Centers for Housing Opportunity

06/17/2026

Meriden now has its first tenants union. The group is the fifth such union formed in the state to fight against a Shelton-based corporate landlord.

06/10/2026

Our team in Eastern Connecticut is lucky to host interns from the Connecticut College Summer Civic Leaders Program, where undergraduate students work with community partners in New London, to address local social issues.

Last week, our interns joined our team, the Connecticut Tenants Union, and the Redding Avenue Tenant Union at housing court to support a local tenant union member who is fighting for fair rent and fair housing conditions.

05/27/2026

05/07/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to our community party last weekend with Connecticut College. The community was out and the vibes were high - a great way to kick off ‘We Live Here’ 🏠🎉

We Live Here is a platform for research and dialogue and living affordability in New London. Stay tuned for our exhibition coming to Garde Arts Center in September 🔜📍

05/05/2026

Thanks to Jennifer Paradis of the Beth-El Center and the community members who joined us at Eastern Connecticut State University last week for a conversation about what housing advocacy looks like in Connecticut today, and how community members can get involved to advocate for stronger, more affordable communities.

04/27/2026

Our team at the Center for Housing Opportunity Eastern Connecticut was grateful to participate in the Walk to End Homelessness in New London sponsored by the New London Homeless Hospitality Center.

Thanks to everyone who came out for this critical cause, and thanks to our interns from the Holleran Center for Community Action for holding down our table!

Homelessness and housing instability are a choice we make as a society, and we can end these conditions if we make different choices and invest in housing and supportive services.

04/24/2026

We're thrilled to see the Office of Governor Ned Lamont come out in support of Just Cause Eviction protections. Now it's up to the Senate and House to pass it. Let's get it done!

Gov. Ned Lamont has previously stayed out of the debate on the issue of eviction reform, which has come up the past few legislative sessions.

04/22/2026

Do you want to be more involved with housing, community development, land use, and the other issues that deeply impact your community? Consider joining the Housing and Community Development Leadership Institute in Bridgeport this Spring, hosted by our friends at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) CT.

The Housing and Community Development Leadership Institute (HCDLI) is building a cohort of emerging leaders in the field for a program that begins in for the Bridgeport in a few weeks. The workshops and trainings (mostly in-person) focus on building a foundation for the affordable housing and community development sector.

04/16/2026

We're excited to welcome our friend Jennifer Paradis to Eastern Connecticut State University for our next Housing Justice conversation focused on how people can advocate for the housing solutions we need.

The Housing Justice Series brings students and the community together to discuss housing and the many other issues it touches, including health, education, families, and more.

📆 April 29, 12:00-1:30pm
📍 J. Eugene Smith Library, Room 204: Paul E. Johnson, Sr. Community Conference Room, Eastern CT State University