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City of Stamford

United to help hard-working, struggling families in Stamford

Stamford, Connecticut’s third largest city, has played an important economic role to our state and our nation since the American Colonial era. Despite its economic health and cultural vitality, many residents face a number of challenges.

Challenges
  • The cost of living is high and on the rise. The cost of basic household expenses in Connecticut is $77,832 for a family of four (two adults with one infant and one preschooler) and $24,672 for a single adult.
  • Despite the city’s prosperity, 33% of Stamford households are ALICE and struggling to afford basic needs.
  • Stamford residents are burdened by housing costs: 55% of the city’s renters and 44% of homeowners spend more than one third of their income on housing, which stresses household budgets at all levels.
Our Work

To help the hard-working families in Southern Litchfield County, we are focusing on: increasing access to quality childcare and education; increasing access to healthy food; giving people the tools they need to help them save and become more financially stable. Learn more about Our Work

Stamford Community Council