Your Voice is Needed!
At New Reach, we are steadfast in our mission to make homelessness in Connecticut rare, brief, and non-recurring. In alignment with this commitment, we are proud to collaborate with the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) and fellow service providers to champion the CT CAN End Homelessness 2025 Legislative Agenda during this legislative session.
Connecticut has witnessed a significant 14% increase in homelessness since 2022, now affecting 5,498 individuals across all 169 towns. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for a comprehensive and well-funded response.
What YOU Can Do
(1) Review the 2025 Legislative Agenda HERE
(2) Find the contact info for your LOCAL Legislators! Legislative Directories (scroll to bottom)
(3) CALL and EMAIL your Legislators!
Below are SAMPLE Email and Call sripts you can use:
Sample Email
Subject: Urgent Action Needed – Support H.B. 6893 to End Homelessness in CT
Dear [Legislator’s Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I am reaching out as a [your role/community member/supporter of homelessness services] to urge you to support H.B. 6893, which includes a $33.5 million investment in Connecticut’s Homeless Response System. This funding is critical to ensuring that providers and staff across the state have the resources needed to:
✅ Prevent homelessness by expanding eviction prevention services and financial assistance programs.
✅ Respond effectively to housing crises with emergency shelter, cold weather services, and case management.
✅ House people sustainably through Permanent Supportive Housing and programs that help individuals maintain long-term stability.
Right now, homelessness in Connecticut has increased by 14% since 2022, affecting more than 5,498 individuals and families across all 169 towns. Without this critical investment, service providers will struggle to meet the growing need, and more of our neighbors will be at risk of losing their homes.
I urge you to vote YES on H.B. 6893 and ensure that Connecticut continues to lead in ending homelessness with sustainable, compassionate solutions.
Please let me know how you plan to support this bill—I would love to discuss further and share more about the impact this funding will have on our communities.
Thank you for your time and commitment to housing stability in Connecticut!
Best,
[Your Name]
[Your Organization/Affiliation (if applicable)]
[Your Contact Information]
Sample CALL SCRIPT
📞 Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m calling to urge [Legislator’s Name] to support H.B. 6893.
This bill includes $33.5 million in funding for Connecticut’s Homeless Response System, which will help providers and staff prevent homelessness, respond to housing crises, and house people sustainably.
Right now, homelessness has increased 14% since 2022, impacting more than 5,498 people across the state. Without this funding, service providers will not have the resources needed to meet the growing demand for shelter, eviction prevention, and permanent housing support.
I urge [Legislator’s Name] to vote YES on H.B. 6893 and invest in real solutions to homelessness in Connecticut.
Can I count on their support for this bill?
[Pause for response]
Thank you for your time and for your commitment to housing solutions in Connecticut! Have a great day.