The fight for a more equal Connecticut begins at home: Re-imagining pandemic housing policy
CT Mirror Viewpoints July 3, 2020
by Numi Katz On June 29, amidst pandemic-induced unemployment and economic uncertainty, the Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration released a sweeping $33 million assistance program for renters, homeowners, and local landlords. Connecticut has been lauded as a national leader in the housing policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic.… Read More
New data and resident stories inform Connecticut’s road map for recovery
by Mark Abraham June 26, 2020
[Note: This piece, by DataHaven's Mark Abraham and Aparna Nathan, initially appeared in the Connecticut Mirror.]… Read More
For immediate release -- June 18, 2020 For media: Download this media advisory and an Executive Summary as a PDF: … Read More
Food Safety Nets Are Straining Under Economic Meltdown
Connecticut Health Investigative Team May 17, 2020
[Excerpt from feature article by Peggy McCarthy, C-HIT] Beyond the gleaming office towers overlooking I-95 in Stamford and the pleasure boats that frequent the city’s marinas, thousands of city residents are struggling with hunger, a situation worsened by the pandemic.… Read More
Newsletter: You are saving thousands of lives this week; new neighborhood maps
by Mark Abraham April 11, 2020
Subscribe, view past issues, and view the newsletter in its original format at https://mailchi.mp/387be5f7769c/you-are-saving-thousands-of-lives-this-week-new-neighborhood-maps. Analysis: You are helping to save thousands of lives this week by avoiding non-essential travel … Read More
Greater Hartford Wellbeing Index Highlights Challenges and Opportunities in the Region
by Anonymous March 11, 2020
The Hartford Foundation is committed to supporting the availability of high quality, impartial research to inform action on a host of issues that are critical to the region as well as our own priorities, strategies and operations. We are excited to share the highlights from the Greater Hartford Community Wellbeing Index 2019 to build a shared understanding and promote dialogue on the challenges and opportunities we face as a community.… Read More