Murphy Press Release | February 2019

Homelessness on campus
CBS News | January 2019

How Finland Solved Homelessness
Huffington Post | January 2019

Plans to get New Haven homeless youth out of the cold
News 8 | January 2019

Hartford police spend frigid night connecting homeless to shelter
Hartford Courant | January 2019

Severe Cold Weather Protocol Alert
Announcement | January 2019

In Between Homes: Michaelle Gonzalez used to be part of the twenty-three percent of youth experiencing homelessness in Connecticut who are LGBTQ+. Now she’s advocating for them.
Yale Daily News | January 2019

A push to end housing discrimination against ex-offenders
CT Mirror | January 2019

Volunteers tackle cold to count, help the homeless
The Day | January 2019

Rep. Michel to Join Constituents in Annual Statewide Homeless Count
NorwalkPlus | January 2019

Severe Cold Weather Protocol Alert
Announcement | January 17, 2019

Coalition to end homelessness raises $75,000
Yale Daily News | January 2019

Greater Hartford saw uptick in homeless deaths last year
Hartford Courant | January 2019

Organization helps thousands of homeless teens in CT
News 3 | January 2019

Connecticut is Conducting Its Annual Census of People Experiencing Homelessness: Volunteers Needed
Press Release | January 2019

Newsmakers: Richard Cho | CEO, Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness
Hartford Business Journal | January 2019

Closing The Door On Homelessness In Connecticut
NPR “Where We Live” | January 2019

New Haven looks to address lack of affordable housing in city, area
New Haven Register | January 2019

Homeless service providers receive $924K in grants from Hartford Foundation of Public Giving
Hartford Courant | January 2019

Murphy meets with agencies tackling teen homelessness in Middletown
The Middletown Press | January 2019

Homelessness can be solved — and we know how to do it
Hartford Courant | December 2018

Milford creates group to find answers to homeless population near library
CT Post | December 2018

Committee wants more housing collaboration
CT Post | December 2018

Paddington gifts are delivered to local homeless shelters as part of the Be Homeful project
WTNH News 8 | December 2018

Fighting the Cycle of Homelessness: Community Groups Help Place New Haven Family in Home for the Holidays
NBC Connecticut | December 2018

Responding to the Recent 2018 HUD Report on Homelessness
CCEH Announcement | December 2018

Hurricane Maria Evacuees Funding Available
CCEH Announcement | December 2018

Hartford Shelters House 178 Households in 100 Days
Press Release | December 2018

State legislators listen to former inmates’ housing challenges
The Day | December 2018

Gov. Malloy: Significant Results Generated in State’s Campaign to End Family Homelessness
Office of Governor Malloy | December 2018

12 Connecticut Schools Raise Awareness of Homelessness
Press Release | December 2018

Collaboration Key to Homelessness Fight: Dr. Richard Cho and Rev. Bonita Grubbs talk about homelessness on The Municipal Voice
New Haven Independent | December 2018

Capitol Watch Podcast: Homelessness is a problem in Connecticut. A Hartford rapper wants to help.
Hartford Courant | December 2018

CT looks to mitigate homelessness
Yale Daily News | December 2018

Governor’s Challenge on Family Homelessness Weekly #8 Update
Reaching Home Campaign | November 2018

Ellis Tech Students Raise Money For Homeless
Hartford Courant | November 2018

Fewer homeless in Connecticut, data shows, but problems still persist
CT Mirror | November 2018

Gov. Malloy Activates State’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol from Wednesday Afternoon Through Friday Morning
Cold Weather Alert | November 2018

CT nonprofits collaborate on housing solution for domestic violence survivors
Hartford Business Journal | November 2018Access and the Northeast CAN to Hold “Be Homeful” Paddington Bear Crowdrise Campaign Event for the Global #GivingTuesday Movement
Journal Inquirer | November 2018
Gov. Malloy Announces $6.5 Million to Provide Housing Opportunities for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Office of the Governor | November 2018

CCEH board appoints Dr. Richard Cho as next CEO
Press Release | November 2018

Weekly Update #5: Governor’s Challenge on Family Homelessness 
Reaching Home Campaign | November 2018

How to Help a Youth in a Housing Crisis
Infographic | November 2018

Greater Hartford shelters launch campaign to help homeless families
News 3 | November 2018

Officials: US veteran homelessness declines 5 percent
Associated Press | November 2018

CCEH Names New Chief Executive Officer
Announcement | November 2018

Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) Begins
Announcement | October 2018

For domestic violence survivors, homelessness can be fear, reality
Chron | October 2018

CCEH to Benefit from Taste for Travel at the Hartford Courant Travel Show
News 8 | October 2018

Weekly Update #3: Governor’s Challenge on Family Homelessness 
Announcement | October 2018

Weekly Update #2: Governor’s Challenge on Family Homelessness 
Announcement | October 2018

School Grants Available – Hunger & Homelessness Week
Announcement | October 2018

CSCU Offers Free Classes to SNAP Enrolled Students
NBC Connecticut | October 2018

Homeless families urged to seek help without fear of losing children
New Haven Register | October 2018

CCEH & CCADV Named “Nonprofit Collaboration of the Year” by the Hartford Business Journal 
Hartford Business Journal | October 2018

Weekly Update #1: Governor’s Challenge on Family Homelessness
Announcement | October 2018

Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness announces be homeful holiday competition
Press Release | October 2018

Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness launches be homeful for the holidays 2018
Press Release | October 2018

Update on Chronic Homelessness Efforts in Connecticut
Announcement | September 2018

Victories in reducing homelessness provide social services model
The Day | August 2018

Gov. Malloy Announces $61.5 Million to Support Affordable Housing Development in Diverse Communities
Office of the Governor | August 2018

The 100-Day Hartford Housing Challenge Begins!
Announcement | August 2018

Hartford Hospital Heard About This Struggling College Student And Decided To Offer Her A Job
Hartford Courant | August 2018

CCEH Highlight’s from the NAEH 2018 National Conference on Ending Homelessness
Announcement | August 2018

Childcare funds are now available through the Children in Shelters (CIS) program
Announcement | July 2018

Homeless And In College: 17.5 Percent Of CSCU Students Surveyed Have No Permanent Home
Hartford Courant | July 2018

Opening Doors Fairfield County Funding Announcement
Announcement | July 2018

CSCU & CCEH Release Report on Student Housing Insecurity
Press release | July 2018

CT BOS CoC RFP: Domestic Violence & Rapid Re-Housing Due 7/23/18
Announcement | July 2018

The CT Department of Housing announces official definition of “shelter diversion” for the state
Announcement | June 2018

CCADV, CCEH Announce National Model for Collaboratively Housing Domestic Violence Survivors Facing Homelessness
Press release | June 2018

Synchrony Commits $200,000 to Prevent Family Homelessness
Press release | June 2018

Connecticut’s Balance of State Continuum of Care 2018 Project Application Released – Due 6/29/18
Announcement | May 2018

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation commits $10,000 to Hurricane Maria Relief
CT Post | May 2018

Gov. Malloy Announces Record Drop in Homelessness
Office of the Governor | May 2018

2018 Count Shows Continued Success in Connecticut’s Efforts to Combat Homelessness
Press release | May 2018

Annual Training Institute to Unite Communities Against Homelessness
Press release | May 2018

Lisa Tepper Bates to Leave CT Coalition to End Homelessness – Search for New Leadership Soon Underway
Press release | May 2018

Call your Legislators Today
Action Alert | April 2018

Street Medicine: Helping the Homeless Where They Live
Hartford Courant | April 2018

2018 Homelessness and Housing Advocacy Days
Press release | April 2018

Call/Email Appropriations Committee Members Today
Action Alert | April 2018

S.B. 6 Will Allocate Community Investment Act (CIA) Funds for Homelessness System Management
Action Alert | March 2018

Advocacy Days Prep Information 
News | February 2018

Annual Homelessness Counts
February 6, 2018
We had great success during the 2018 Youth Count! and the 2018 Point In Time (PIT) Count.

Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
January 18, 2018
A new partnership with the Connecticut Coalition To End Homelessness and the Connecticut Colleges and Universities.

2018 Youth Count
December 21, 2017
The 2018 Youth Count will be held from January 24-30, 2018 across the state of Connecticut. You can register to volunteer by using this link.

The 2017 National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference
August 2, 2017
CCEH staff and colleagues from across Connecticut attended the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. July 17-20.

NAEH leadership highlighted Connecticut’s great work throughout the conference – CCEH staff presented in multiple sessions, demonstrating that Connecticut is a leader in the field and that we are advancing the model for ending homelessness.

We feature, below, summaries from CCEH highlighting some of the conference’s best sessions on cutting-edge issues of interest in efforts to end homelessness.


Budget Update: Impact on Housing
June 29, 2017
On Monday, Governor Malloy released a “Resource Allocation Plan,” an executive order that outlines operating expenses for Fiscal Year 2018. Since the legislature did not vote on a state budget by the end of session and legislative leadership at this point is unlikely to vote on a budget, the Resource Allocation plan will go into effect on Saturday, July 1. This means that the state will operate off of FY 2017 budget figures.


15th Annual Conference Celebrates Progress, Plans Next Steps to End Homelessness in Connecticut
May 11, 2017
2017 event turns state focus toward ending family and youth homelessness. The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness 15th Annual Training Institute take place May 18, 2017 from 7:45-4:30 at the Connecticut Convention Center. The event convenes nearly 400 leaders and practitioners from the field of homelessness, colleagues from government, and philanthropy from across the state. Governor Dannel P. Malloy, a champion of efforts to end homelessness, will speak to kick off the event’s lunch.


2017 Count Finds Lowest Levels of Homelessness to Date in Connecticut
May 18, 2017
The January 24th count, coordinated by the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH), showed that overall homelessness in Connecticut is down 13 percent compared to 2016, and down by 24 percent since 2007, the first year the census was conducted statewide. The 2017 count represents the lowest totals ever in a statewide CT PIT Count for individuals, families, veterans, and chronically homeless.  Surveyors identified 3,387 individuals experiencing homelessness (down from 3,902 in 2016,).


15th Annual Conference Celebrates Progress, Plans Next Steps to End Homelessness in Connecticut

May 11, 2017
2017 event turns state focus toward ending family and youth homelessness. The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness 15th Annual Training Institute take place May 18, 2017 from 7:45-4:30 at the Connecticut Convention Center. The event convenes nearly 400 leaders and practitioners from the field of homelessness, colleagues from government, and philanthropy from across the state. Governor Dannel P. Malloy, a champion of efforts to end homelessness, will speak to kick off the event’s lunch.

The conference will focus on building off of Connecticut’s success in ending veteran homelessness (one of the first two states federally certified for this achievement) and driving down chronic homelessness. Due to coordinated efforts across the state, Connecticut has seen four straight years of declining homelessness. The state’s next goals are to end homelessness among families and youth. Read More[/button]


Severe Cold Weather Protocol Activated: Extension to March 16

March 9, 2017
At the direction of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), Department of Housing (DOH), Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), and the Department of Social Services (DSS), United Way 2-1-1, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, and other partners are implementing the severe cold weather protocol to ensure adequate shelter space during the severe cold weather.

Update: The protocol currently in effect, which began 5 pm on Friday, March 10, is now being extended until 8 am Thursday, March 16. Read More[/button]


Synchrony Financial Invests to End Family Homelessness

February 16, 2017
The Synchrony FinancialFamilies That Work program has made a generous grant of $200,000 to the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness’s be homeful project to prevent the homelessness of families in Fairfield County.

Stamford-based Synchrony Financial’s commitment is expected to prevent approximately 100 families in Fairfield County from becoming homeless this year, a figure which represents approximately half of the families that enter the shelter system each year in Fairfield County. The grant will include critically-needed emergency assistance funds that frontline workers in the region can access to help families seeking shelter stay in their homes. Read More[/button]


Advocacy Action Alert: Help us Defend 8-30g!

February 13, 2017
Help us Defend 8-30g, an important took for the creation of Affordable Housing. Section 8-30g of the Connecticut General Statutes, the “Connecticut Affordable Housing Land Use Appeals Procedure,” has been a critically important tool in helping expand the stock of affordable housing in Connecticut. Expansion of affordable housing is central to the success of our efforts to end homelessness in our state.8-30g is under attack! There are more than 30 bills pending that would significantly carve back, or even repeal, 8-30g. Please join CCEH in supporting the 8-30g statute at the February 16 hearing of the Housing Committee. Click here to read more on what you can do. Read More[/button]


Severe Cold Weather Protocol Activated

February 9, 2017
At the direction of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), Department of Housing (DOH), Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), and the Department of Social Services (DSS), United Way 2-1-1, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, and other partners are implementing the severe cold weather protocol to ensure adequate shelter space during the severe cold weather.

The protocol is being activated as a result of the forecasted bitter cold temperatures and strong wind gusts, resulting in negative wind chill factors, from this evening through the day tomorrow. The current protocol will be in effect from 5 pm today, February 9, until tomorrow, Friday February 10 at 5 pm. Read More[/button]


Microsoft, Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness Team Up to Count Connecticut’s Homeless Youth

January 19, 2017
Technology giant builds app to help CT assess the scope of youth homelessness. The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness is conducting a statewide count of unstably housed and homeless youth (ages 13-24) from January 25 to January 31, and Microsoft is helping.

Through an app built by a team at Microsoft and Hartford-based technology services provider Nutmeg Consulting, CCEH volunteers will be able to complete a survey on smartphones with youth facing homelessness. Microsoft and Nutmeg donated their employees’ time to create the app using Microsoft Azure cloud and Xamarin, a new Microsoft product that delivers a native application on Windows, Android, and iOS environments. Read More[/button]


Gov. Malloy and Congressional Delegation Announce $6.6 Million Federal Grant to Help End Youth Homelessness

January 13, 2017
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving a $6.6 million federal grant to help support the state’s goal of ending youth homelessness by 2020.

The award, which comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, will be utilized to create new and innovative housing with support service programs to serve youth experiencing homelessness. Connecticut was one of only ten communities in the country selected by HUD to receive this award out of over 130 applicants. The state received the largest allocation of any grantee under this program. Read More[/button]


Gov. Malloy Announces that due to Unprecedented Housing Efforts, State is able to match every Chronically Homeless Individual to Permanent Housing

January 12, 2017
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that with the state’s significantly increased housing efforts over the last few years and focused strategies to end homelessness, the State of Connecticut has reached new record levels and is able to connect every chronically homeless person in the state with permanent housing. Connecticut’s efforts on this front are leading the nation in bringing chronic homelessness to new lows.

This announcement means that the state, in collaboration with its network of nonprofit community providers, has strengthened its housing system to the point that every person who has been verified as being chronically homeless has been matched to permanent housing, and whenever a new episode of chronic homelessness occurs, that person can be matched to housing within 90 days or less. Read More[/button]


Citizens Bank awards CCEH $15,000 for Point-in-Time Count

January 9, 2017
The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness is pleased to announce that Citizens Bank has awarded a contribution of $15,000 to support the Point-in-Time Count. The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is a major national event in which volunteers in every state in the country turn out to conduct a one-night count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons. This is a one-night activity in which volunteers will meet at one of 20+ locations in Connecticut to canvas an assigned census block or set of census blocks and survey individuals or families experiencing homelessness.

Coordinated in Connecticut by CCEH in partnership with every homeless provider in the state, the Point-in-Time Count fulfills a central need for efforts to end homelessness by fulfilling HUD’s requirement that Continuums of Care conduct an annual count of homeless persons sheltered on a single night, thus providing vital data to guide our efforts while also playing a key role in helping our state secure federal resources toward ending homelessness. Read More[/button]


Help End Youth Homelessness: Join the 2017 Youth Count

December 21, 2016
The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness is conducting the second statewide count of unstably housed and homeless youth ages 13-24 from January 25-January 31, 2017. The 2017 CT Youth Count will provide information essential to our efforts to advance toward the goal of ending youth homelessness by 2020. Volunteers are needed across the state to support this effort.

The success of the 2017 CT Youth Count depends on the participation of volunteers. Please join participate and volunteer. Together, we can end youth homelessness in Connecticut! Read More[/button]


2016 Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

December 21, 2016
On National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day we remember our neighbors who have died homeless in the past year. As the first official day of winter, this is the longest night of the year. Advocates, service providers, homeless and formerly homeless individuals and families, as well as community members often come together in memories of those lost.

Please consider attending a memorial event in your area. Read More[/button]


Severe Weather Protocol Alert: December 15-December 17, 2016

December 15, 2016
At the direction of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, the Department of Emergency Services/Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DESPP/ DEMHS), Department of Housing (DOH), Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), and the Department of Social Services (DSS), United Way 2-1-1, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, and other partners are implementing the severe cold weather protocol to ensure adequate shelter space during the severe cold weather.

The protocol is being activated as a result of the forecasted bitter cold temperatures and strong winds, resulting in single digit temperatures with wind chill factors below zero, Thursday night through Saturday morning. The protocol will remain in effect from 4:00 pm Thursday, December 15 until Saturday, December 17 at 10:00 am. Read More[/button]


Join the Effort to End Homelessness with the Upcoming Homeless Census

December 7, 2016
On January 24th, 2017, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) seeks volunteers to take part in this year’s national census of homelessness, the Point-in-Time (PIT) count, an important annual exercise to count the total number of homeless on a given night across Connecticut and the country.

The success of the January 24 Point-in-Time Count and 2017 CT Youth Count depends on the participation of volunteers. Please volunteer your time to show your commitment and build momentum toward ending homelessness. Together, we can bring an end to homelessness in Connecticut. Read More[/button]


CCEH and CT Realtors ask CT to help gift a Paddington bear to a homeless child

November 14, 2016
In honor of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) and the Connecticut REALTORS® Foundation are asking all Connecticut residents to join them to “be homeful for the holidays” and make a donation to the be homeful project to help families remain in the warmth of a home.

CCEH’s be homeful project aims to end homelessness one family at a time. 1,000 families experience homelessness in Connecticut each year, including 2,000 children. CCEH is also partnered with Paddington Bear™ to raise awareness about the issue of family homelessness. Read More


Request for Proposals: Connecticut Homeless Services Program

October 27, 2016
The State of Connecticut, Department of Housing (DOH), is seeking proposals from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and municipalities to provide at least one program for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness along the Connecticut continuum of services.

This continuum includes coordinated access services, shelter diversion services, shelter operations, rapid re-housing services, new permanent supportive housing services or youth transitional living programs. Read More


CCEH and CT REALTORS® Foundation ask CT to hold “bear-raisers” for homeless children

October 25, 2016
The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Connecticut REALTORS® Foundation to launch “be homeful for the holidays”, a special seasonal promotion designed to raise funds to end family homelessness in Connecticut.

CCEH is also partnered with Paddington Bear™ to raise awareness about the issue of family homelessness. Paddington himself was homeless at the start of his journey, which is why he is an ideal “spokesbear” for the issue. Read More


Updated Guidance on Administering the VI-SPDAT

October 17, 2016
Letter from the Department of Housing and the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services on updates to guidance around administering the VI-SPDAT in CAN Assessments and Outreach.

Our thinking regarding Coordinated Access Networks continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and as a national leader in ending chronic homelessness, Connecticut continues to be on the cutting edge of best practice development. The challenge of being a national leader is that we are constantly learning as we create the system and create best practices. The ability to seek input from other communities nationally is limited, because their systems are not yet as sophisticated. Read More


Municipalities are Essential Partners in Effort to End Chronic Homelessness

September 14, 2016
Earlier this year Department of Housing Commissioner Evonne Klein reached out to leadership of Connecticut’s 169 municipalities to solicit their support for Zero: 2016, a campaign to end chronic homelessness in Connecticut this year. The city of Manchester responded to the call – Mayor Jay Moran pledged to support the campaign by partnering with local providers and providing a $1,000 donation to the local Zero: 2016 effort.

The Zero: 2016 Campaign is a national initiative to end chronic and veteran homelessness by the end of this year. Read More


The 2016 NAEH National Conference on Ending Homelessness

August 4, 2016
CCEH staff and colleagues from across Connecticut attended the National Alliance to End Homelessness Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. July 26-28.

NAEH leadership highlighted Connecticut’s great work throughout the conference – CCEH staff and colleagues from the Department of Housing and the Partnership for Strong Communities presented in multiple sessions, demonstrating that Connecticut is a leader in the field and that we are advancing the model for ending homelessness. We feature summaries from CCEH highlighting some of the conference’s best sessions on cutting-edge issues of interest in efforts to end homelessness. Read More


Opening Doors of Fairfield County 2016: Application for New Rapid Rehousing Projects

July 21, 2016
The application has been released by Opening Doors of Fairfield County (ODFC)/CT-503 to solicit proposals for Rapid Rehousing (RRH) for youth 18-24, single adults and/or families to be administered by the CT Department of Housing (CT DOH). Funds will be awarded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the 2016 Funds in the Continuum of Care Program Competition, a national competition using the scoring criteria defined in the FY16 NOFA. The ODFC jurisdiction includes three sub-regions. Read More


Action Alert: Sign On to Increase McKinney Funding & Protect United States Interagency Council on Homelessness!

July 5, 2016
Thanks in large part to your hard work, both chambers of Congress – especially the House – provided significant increases to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants program in their T-HUD bills. Now, we will need to continue our efforts to ensure that at least the House level is included in the final FY 2017 spending bill. In addition, the existence and capacity of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) is threatened, and we will need to work together to defend it. Read More


Opening Doors of Fairfield County: Request for Proposals

June 3, 2016
Opening Doors of Fairfield County (ODFC) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide time limited strategic planning services for the collaborative. The planning services will include: reviewing information about the collective impact efforts to provide services designed to reduce time spent homeless, end chronic homelessness and provide supportive services for individuals, families, and target groups in crisis in Fairfield County; interviewing or surveying key stakeholders to obtain information on priorities, posting planning meetings to brainstorm about the strategy; and developing a strategic plan draft that includes measurable, timed goals with specific targeted actions to achieve the desired outcomes. Read More


CT Balance of State Continuum of Care is seeking Applications for New Projects

May 20, 2016
CT Balance of State Continuum of Care (CT BOS) is seeking applications from providers to apply for permanent housing funds, including both permanent supportive housing and rapid re-housing. HUD announced that all CoCs may create new projects through the permanent housing bonus up to 15 percent of the CoC’s FPRN. Approximately $4.9M is available in CT BOS for several types of new projects described below, including new permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing programs, through the FY 2016 CoC Program Competition NOFA. Applications are due 6/3/16 by 5: 00 pm. Read More


Zero:2016 Momentum Building Events:
The Push to End Chronic Homelessness is Working

May 18, 2016
Connecticut is within reach of ending chronic homelessness, or the long-term homelessness of those living with severe disabilities, by the end of 2016!

The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness and the Partnership for Strong Communities are partnering with homeless service providers across the state to rally for the next big push to achieve this historic milestone. Linda Kaufman, Manager of National Movements from Community Solutions, will be the keynote speaker. Below are the times, dates, and locations for each event to be held this w