2026 ATI Registration Is Open!

2026 ATI REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY!

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The 23rd Annual Training Institute (ATI)

Together We Learn, Together We Lead

Creating a Culture of United Response

Wednesday, May 20th

8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

The Connecticut Convention Center

100 Columbus Boulevard

Hartford, CT 06103

Visit CCEH.ORG/ATI2026 for more information on workshops, speakers, Sponsors, and registration!

Together We Learn, Together We Lead

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s ATI will be bigger and better than ever thanks to our new partnership with Community Health Center Association of Connecticut (CHC-ACT) and Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center (CSHill). With these agencies bringing the expertise and content of their annual Healthcare for the Homeless Symposium to our already jampacked slate of innovative and practical workshops and speakers, this is shaping up to be our most expansive and informative ATI yet. 

In keeping with the idea of collaboration, this year’s theme, Together We Learn, Together We Lead: Creating a Culture of United Response, celebrates the success of our work and system through deep and meaningful collaboration and collective impact to prevent and solve homelessness. In a time of uncertainty and increasing need, this year’s ATI will provide inspiration and information for how we can further strengthen our cooperative relationships and build new ones to ensure all people receive the services and housing they need.    

We look forward to sharing more information about workshops, speakers, Sponsors, and registration in the coming weeks, and, of course, to sharing another fantastic ATI with you and your colleagues! 

2026 ATI Award Nominations

We are always so honored to present awards to the people who work tirelessly to make our Homeless Response System possible.

We welcome input from our partners to identify and bright spot people and teams who are doing extraordinary work in the field of preventing and solving homelessness.

Please see below for award descriptions.

Nominations are due by April 10.

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Carol E. Walter Think, Be, Lead Change Award

Recognizing exceptional achievement in housing and homeless services, this award is named after Carol Walter for her pragmatic approach to ending homelessness. It honors those who drive the mission of ending homelessness within their agency or through coalition work.

Be Homeful Award for Innovative Work to End Family Homelessness

Part of CCEH’s be homeful project, this award celebrates individuals or groups pioneering effective methods to end family homelessness in their communities.

David R. Kennedy Community Champions Award

Acknowledges teams of leaders, providers, or frontline staff who have significantly enhanced the delivery of housing and services, to prevent, assist, and house those experiencing homelessness. This award is named after David Kennedy for his tireless work driving impact through collaboration.

Homelessness Social Justice Award

This award honors a leader who champions innovative practices, collaborates broadly, and develops creative solutions to social challenges. It is presented to a leader, policymaker, or agency committed to solving complex issues through diverse partnerships.