HOPE Partnership

10/15/2026

The need for affordable housing in Connecticut is not only a shortage of units but also expanded business needs.

Electric Boat’s hiring push is straining housing in Groton, New London and Waterford, where officials say southeastern Connecticut may need 18,000 units.

10/13/2026

Meet Jim Crawford, longtime HOPE volunteer and community leader sharing why home and HOPE are important to him.

10/08/2026

A look at where CT stands in housing costs.

On a regional and local level, there’s a lot of variation.

10/06/2026

A couple of weeks ago we looked at what Old Lyme is doing to address affordable housing. Here is an article about how Chester is engaged.

The most recent figures from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development show that more than 2% of Chester's housing stock is deemed affordable for potential tenants earning between 60% and 80% of the town's Area Median Income of $109,000. While the town's affordable housing sto...

09/30/2026

Good things happening across the state if Connecticut.

Connecticut needs 100,000 more affordable housing units, according to several studies, including one conducted by Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management.

09/28/2026

After a long nor’easter weekend HOPE would like to share “feel good”. Meet Joe Snyder, a longtime volunteer with HOPE. Joe is always willing to jump in and help whatever is needed. Thanks Joe!

09/23/2026

A big thanks to Webster Bank for supporting affordable housing in our shoreline communities. Webster Bank

09/21/2026

Interested in learning more about affordable housing? Consider virtually attending a conference that will provide a wealth of information.

The CAHC is our opportunity to convene, collaborate, and drive meaningful change to improve and expand housing affordability, creation, choice, and stability across our state. Each year the CAHC offers a diverse array of sessions tailored to advocates, policymakers, housing and service providers, le...

09/15/2026

Recently we shared a video from RiverCOG on what communities are doing to create more affordable housing in the region. Below is an article that goes in to more depth about one of these communities. Please reach out in your town to learn more about what is happening. Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments Old Lyme Community

Old Lyme officials are working with RiverCOG to determine future housing needs as the town builds a team to navigate the new law.

09/11/2026

Today, meet Debra Caruso, the Ascend Bank Branch Manager in Madison talking about why it is important for the bank to support HOPE Partnership. Ascend Bank ascend.bank