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Dear CCEH Community,
In these rapidly changing times, uncertainty—and even fear—about the future is natural, especially when critical federal funding is at stake. Yet, my message is one of hope and resilience: Together, we have the power to shape policy and safeguard the services our community relies on. Now, more than ever, our collective voice is essential.
Below are concrete steps you can take right now to advocate for continued support and funding:
1. Complete the CT CAN End Homelessness Funding Survey
Your insights are vital in helping us advocate to both state and federal policymakers. The goal of this survey is to assess the impact a federal funding freeze would have on our community, including ODFC and BOS, homeless service providers, landlords, state agencies, and other key partners. Your input will allow CT CAN End Homelessness to effectively respond to any future actions that may threaten our federal grant funding.
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Action: Complete the survey by Friday, February 7th
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Why It Matters: Your feedback is crucial for informing decision-makers in Connecticut and at the federal level about the real-world effects of funding cuts, ensuring that our community's needs are addressed in future policy decisions.
- Take the Survey Here
2. Join Our Bi-Weekly Advocacy Calls Focused on Critical Federal and State Funding
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What: A bi-weekly check-in to share updates, voice concerns, and coordinate advocacy at both state and federal levels.
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When: Meetings are held on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM. Note: On Thursday, February 6th, the meeting will begin at 9:30 AM (instead of 9:00 AM).
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Special Guest: State Representative Eleni Kavros DeGraw will join us on the 6th to discuss upcoming advocacy activities.
- Register for the Check-In Here
3. Engage in Upcoming Public Hearings - Mark Your Calendars and Make Your Voice Heard!
Testify to support life-saving investments in the Homeless Response System. We need you to tell the Appropriations Committee why investing $33,500,000 in Connecticut’s Homeless Response System is crucial for advancing a comprehensive system of care of homelessness prevention, crisis response, and housing. Your testimony will make a difference!
Hearing: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
(DMHAS) Health Sub-Committee
When: Friday, February 21 at 4:00 PM
Where: In person & Virtual, Room #2C, Legislative Office Building (LOB), 300 Capitol Ave., Hartford
Hearing: Department of Housing (DOH) Conservation and Development Sub-Committee
When: Wednesday, February 26 at 4:30 PM
Where: In person & Virtual, Room #2C, Legislative Office Building (LOB) 300 Capitol Ave., Hartford
We will send registration links and testimony templates as soon as they become available. Your voice is vital—join us in shaping a future that safeguards our community.
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