/housing-and-homelessness Housing issues affect everyone in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, from those who are searching for a safe place to live, to those who may find it increasingly difficult to afford a place they already call home.WNPR is covering ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's housing and homelessness issues in a series that examines how residents are handling the challenges they face. We look at the trends that matter most right now, and tell stories that help bring the issues to light. en-US Copyright Sun, 11 Jul 2021 23:42:50 GMT /news/2021-07-11/a-local-housing-counseling-agency-helps-one-bridgeport-family-stay-off-the-streets Hernandez, like many others in the same position, tried to find other ways to stay afloat. But he quickly found himself choosing between paying his rent or providing other basic necessities for his family. Sun, 11 Jul 2021 23:42:50 GMT /news/2021-07-11/a-local-housing-counseling-agency-helps-one-bridgeport-family-stay-off-the-streets Camila Vallejo /news/2021-07-06/the-state-ban-has-expired-heres-where-residents-at-risk-of-eviction-can-turn-for-help A statewide freeze on most residential evictions expired June 30. And advocates at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Fair Housing Center are worried about the more than… Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:18:25 GMT /news/2021-07-06/the-state-ban-has-expired-heres-where-residents-at-risk-of-eviction-can-turn-for-help Camila Vallejo /arts-and-culture/2021-07-01/zillow-surfing-the-surprising-appeal-of-online-real-estate-listings Scrolling through online real estate listings, a practice known as "Zillow surfing," has become a popular pastime this past year. And it's not just for… Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT /arts-and-culture/2021-07-01/zillow-surfing-the-surprising-appeal-of-online-real-estate-listings Lily Tyson /news/2021-07-01/lamont-lets-evictions-moratorium-expire-but-orders-new-tenant-protections Gov. Ned Lamont acted Wednesday to simultaneously allow the state moratorium on evictions to lapse and apply new pressure on landlords to tap into the… Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:58:19 GMT /news/2021-07-01/lamont-lets-evictions-moratorium-expire-but-orders-new-tenant-protections Mark Pazniokas // CTMirror.org /business/2021-06-30/rental-relief-going-slowly-in-ct-as-end-of-covid-eviction-moratorium-nears With Gov. Ned Lamont’s moratorium on evictions due to expire at midnight June 30, the Department of Housing is trying to accelerate the pace of COVID-19… Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:51:12 GMT /business/2021-06-30/rental-relief-going-slowly-in-ct-as-end-of-covid-eviction-moratorium-nears Mark Pazniokas // ctmirror.org /business/2021-06-29/listen-connecticut-non-profit-offers-help-when-eviction-moratorium-ends July 31 is the last day for the federal eviction moratorium designed to keep people struggling financially in their homes during the pandemic. That… Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:58:03 GMT /business/2021-06-29/listen-connecticut-non-profit-offers-help-when-eviction-moratorium-ends John Henry Smith /news/2021-06-29/bridgeport-nonprofit-unveils-new-apartments-to-help-address-housing-insecurity Bridgeport resident David Reyes, 57, was once homeless with no other place to sleep than on the streets. He was unhoused for four years after serving in… Tue, 29 Jun 2021 21:56:49 GMT /news/2021-06-29/bridgeport-nonprofit-unveils-new-apartments-to-help-address-housing-insecurity Camila Vallejo /health/2021-06-28/yale-study-links-housing-instability-and-risky-sexual-behaviors With federal and state eviction moratoriums ending soon, a team of researchers from Yale University and two other universities has found an apparent link… Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:32:54 GMT /health/2021-06-28/yale-study-links-housing-instability-and-risky-sexual-behaviors Kate Farrish // ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Investigative Team /news/2021-06-25/new-manchester-apartment-complex-opens-doors-to-youth-at-risk-of-homelessness Promise House Apartments in Manchester celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, offering a new place that aims to give hope to young people at risk of… Fri, 25 Jun 2021 19:59:29 GMT /news/2021-06-25/new-manchester-apartment-complex-opens-doors-to-youth-at-risk-of-homelessness Camila Vallejo /news/2021-06-15/with-eviction-moratorium-ending-soon-rental-assistance-effort-hits-the-road Prior to the pandemic, Bridgeport resident Maribel Nieves worked 28 hours a week as a home health aide. However, her hours were quickly cut when COVID-19… Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:38:51 GMT /news/2021-06-15/with-eviction-moratorium-ending-soon-rental-assistance-effort-hits-the-road Camila Vallejo