Open Communities Alliance

05/28/2026

Join us today, May 28th from 2-4 PM ET for the release of our new report, “Keys, Not Barriers: Ensuring Connecticut Housing Voucher Families Can Access Homes of Their Choice.”

This important conversation will explore the data behind housing vouchers in Connecticut, including where voucher holders live, the barriers limiting neighborhood choice, and solutions to expand access to housing choice. The session will also cover emerging challenges, including funding shortfalls and restrictions on mixed-status households.

The discussion will be moderated by Karen Dubois-Walton of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and feature speakers from Open Communities Alliance, the Connecticut Department of Housing, Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of New Haven, the National Housing Law Project, and the Poverty and Race Research Action Council.

Register here: https://www.ctoca.org/keys_not_barriers

05/19/2026

Join us on Thursday, May 28th from 2-4 PM ET for the release of our new report, “Keys, Not Barriers: Ensuring Connecticut Housing Voucher Families Can Access Homes of Their Choice.”

This important conversation will explore the data behind housing vouchers in Connecticut, including where voucher holders live, the barriers limiting neighborhood choice, and solutions to expand access to housing choice. The session will also cover emerging challenges, including funding shortfalls and restrictions on mixed-status households.

The discussion will be moderated by Karen Dubois-Walton of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and feature speakers from Open Communities Alliance, the Connecticut Department of Housing, Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of New Haven, the National Housing Law Project, and the Poverty and Race Research Action Council.

Register here: https://www.ctoca.org/keys_not_barriers

05/07/2026

OCA is hiring a Staff Attorney! Please share this opportunity with anyone in your network who might be interested!

To read more about this position and how to apply please visit our website: https://www.ctoca.org/staff_attorney

04/28/2026

Join us this Thursday, April 30, 6:30pm for our April Coalition meeting. We'll be diving into the impact that good storytelling has had on every major social movement of our time - from the creation of labor unions to voting rights - and how we can use storytelling to ensure everyone in Connecticut has the housing they need to thrive.

We'll be hearing from our special guests Dr of PT Partners and the Organizing Team at The Connecticut Project.

This is a zoom meeting so please join from wherever you are!

REGISTER HERE: https://linktr.ee/ctocalliance

See you there 😃

04/19/2026

On Monday, April 20th from 5:30-6:30, join Open Communities Alliance's Erin Boggs along with the Connecticut Fair Housing Center's Greg Kirschner, and Michelle Dumas Keuler of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities for a discussion about the future of civil rights, fair housing, housing choice, and redressing the history of segregation to create a stronger Connecticut!

How do we ensure fair housing for everyone in CT when federal oversight retreats?

We’re bringing together the state's top fair housing advocates for a meaningful discussion on how to protect our residents during this time. Join us for this urgent panel discussion with the , CT Fair Housing Center, and .

✨ When: April 20th, 5:30 PM
✨ Where: https://bit.ly/CFHCFairHousingMonth2026

03/13/2026

New Jersey is showing the way forward on affordable housing. Connecticut can get there, too.

"New Jersey’s landmark 2024 affordable housing law ... created a clear, transparent system to ensure every municipality plans for its fair share of affordable housing," Adam Gordon writes.

We can make sure that PA 25-1, passed in Connecticut in 2025, does the same.

Municipalities have broad flexibility in how they create new affordable homes.

03/02/2026

CT is too expensive. Housing is one of those costs that keep families cost burdened.

A message from our Advocacy Director Jennifer Quaye-Hudson on how to protect affordable housing this legislative session.

Are you testifying this session to protect affordable housing?

Click the link to learn more about how to stand up for affordable housing 🔗

https://www.ctoca.org/defend_8_30g

12/25/2025

Warm holiday wishes from all of us at Open Communities Alliance. Thank you for standing with us!

10/27/2025

The thing is, people are struggling. When people struggle, people worry. When people worry, they cannot focus on school or work.

Getting people's basic needs met is critical to maintaining the economic health of Connecticut in more ways than one.

There are many crises at this point in history and HOUSING is one of the BIGGEST 🏠.

Tell Governor Ned Lamont now is not the time to abandon our path toward a solution 🛣️.

Governor Ned Lamont Integrity is a virtue 🫡. Stay true to your word. Take up housing in a special session so that the good people of Connecticut don't need to continue to worry about having their basic needs met🏠🍲.

We want the good people of Connecticut to show up to work and school nourished and protected so that they can continue to meaningfully contribute to a healthy economy.

Use the link below to send a direct message to Governor Ned Lamont urging him to take up housing during a special session.

https://www.ctoca.org/towns_take_the_lead_lamont_email_template?fbclid=IwY2xjawNsjoBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2OE5aUEJUdHhqbFJnVlpyAR7qHZFBConaZWdWtx6zX0qTAafAl2O1Q5pzOQgHVVbr7d7fdIGDt8d_rrpU-A_aem_NVidOzJ1RrkRnsfN8orBWQ

10/24/2025

Integrity is a virtue. 🫡

And sometimes friends have to remind friends of the promises they made. 🤝

Urge Governor Ned Lamont to keep his promises.
The people of Connecticut are counting on it.

Use the link below to send a letter directly to Governor Ned Lamont before the special session in November because "doing nothing is not an option".

https://www.ctoca.org/towns_take_the_lead_lamont_email_template