Partners

Founded more than 70 years ago, Ability Beyond has grown to provide services to more than 3,000 people with disabilities across Connecticut and New York. Our Mission is to discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people.

We serve low-income individuals and families from Tolland and Windham Counties. At the core of the Access mission is our belief in the dignity and value of every individual, regardless of social or economic status. We take a comprehensive approach to looking at the poverty-related issues of individuals and families and then develop individualized plans to help our clients overcome the challenges they face. 

Advanced Behavioral Health is a non-profit behavioral health management company that specializes in administrative services such as utilization management, provider network administration and claims processing, research and dissemination of best practices, health information technology, and data management. 

All In is a network of grassroots alliances in a growing number of Connecticut cities and towns, where neighbors work together across their differences to make it possible for everyone to have a home, food, and a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. 

All In for Ansonia and Derby is an alliance of neighbors and neighborhood organizations working to make it possible for everyone in Ansonia and Derby to have a safe and joyful place to live, a place where food is secure, and a voice in the decisions that affect our lives.

All In for Milford is an alliance of neighbors, community leaders and local organizations that work together through organizing, education, and policy work to make it possible for everyone in Milford to have what they need to live well together.

All In for Oxford is an alliance of community leaders and local organizations working to make it possible for everyone to have a place to live, food to eat, and a voice in the decisions that affect our lives.

All In for Seymour is an alliance of community members and local organizations working to ensure that everyone in Seymour has a place including: a safe and dependable place to live, a place where access to food is secure, a place in the discussions and decisions that affect our lives.  

We are a national nonprofit organization that trains, supports, and sustains family child care providers. Our mission to transform the nation’s child care system results in a triple win: child care providers succeed as business owners; working parents find stable, high-quality care for their children; and children gain an educational foundation that lays the groundwork for achievement. 

The Alliance’s mission is to move healthcare forward by controlling costs, improving quality, and engaging individuals in their health. We serve as the voice of self-funded employers who want more control over their healthcare costs, and who believe that affordable, high-quality care should be accessible to everyone.

Alliance for Living is the only HIV/AIDS service organization and resource center in southeastern Connecticut that also deals with homelessness and assists people dealing with substance use disorder.

The Alpha Community Services YMCA, a Bridgeport area pioneer in providing services dedicated to the homeless, has been a branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA since 1992. The Alpha Community Services Y has grown and expanded its services, striving to provide not just temporary shelter but also a path to a better life for those experiencing homelessness – providing supportive services to over 400 clients each year.

Wheeler Health is a trusted leader in integrated health and human services, reaching more than 90 percent of Connecticut’s cities and towns through five community health centers (Hartford, New Britain, Waterbury, Bristol, and Plainville), mobile care, a therapeutic special education day school, and an array of in-home and community-based programs.

Today, their clinics in Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk and Stamford are a lifeline for low-income uninsured residents from across Fairfield County. They care for patients with diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and other chronic conditions, as well as provide treatment for minor injuries and sudden illnesses like the flu.

Their mission is to advocate for and provide services to people living with HIV/AIDS, mental health and substance use disorders, their families, and loved ones and to actively promote education and prevention in the community.

The Association of Religious Communities is a non-denominational interfaith organization with a mission to alleviate the causes of violence, suffering, and hate while advancing peace, justice, and human dignity.

The Barkhamsted Housing Trust is made up of a group of volunteers who care deeply about the Town of Barkhamsted and its residents. They are a non-profit organization working to develop more affordable housing in our community.

For the past 40 years, the Beth-El Center has provided emergency food and shelter programs for the Greater Milford community. While shelter saves lives, housing ends homelessness. Beth-El Center is determined to create a space in which unhoused people can access the appropriate housing-specific and support services necessary to end their homelessness and prevent recidivism.

The mission of Brian Gibbons Homeless Outreach is to locate, engage, and support the homeless and those at risk of homelessness in the Greater Waterbury area in an effort to make appropriate referrals that lead to affordable and safe housing.

Bridge House empowers adults living with persistent mental illness to improve their quality of life. Bridge House has served thousands of members since its inception nearly 30 years ago and we continue to provide a critical safe haven for adults in the Greater Bridgeport area and Fairfield County who are struggling with mental illness.  Their program focuses on employment, education, and housing, connecting members with the resources they need to achieve their goals.

As a member of Yale New Haven Health—Connecticut's leading healthcare system—they offer comprehensive, family-focused services in more than 100 specialties. Bridgeport Hospital provides a full range of medical services—from diagnosis to advanced treatments to care management.

The Bridgeport Police Department is committed to partnering with the community to provide quality police services and to create a safe environment through fair and impartial enforcement of the law. They promote dignity and respect while recognizing the needs of our diverse community in our responsibility to maintain order and protect individual rights.

They provide vital services to men, women, and children facing hunger, homelessness, and addiction, offering help to heal and return to the community whole. Their mission is to fight poverty from the inside out by embracing people with the compassion of Christ, offering hope and healing for a changed life.

The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) leads as a catalyst to enhance the quality of life, vibrancy, and vitality of the Greater Hartford region. CRCOG provides planning, programs, and services to its member municipalities and is the region’s designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). CRCOG is a strong advocate for the region and regional solutions.

The mission of Career Resources, Inc. is to be a transformative leader in workforce development, providing comprehensive, innovative, and practical solutions for employers and jobseekers by strengthening the family unit through the dignity of work. CRI is dedicated to improving the employment situation of Connecticut residents in order to mitigate the causes and effects of poverty. 

Together, we work diligently to be a part of the solution to reduce youth and gun violence, advocate for healthier communities, and create a positive impact that extends far beyond today for the underserved and marginalized youth, families, and neighborhoods throughout Southwestern CT and beyond.

Their mission is to help the needy and most vulnerable of all faiths to permanently improve their lives. They provide supportive services that enable families to rise up out of poverty, overcome barriers, and achieve self-sufficiency and independence.

For victims of interpersonal violence, CEE provides support services in the form of counseling and advocacy, crisis intervention, and emergency shelter. We empower individuals to find their voice and choose their path toward healing as they rebuild their lives. We are preventing and reducing interpersonal violence in the community through prevention education and awareness.

At CFJ, they offer 24/7 crisis hotlines, shelter, counseling, court advocacy, legal and self-sufficiency services, prevention education and training. These free, confidential services are offered to all adults and children and are delivered in a trauma-informed and inclusive way to anyone dealing with violence.

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high-quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need.

The Rowan Center works to prevent sexual violence, respond to crises, and support adult and youth survivors on their path to healing from trauma. The Rowan Center serves all survivors of sexual violence in our eight-town region, regardless of age, sex, immigration status, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or religious or spiritual beliefs.

Charter Oak Communities (COC) is a forward-thinking housing authority in Stamford, Connecticut, revolutionizing assisted public housing with innovative partnerships, creative funding, and smart business practices, all driven by a broad vision. Their team and diverse partners are dedicated to improving life for our residents and the broader community, positioning COC as a national leader in residential services and housing.

The mission of Chemical Abuse Services Agency, Inc., better known as CASA, is to provide holistic and culturally competent community-based behavioral health services to individuals, families and communities seeking recovery from addiction, co-occurring disorders and related behavioral health issues. The organization utilizes recovery oriented approaches and evidence-based practices to develop services and operational strategies toward accomplishing this mission.

Chrysalis Center provides supportive services to assist people in need to transform their lives. Through job training, housing and other community healthcare services, Chrysalis Center helps individuals transform their lives.

Civic Roundtable was launched at Harvard Innovation Labs, driven by the belief that technology has a critical role to play in facilitating government collaboration, and that public servants are key in guiding its development. We’re driven by the belief that technology can help every public servant become more efficient, effective, and impactful.

The Coalition on Diversity & Equity (CoDE) is a 501(c)3 nonpartisan, educational organization, serving the communities of Andover, Columbia, East Hampton, Hebron, and Marlborough. CoDE is led completely by volunteers, who are active members of their community. Our mission is to build more diverse, equitable and vibrant communities. Our goals include increasing community awareness and equal access to housing, education and jobs. 

The Commons Community Development Corporation was created to address need for affordable housing beginning in Hebron and eventually expanding to other communities within Connecticut. Currently, too many individuals and families, including those who work in high income towns with little affordable housing, cannot afford to live there. This includes young professionals, families and seniors. 

The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut provides social services and programs directly and through partnerships to vulnerable and low-income individuals, families and communities in Western Connecticut to help them achieve self-sufficiency and to improve their lives. 

Community Foundation of Eastern CT brings people together to work towards a healthy, thriving, sustainable Eastern Connecticut with greater equity for all. They achieve this by collaborating with partners to put philanthropy into action to address the needs, rights and interests of our community.

The role and goal of CHC is to transform the way healthcare is delivered. The CHC mission is not just to provide healthcare, but to make sure that the care we provide is the best it can be, and is what best meets the needs of our communities and patients. 

Community Health Network of CT work with patients, healthcare providers, community organizations, and governments to solve complex healthcare problems. It is through their work with Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) recipients that they improve the health and lives of Connecticut residents.

Connecticut Community Care (CCC) identifies choices and provides services to help people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities and incomes to live at home. CCC’s Connecticut Age Well Collaborative initiative fosters inclusive, accessible communities where we all can age well. The Collaborative builds bridges between local governments and older adults in the community with lived experience, dismantling ageism through the co-creative process.

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation that provides a full range of licensed outpatient substance abuse and mental health prevention, education, and treatment services to assist adults in becoming productive members of society.​

The Department of Housing (DOH) strengthens and revitalizes communities by promoting affordable housing opportunities. DOH seeks to eliminate homelessness and to catalyze the creation and preservation of quality, affordable housing to meet the needs of all individuals and families statewide to ensure that Connecticut continues to be a great place to live and work.

Connecticut For All is a statewide coalition of labor, community, and faith organizations representing hundreds of thousands of people—black, brown, and white. We stand united in a long-term mission to eliminate systemic inequalities and rebuild a better Connecticut.

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority is a self-funded, quasi-public organization. Its mission is to alleviate the shortage of housing for low- to moderate-income families and persons in this state and, when appropriate, to promote or maintain the economic development of this state through employer-assisted housing efforts.

For 107 years, the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants has built a legacy of leadership, compassionate service and effective advocacy for immigrants, refugees and survivors of human trafficking and torture. 

CLCC's mission is to elevate and strengthen land conservation in Connecticut. CLCC is the only statewide service provider and voice for all Connecticut land trusts. CLCC is a leader in advocacy and policy, education and training, and technical assistance to empower Connecticut’s ~120 land trusts and ensure the long-term viability of land conservation efforts in the state.

Our mission is to provide access to justice and protect the critical civil legal rights of low-income individuals and families through representation, systemic advocacy, advice, collaboration, and education. We serve low-income families in 122 of the 169 Connecticut communities (our sister agencies serve areas of greater Hartford and greater New Haven). Our service area includes hundreds of thousands of families eligible for our services.

CT Tenants Union organizes for tenant power to ensure every person has access to safe, stable housing. We must build a Connecticut for the multiracial working class—a Connecticut which guarantees a home for all. We must build a Connecticut committed to the well-being of all its citizens.

At The Connection, we understand the complexity of community problems such as homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, and community justice rehabilitation. Our programs aim to solve these problems with care and compassion. We recognize we must help individuals and their families by developing a quality system of care that allows people to seamlessly access a full complement of clinical and community-based service options to meet their unique needs.

Cornwall Housing Corporation (CHC) invests in affordable housing solutions by offering programs and services designed to develop, preserve, and sustain affordable housing throughout Cornwall, Connecutict. Our mission is to provide housing to young adults, families, and seniors in Cornwall, which is critically important especially for those that work and serve in our community. Our core focus is on creating and sustaining these housing options for our town.

The Council of Churches is a faith-based, non-sectarian social services agency dedicated to meeting the needs of people at risk and breaking the cycle of poverty and crisis in the Greater Bridgeport area. We are committed to educating children, feeding the hungry, supporting youth in crisis, guiding former offenders, and building bridges of understanding between all faiths.

Rehabilitation Services (BRS) is part of Connecticut’s Aging and Disability Services (ADS) and helps people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. We offer many services tailored to your needs to help you succeed. BRS supports people with serious physical or mental disabilities to prepare for work and grow in their careers. Our goal is to help people with disabilities find competitive jobs.

To prevent and solve homelessness in Connecticut.​ Our mission is to catalyze transformative change to solve homelessness in Connecticut by ensuring effective responses to emergency situations and fostering long-term solutions through collaboration with providers, state agencies, and communities.

Along with organizing the recovery community (people in recovery, family members, friends and allies) to 1) put a face on recovery and 2) provide recovery support services, we also promote recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction through advocacy, education and service. CCAR strives to end discrimination surrounding addiction and recovery, open new doors and remove barriers to recovery, maintain and sustain recovery regardless of the pathway, all the while ensuring that all people in recovery, and people seeking recovery, are treated with dignity and respect.

We provide data and data support so that nonprofits, state agencies, businesses, and the public can make decisions and work toward equity – all informed by data. We seek to connect people like you with data that will help you make informed decisions. We also seek to engage the people most affected by the decisions in the data exploration when possible. 

The Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) vision is that CT's children are safe and sound and that they live with loving and supportive families. We partner with communities and families to raise resilient, thriving children. DCF also protects children. We serve as the State's lead agency for kids' mental health.

The Department's responsibility now extends to the reentry of offenders, supervising their return to the community. While our primary mission is to provide safety to the community, our staff and inmates, the Department also provides special assistance to Homeland Security, the State Police, the Department of Transportation and other state departments during emergencies and times of statewide need.

The mission of the Connecticut Judicial Branch is to serve the interests of justice and the public by resolving matters brought before it in a fair, timely, efficient and open manner.

CT Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services provides comprehensive, recovery-oriented mental health treatment & substance use disorder prevention/treatment services.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS serves about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. It supports the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities.

The mission of the Connecticut Fair Housing Center is to ensure that all people have equal access to housing opportunities in Connecticut, free from discrimination. In support of our mission, the Center conducts statewide education and outreach to ensure residents understand their fair housing rights and works with state and local governments, housing professionals, and others to promote compliance with federal and state fair housing laws.

CHA's mission is to advance the health of individuals and our communities. We do this by leading, representing and serving hospitals and healthcare providers across the continuum of care that are accountable to the community and committed to health improvement.

CT Housing Partners engage collaboration and partnerships that will enable us to develop and preserve housing tailored for low- and moderate-income households, seniors, and our essential workforce. Through strategic planning, partnerships, and active community engagement, CHP will remain a powerful force in addressing our state’s housing needs, striving toward a hopeful future where everyone has a place to call home.

CIFC strengthens its communities through health, education, and housing services for individuals and families. CIFC seeks to enhance the well-being of communities through high-quality, accessible services that empower individuals and families to thrive.

The Connecticut Justice Alliance is a youth-adult partnership working to end the criminalization of youth. CTJA works to keep children and youth out of the legal system by disrupting and dismantling the pathways that funnel children and youth into courts and prisons. We also work to make sure youth who are detained, incarcerated, and involved in the courts and legal systems receive safe, fair, and dignified treatment. 

While the organization’s roots are in substance use treatment, we have grown to provide behavioral health, addiction and criminal justice services. Our outpatient, community and residential programs serve adults and adolescents throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties.

DMHAS – Young Adult Services (YAS) was developed to help young adults transition successfully from the Department of Children & Families (DCF) to the adult mental health system and to achieve the necessary skills for adulthood. Our mission is to improve the lives of young people by providing the highest quality services possible.  We do this by forming a partnership with the individual, their family, identified significant persons, and with other community service providers.

We are part of Nuvance Health, a network of seven community hospital locations and numerous outpatient facilities in the Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. Our patients benefit from the various multispecialty groups and services across the system. Danbury Hospital features advanced technologies, making us a destination for innovative services.

Provides community supervision and support services to individuals on probation, helping promote accountability, rehabilitation, and public safety in the Danbury area.

The mission of the Danbury Police Department is to provide an environment that is free from the fear of crime, where people can enjoy a high quality of life, and the entire Danbury community can prosper. Danbury Police Headquarters is located at 375 Main Street in the city's downtown.

DVCC’s role is to help those experiencing any level of domestic violence and assist them in building a safer environment for the well-being of themselves and their families. Our services include housing and financial advocacy, legal advocacy, trauma-informed individual and group counseling, and emergency safe housing.   All victim services are free and confidential. 

We are a community of people Who care about our brothers and sisters Providing love, food and rest. We serve hot meals every afternoon from 3:00pm - 4:30pm. Breakfasts are served Mondays through Fridays from 7:00am - 9:00am by Catholic Charities.

Since 1980, EASTCONN has served as a trusted educational partner in northeastern Connecticut. As one of the state's six Regional Educational Service Centers, we support 33 towns and 36 school districts with high-quality, affordable programs and services.

The Eastern Connecticut Association of REALTORS ® (ECAR) provides services to over 1,000 of our REALTOR and affiliate members and other real estate related interests.  ECAR's Vision: To be the trusted source of real estate information and services in Eastern Connecticut. ECAR's Mission: To attain the highest ethical and professional standards among our members. To support members in building and improving their real estate practice. To promote real estate ownership. To advocate for the protection of private property rights

Eastern Connecticut Housing Opportunities, Inc. (ECHO) is a Connecticut private, nonprofit corporation established with the mission of improving lives and strengthening communities in eastern Connecticut by providing equitable housing opportunities to individuals and families in the communities in which they work and wish to live.

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). Our mission as the RESC in western Connecticut is to promote the success of school districts and their communities. Collaboratively with them, we provide educational and related services.  A continuing commitment to quality and excellence is our standard of performance.

The EMERGE model uses transitional employment and engages participants in wrap-around services to break the cycle of recidivism, build community, and inspire hope. We support formerly incarcerated people successfully integrate back into their communities, and seek to remove the shame and stigma of incarceration.

The Community Services Division (CSD) in Stamford is located at the Franklin S. DuBois Center (FSDC) and serves the greater Stamford/Norwalk area.  FSDC is responsible for providing ongoing, individualized treatment to persons living in the community with severe behavioral health disorders who are publicly insured, uninsured and in some cases underinsured.

The Center for Social Impact connects community and campus to create high impact academic opportunities that address local, national, and global challenges and develop individuals committed to creating a more just and equitable world.

The Vision of the Falls Village Housing Trust Inc. is to ensure affordable housing opportunities exist for all community members by expanding options for seniors, disabled  individuals, young adults and working families who want to live in the town of Falls Village, Canaan, CT. The Trust is committed to maintaining the rural character and aesthetic charm of Falls Village.

For more than 80 years, Family & Children's Agency (FCA) has been helping individuals and families throughout Fairfield County and beyond to realize life's possibilities. We increase the social and emotional well-being of our clients by providing strength-based, solution-focused services for every stage of life.

Our Mission: Empowering Children, Adults, Families and Communities to Realize Their Potential. Family Centers achieves this mission by offering a holistic approach aimed to help Fairfield County residents obtain the tools needed to establish a strong educational foundation, overcome complex and critical problems, carry on healthy productive lives and achieve personal improvement.

The mission of the Foundation for Norfolk Living is to create housing opportunities in Norfolk that are affordable to persons and families of modest means.

CHC is building a world class primary health care system. We are defining how a full spectrum of health care services – including both physical and mental health – can be delivered where they are needed most. The intent in everything we do is to improve health outcomes for our patients and build healthy communities.

The Friends of Fort Trumbull State Park facilitate access to Fort Trumbull State Park in New London, Connecticut. We have a stated mission to “bring to the visiting public the history of Fort Trumbull” and the surrounding area. 

 New Beginnings, a non-profit, is the sponsoring organization of The "Gathering Place" - a drop in center for the homeless. The "Gathering Place" serves as the local point of entry for all homeless, serving all 26 towns in Litchfield County.  Open every weekday, we offer supports ranging from a hot shower to washing clothes to securing housing to homeless individuals and families.      

Building Community and Bridging Cultures
in Downtown Norwich, CT.

CHC/ACT and Connecticut’s health centers serve 452,000 people yearly from Greenwich to Putnam, from Winsted to New London, and everywhere in between. Our members deliver high quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care across hundreds of sites. Together, we advocate for community health to local and national leaders. And, our team empowers health care professionals across our state to improve the health and wellness of all.

At its core, the NRWIB is a connector between job seekers and employers, aiming to address the evolving demands of the labor market. It operates within the framework of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which emphasizes the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders to enhance the workforce system's effectiveness.

As a member of Yale New Haven Health—Connecticut's leading healthcare system—we offer comprehensive, family-focused services in more than 100 specialties. Greenwich Hospital is a 206-bed regional medical center hospital, serving Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County, New York. It is a major academic affiliate of Yale School of Medicine and a member of Yale New Haven Health.

Greenwich Communities is the future of affordable housing. Formerly known as The Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich,  we are a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing the ability to live in quality, affordable housing, giving residents access to opportunities, excellent schools, and all of the amenities this beautiful town of Greenwich has to offer. 

We are an agency committed to excellence, service, and community. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our community is our highest priority.

The mission of Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals is to ensure swift, affordable access to quality mental healthcare, regardless of ability to pay, for individuals and families living and working in Litchfield County. Greenwoods is a recognized leader in community mental health education and wellness efforts across northwest Connecticut. 

At Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut, we work with families and the community to build hope and homes. Through sweat equity, education, and partnership, households gain stability through affordable homeownership.

With 44,000 dedicated colleagues and a bold vision for the future, Hartford HealthCare is transforming healthcare across Connecticut and beyond—enhancing access, affordability, health equity, and excellence. Spanning more than 500 locations across 185 towns and cities, our comprehensive care-delivery system is built to serve every community, every day.

Hearing Youth Voices develops working class, Black and brown young people into courageous and skilled leaders capable of running issue-based campaigns, leading coalitions and alliances, and uniting us across our differences to build the power necessary to advance racial, economic, and gender justice.

Founded in May 2000, the Hispanic Alliance is a dynamic, innovative organization – bringing communities together through a broad range of initiatives and events;  providing higher education access and opportunity through a robust scholarship program;  empowering through leadership training and economic support;  advocating for health initiatives that promote equity; engaging our community through arts and cultural experiences.

The HBRA of Connecticut is your voice at the Capitol. We draft legislation, challenge harmful regulations, and advocate for policies that protect and promote the housing industry. From public hearings to private meetings with lawmakers, we’re actively shaping the future of homebuilding in Connecticut. Backed by a strong board, expert staff, and engaged members, we tackle industry challenges, drive growth, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

The goal of MyHomeCT is to cure mortgage delinquencies and defaults, and prevent foreclosures among eligible homeowners that occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program also includes assistance for qualified non-mortgage expenses including, but not limited to, real estate taxes and insurance as well as condominium or homeowners' association fees.

With an emphasis on veterans, we provide the housing and services necessary to help homeless individuals return to a productive and meaningful life. 

Today, the agency provides emergency shelter for men and women, supportive housing for individuals and families, rapid re-housing, diversion services, a community kitchen, food pantry, youth development programs and mentoring. Our knowledgeable and innovative staff develops individualized case management plans with sustainable solutions so that everyone we serve has the opportunity to achieve and maintain an independent life.

HVA's mission is to protect the natural character and environmental health of the entire river valley from the Berkshires, eastern New York and western Connecticut to Long Island Sound, for today and for future generations.

The Authority's mission, in support of the City of Danbury, is to provide for safe, affordable and decent housing within the City of Danbury. The Authority manages seven communities totaling approximately 900 apartment units. Of the seven communities, four are located in the downtown area, five of the communities are family developments and four are senior/disabled developments.

The Housing for All Alliance is a statewide network of neighbors, resident leaders, grassroots groups, and organizations working together to build local power and advance housing solutions and housing justice. Together, we are laying the groundwork for a Connecticut where everyone can afford to live, stay, and thrive in their community.

Celebrating its 80th year, the Human Services Council (HSC) is a beacon of hope and support based in Norwalk, CT. Today, our five core programs identify and address critical issues – homelessness, senior living, child abuse, substance abuse, education, and the mental and physical health of children.

Founded in 1879, Inspirica Inc. is one of the largest providers of housing and support services in the state of Connecticut and the largest in Fairfield County. By serving those most in need, including families, women, those living with mental illness, HIV/AIDS, and individuals coping with substance use disorders, Inspirica is dedicated to the betterment of the Fairfield County community.

The Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) drives a global movement to end street homelessness. Our vision is a world where everyone has a home that offers security, safety, autonomy, and opportunity. Founded in 2014, IGH is the first organization to focus on homelessness as a global phenomenon with an emphasis on those who are living on the street or in emergency shelters. 

The Kennedy Collective provides Support Services and builds Social Enterprises that demonstrate the tangible value people with disabilities bring. We courageously lead, advocate, and innovate. We actively engage in diverse partnerships. We pursue opportunities with tenacious perseverance. 

The mission of Kent Affordable Housing is to develop, sustain, and advocate for affordable housing in the town of Kent, Connecticut. We do it because we believe that affordable housing is the very best way to support and sustain an equitable community.

While our primary catchment area is Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Newtown, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and the Greater Bridgeport area, Kids In Crisis services are available to anyone in Connecticut.

We have the only emergency shelter for kids in the state that: Serves newborns to 18-year-olds, Accepts children referred by concerned community members, Accepts children of any gender or gender identity, Has an onsite Health Clinic.

Laurel House provides mental health resources to people coping with mental illness, and their families, across numerous communities in and around Connecticut. Resources to Recover is a robust array of integrated services and expertise helping people along the path of mental health recovery.

Liberation Programs is one of Fairfield County’s leading behavioral health organizations specializing in treatment for all types of substance use disorders including alcohol, opiates, depressants, and stimulants. Our goal is to help individuals and families overcome addiction to restore their lives and ultimately strengthen our communities.

We are committed to addressing the complex mental health and wellness challenges faced by youth, adults, and families in the Greater Bridgeport community. We provide trauma-informed services and promote collaboration and shared learning to maximize our impact.

Since coming to Connecticut in 1984, LISC has invested more than $94 million in grants and loans. LISC works in cities including Bridgeport, Hartford, New Britain, New Haven, and Waterbury, helping local organizations develop affordable housing and create partnerships that strengthen neighborhoods by enhancing resident quality of life, expanding economic opportunity, and closing racial wealth, health, and opportunity gaps.

The Litchfield Hills Greenprint Collaborative is a nationally-recognized Regional Conservation Partnership of 30+ partners working in 28 Northwest Connecticut towns to conserve recreational open space, farmland, forest, and drinking water through strategic, collaborative action. Greenprint provides a forum for practice innovation that bridges geographic and municipal boundaries. It is sponsored by the Housatonic Valley Association, a tristate environmental nonprofit conserving natural character and environmental health within the 2,000 square mile Housatonic River watershed.

Authorized housing site development agency of the Town for the purpose of carrying out housing and community development projects.

The RiverCOG region is comprised of the seventeen member municipalities of Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Lyme, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland and Westbrook. The Chief Elected/Executive Officials of each municipality sit on the RiverCOG board, which along with our two regional transit districts and chamber of commerce, serves as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) policy board.

Make the Road Connecticut (MRCT) is an intergenerational member-led community-based organization working to build power in immigrant, Latine, and working-class communities in Connecticut to achieve dignity and justice. We do this through community organizing, legal and survival services, transformative education, and policy innovation.

Malta House promotes the dignity of God-given life by providing a nurturing home environment, support services and independent living skills to pregnant and parenting mothers of all faiths and their children.

We are passionate and compassionate people whose mission is to inspire hope and promote wellness and healing through a continuum of behavioral health services—prevention, treatment, recovery supports, and community engagement—for individuals of all ages and families across Connecticut.

Since its founding in 1990, the Trust has focused on solving homelessness by providing $6 – 10 million in annual grants to organizations working to ensure all people have a safe place to call home. We collaborate with advocates, organizers, providers, researchers, policymakers, and government working in our home state of Connecticut and across the country.

Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) partners with individuals, families, and communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness. We envision a future where well-being is rooted in respect for the condition of being human.

To act as a direct and indirect service provider and advocate for all those affected by HIV/AIDS and other co-morbidities; to create lasting solutions to prevent the spread of HIV/HCV, recurring homelessness and addiction through education, prevention programs, collaborations and housing initiatives. 

MCCA’s mission is to provide HELP and instill HOPE for individuals, families and organizations working to overcome and prevent addictions.

Our vision is to be the premier prevention and treatment organization in Western Connecticut by providing state-of-the-art programs designed to achieve measurable results that bring value to customers and partners.

Authorized housing site development agency of the Town for the purpose of carrying out housing and community development projects.

The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.

The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.

The NLIHC advocates for affordable housing through policy, research, and grassroots efforts.

Founded in 1983, the Naugatuck Valley Project is a network of 23 dues-paying congregations, local labor unions, housing cooperatives, and ethnic organizations.  The NVP’s leaders and members work together to build power to affect systemic change for the improvement of their local communities. The NVP builds its power through intentional relationship building, leadership training, issue exploration, and direct-action activities. 

Neighbors for Housing Southern CT is a grassroots group with members from New Haven and nearby towns, united to confront the region’s housing shortage. We advocate for specific projects and policies that make room for safe homes of all shapes and sizes therefore lowering costs, stewarding the environment, and supporting economic growth.

New Covenant Center is focused on hunger prevention and social services for a better life. Our facility in Stamford provides expanded basic need services to our guests. By creating a safe, warm and compassionate environment, we are taking the first steps toward empowering men, women and children to reach their full potential and regain their dignity and self-respect.

The Homeless Hospitality Center is a place of safety and welcome to adults facing homelessness in southeastern Connecticut. About 600 people will seek help this year. We welcome every individual as our guest at our shelter and Daytime Hospitality Center on State Pier Road in New London.

The Human Services Division of the Mayor's office oversees the non-profit human services delivery system to safeguard and improve the general wellbeing of City residents.

The New London Public Schools’ Welcome Center is a one-stop shop for all of your NLPS needs. At this center, you can register your child for school (including our innovative year-round program for grades K-5), learn about our magnet pathways, access student transportation information, learn about our Multi-Lingual Learner services, and even receive information about employment opportunities.

In a region struggling with the most persistent affordable housing crisis in the nation, New Neighborhoods’ mission is to create sustainable communities by developing, redeveloping, and preserving quality housing that strengthens low- and moderate-income families, allows seniors to age with dignity, provides stability for the formerly homeless, and affords all residents opportunities to realize their dreams.

New Opportunities, Inc. is the community action agency serving Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 27 surrounding Connecticut towns. We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need.

New Reach inspires independence for people affected by homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity by providing a continuum of housing, nourishment, and supportive services using the most innovative and progressive methods.

NECCOG is focused on achieving results for our member towns through regionalism — offering a range of voluntary — member initiated programs and services — depending on the collective and/or individual needs of our member towns.  Our regional approach to problem solving enables our member towns to achieve efficiencies and economies of scale that individually would be difficult to realize. 

The NHCOG is a coordinating body of chief elected officials maintained by twenty-one municipalities in northwest Connecticut. The twenty-one member towns are Barkhamsted, Burlington, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winchester.

NCHC is a nonprofit healthcare provider that has not stopped growing, since our earliest days in 1999, to meet the expanding and evolving needs of our patients and the community.

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, NCHC provides high quality medical care to anyone who needs our services. Whether you are insured, uninsured or underinsured, on Medicaid or Medicare, find a doctor accepting new Medicare patients and anyone looking for a patient-centered medical home, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, health status, religion, sexual orientation, education or ability to pay.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed hospital that cares for patients, their loved ones and residents in Fairfield County, Connecticut and the surrounding New York Metropolitan area. Count on us, whether you need screenings, treatment, prevention services or outpatient care. Norwalk Hospital is an acute care, academic hospital that provides patients with the latest in medical, surgical and wellness services. 

Since 1938, Norwalk Housing has sought to preserve and expand housing that is affordable to families regardless of their income.  We seek to improve the condition of the housing we have, preserve affordable housing wherever we can, and expand by building or buying new housing. 

The Norwalk Department of Police Services provides protective and support services to the City of Norwalk and its citizens.

For more than 70 years, Norwich Human Services has provided social services to Norwich residents. Our department is an umbrella agency encompassing three divisions: Adult and Family Services, Rose City Senior Center

Danbury Hospital is a 456-bed acute care hospital that offers award-winning patient care. For more than 130 years, the hospital has delivered mission-driven services to the community. We are committed to providing safe, convenient care to meet your personal healthcare needs.

We are part of Nuvance Health®, a network of seven community hospital locations and numerous outpatient facilities in the Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut.

The mission of the YMCA is to build a healthy spirit, mind and body, in children and adults, through programs that foster caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The Y works to provide opportunities for kids and families and to help them develop strong bodies, sharper minds and hopeful spirits. From Homeless Shelter & affordable Housing, to Food insecurity,  to supporting struggling youth, the Y answers the call to find solutions.

We provide hope and dignity to those experiencing homelessness by helping them transition to permanent housing. We assist people referred by local social service providers with a security deposit and basic furnishings. We perform these tasks using only volunteers and donations, and accept no government funding.

Open Doors strives to make a direct impact in the greater Norwalk area by guiding every person in the cycle of homelessness towards housing stability. We will engage every person at risk of, and experiencing, homelessness with a holistic set of tools and resources that can be tailored to their individual needs.

Operation Hope provides individuals and families the opportunity to experience transformative change.  Our programs and services focus on eliminating hunger and homelessness, and are designed to help people solve their crises and build stability in an environment where compassion inspires dignity and hope.

 OPTIMUS offers our patients: a lifetime of preventive health care as well as the physical, behavioral, and specialty care you need when you’re ill.

With a passion for helping the people in the communities we serve regardless of their resources, OPTIMUS is a leading health care system you can rely on.

Our mission is clear: Pacific House is committed to providing a safe overnight shelter for men and young adults who are homeless. We pair this with a wide range of support services to assist both men and women (via our day program only) achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency so that they might lead more fulfilling lives.

With decades of housing experience, we combine software and programmatic expertise to help organizations ending homelessness streamline their work. Our solutions make it easier to connect individuals and families with available housing, operate and manage housing programs, and ensure accuracy and compliance when doing so.

Park City Communities plays a critical role in Bridgeport by helping families who need affordable housing choices. We manage nearly 2,600 public housing equivalent units and 2,800 Section 8 vouchers, and are committed to developing new housing opportunities to meet the growing need.

Partnership for Strong Communities promotes equitable change in Connecticut housing policy by coordinating advocacy, advancing research, and uniting diverse partners.

The Partnership to End Human Trafficking (PEHT) is a nonprofit organization that provides survivors of human trafficking a pathway toward healing and independence through community outreach, residential recovery, and economic empowerment.

Today, Pathways has 4 residential homes with various levels of care. Our local non-residential clients as well as family and friends receive care through our support programs and groups. Both residential and non-residential clients are able to take advantage of our Day Program at The Club with a variety of activities and meals provided. 

With a vision of “thriving, hunger-free homes,” Person to Person supports families and individuals as they move toward stability with healthy food, clothing, housing assistance, and a path to economic opportunity. As a community-supported and volunteer-driven organization, we honor the contributions of all and believe all have the ability to contribute.

Our goal is to help members establish a foundation of skills that can be utilized in the greater community. We aim to address identified needs with increased community services while having our members involved in all aspects of the operation of the Clubhouse program.

We are a pro-homes coalition of neighbors and nonprofits fighting for better land use laws so our state is more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable

Project SAGE (formerly named Women’s Support Services, Inc.), is a non-profit domestic violence agency serving Northwest
Connecticut and the surrounding communities in New York and Massachusetts. The mission of Project SAGE is to create social change to end interpersonal, relationship violence by challenging attitudes and beliefs about power, control, and gender norms and by advocating for victims and survivors. We work with women, men, teens and children.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive care and expert recovery services to any individual or family on their journey to restore hope, health, and healing. We are committed to empowering those in need to get the compassionate and personalized support they deserve to help improve their lives, all while creating impactful change in our community.

The mission of the Roxbury Housing Trust is to promote, support and secure permanently affordable housing in the Town of Roxbury, CT.

We offer a Safe Haven for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing free, confidential services in a safe, caring environment; striving to raise awareness through community education and outreach. Our support, counseling and advocacy restores hope and helps people reclaim their lives.

Established as an Official Town Commission in 2010 by the Salisbury Board of Selectmen, the Affordable Housing Commission facilitates and promotes the creation of affordable housing in the town of Salisbury. We meet on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 PM via Zoom. 

The Salisbury Housing Committee (SHC) is a non-profit, all volunteer organization that has been committed to building and managing affordable rental housing in Salisbury since the 1970s when local churches banded together to create Faith House. We now own and manage Faith House, Sarum Village, and Lakeview Apartments.

The purpose of this corporation is to pursue and achieve the goal of acquiring, building or renovating, and managing housing and related facilities affordable to low- and moderate-income families in the Town of Salisbury, and to do so with care and concern for the general wellbeing of these families and the community at large.

The Salvation Army exists to serve the people of Connecticut and Rhode Island in their time of need -- great or small. Each individual is addressed as a whole person with physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The Salvation Army aspires to assist individuals to become more independent through a variety of services and programs.

The Southeastern CT Enterprise Region (seCTer) is the designated private, non-profit Economic Development Organization providing a broad range of services and resources to stimulate and support economic development and diversification within the region. seCTer primarily serves the businesses, residents and municipalities of New London County and the Town of Windham.

The Sharon Housing Authority (SHA) was established in 1987 thanks to the efforts of First Selectman Bill Wilbur and his successor Bob Moeller. Both of these men were focused on the growing need for affordable housing in Sharon. As a result, Sharon Ridge, a moderate-income affordable rental housing complex, was opened in January 1992. The success of this initiative is confirmed by the fact that these apartments continue to remain fully occupied. 

The Sharon Housing Trust is dedicated to increasing the availability of affordable housing in Sharon, a small, largely rural, historic town in one of the least affordable regions of Connecticut. 

The Shiloh Development Corporation (SDC) is a private non-profit corporation, which operates the Shiloh Family Life Center (SFLC), located in the heart of New London, CT. The mission of SDC is to meet the needs of the community through creative programs across generational, socio-economic, and cultural lines. 

SilverSource provides a safety net to seniors in need, to keep a roof over their heads, with the heat and lights on, food on the table and the medical care they need.

Our Mission: SilverSource advances the dignity, independence and quality of life of older adults by providing supportive services to those in need and guidance to families, and by engaging in community partnerships and advocating for sound public policies.

The Southeastern Connecticut Community Land Trust (SE CT CLT) is a membership-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that holds land for the development and stewardship of permanently affordable housing, land for food production, green space, and facilities for community organizations. 

The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SECOG) is a public agency with representatives from twenty-two towns, cities, and boroughs, formed to provide a basis for intergovernmental cooperation in dealing with a wide range of issues. SECOG membership also includes the Mohegan and Mashantucket-Pequot Tribes, the CT Department of Transportation, and Southeast Area Transit (SEAT).

The Southeastern Connecticut Housing Alliance (SECHA) was incorporated in 2006 as an advocacy organization, dedicated to promoting affordable housing in southeastern Connecticut. SECHA took the place of the Blue Ribbon Panel for Housing, which was formed following a 2002 study of housing needs in the region. Today, SECOG and SECHA work closely, with SECOG providing administrative and program support to SECHA.

Southwest Community Health Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high quality care that includes medical, dental, and behavioral health services to individuals and families in the Greater Bridgeport area. In addition, Southwest CHC also provides health education, disease prevention programs, community outreach, and enrollment services. We have a variety of finance options available to assure that we accommodate individuals who may not be insured. 

Southwest Community Health Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high quality care that includes medical, dental, and behavioral health services to individuals and families in the Greater Bridgeport area. In addition, Southwest CHC also provides health education, disease prevention programs, community outreach, and enrollment services. We have a variety of finance options available to assure that we accommodate individuals who may not be insured. 

Our Vision: Saint Joseph Parenting Center’s vision is that all children live in a world free of child abuse and neglect. Our Mission: With that vision in mind, our mission is to strengthen families that are at risk of child abuse and neglect, by providing parenting education and support.

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. Our commitment to patient safety and satisfaction, dedication to offering the latest in cutting-edge technology, and focus on providing high quality care at the lowest possible cost, makes Saint Mary’s an excellent choice for all your health care needs.

St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization.: "Through our network of services, we aid, support and empower people experiencing poverty, homelessness, hunger, and mental health challenges so they may recover with dignity and develop sustainable solutions for a brighter future."

At St. Vincent’s Behavioral Health Services, we take pride in our work with you, your family, and our community. We strive to help you achieve positive outcomes through evaluation, treatment and support.

Our multidisciplinary care team’s approach to care begins with thorough evaluations. Our team includes psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other medical and behavioral specialists. Working in consultation with you, we develop individual treatment plans in a supportive, caring environment.

In October 2019, St. Vincent’s became part of Hartford HealthCare, the state’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Its care-delivery system serves 161 towns and cities at more than 300 locations, including seven acute-care hospitals, the state’s most extensive behavioral health network, a large multispecialty physician group, a regional home care system, an array of senior care services, and a large physical therapy and rehabilitation network.

The overarching goal of Stamford Cradle to Career is to collectively align community resources to ensure that all youth succeed in education, career and life because successful children lead to a vibrant and thriving community.

The Stamford Downtown Special Services District is a bustling and vibrant Business Improvement District that was established in 1992. Its mission is to manage, enhance and promote the Downtown experience for locals and visitors alike. With an extensive range of shops, restaurants, services, arts, education and events, Stamford Downtown has become the go-to destination for those seeking an exciting and diverse experience.

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized care and access to the most sophisticated clinical expertise available. This commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the clinicians on our team and the way they treat patients to the way we communicate and collaborate.

The Stamford Police Department is the sole, full-time law enforcement agency responsible for public safety in the city. The Stamford Police Department consists of several different units, all falling within four Police Districts.

StayWell provides the full spectrum of outpatient services needed in the locations that are most convenient. Quality is a way of life at StayWell that ensures we are always focused on the highest standards of care, the outcomes they produce and the satisfaction of our patients. 

Mission: Unapologetically and Intentionally organizing, advocating and educating for housing & education justice. While being strong allies in the fight for health justice for black/brown families.  

Vision: By addressing community needs and collaborating with community partners Our purpose is to empower the Black/Brown community throughout N.L County.

Susan B. Anthony Project offers support services and resources for individuals and families affected by domestic and sexual violence across Northwest Connecticut, with a focus on safety, healing, and growth. Susan B. Anthony Project promotes safety, healing, and growth for all survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and advocates for the autonomy of women and the end of interpersonal violence.

TEAM is a private, not-for-profit human services agency whose mission is to ensure the causes & conditions of poverty are being addressed and the communities, families, and individuals we serve are empowered and strengthened through education, support, and opportunities.

Thames River Community Service is an essential organization providing housing and support services to formerly homeless residents, primarily of New London County. In our main building 21 parents ages 18-24 and their young children reside in one of 21 apartments. Additionally, we serve area youth in the community who are at risk of homelessness. Our mission is accomplished by promoting family and individual wellness, by empowering an achievable plan for successful independent living, to pursue significant employment, to acquire life skills and to maintain stability.

TVACC addresses systemic and structural barriers that cause poverty for families and individuals in Eastern Connecticut by focusing community resources, partnerships, and services on the social determinants of health and well-being.

The mission of the Greenwich Department of Human Services is to support our residents by providing direct services, collaborating with community partners, and focusing on life-enhancing initiatives.

Our mission is to offer resources and programs to enhance the well-being and self- sufficiency of New Milford residents experiencing financial hardship by addressing basic needs including food and household maintenance. We support our community through empowerment, advocacy, compassion and connection to opportunities to increase the resilience of our residents in need.  

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is one of the executive departments of the U.S. federal government. It administers federal housing and urban development laws. 

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with providing lifelong healthcare services to eligible military Veterans at the 170 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country.

United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut (UWCWC) is committed to building our community into a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We prioritize and leverage our strong partnership with the community to ensure our work is improving lives and creating a future of greater inclusion and equity. 

United Way fights for the Basic Needs, Education and Financial Stability of every person in the community. By mobilizing individuals, corporate partners and the non-profit community, United Way does what none of us can do alone – provide a pivotal hand-up to those in need.