Charter Oak Communities

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Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)
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Redevelopment Plan for Vidal Court

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Charter Oak Communities is Restructuring

Charter Oak Communities (“COC”) has commenced recruitment of a qualified senior executive to perform the role of Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer. COC has recently modified its senior leadership structure. It has separated the role of Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) from that of Executive Director. The role of the CEO will be largely focused on agency oversight, new business development, external relationships and as staff to the Board of Commissioners. The role of Executive Director will be primarily focused on functions internal to the public housing authority including operational matters, regulatory compliance and resident relations. Accordingly, the role has been combined with the position of Chief Operating Officer to create the new role of Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer.

Click here for more information and an organizational chart.

Celebrating Vita and Stamford Hospital's Continuing Expansion

Charter Oak Communities and Stamford Hospital, in collaboration with Optimus Health Care, have created a Health and Wellness District on Stamford’s West Side. This new district – called Vita (Latin for “life”) – has been designed to attract an array of consumer-based health facilities and services along Stillwater Avenue at the doorstep of the redeveloped and expanding Stamford Hospital campus.

Public Housing Assessment System - High Performer Designation (FY2012)

Charter Oak Communities (COC) has received the highest possible operations rating from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the federal branch of U.S. government that oversees public housing in American towns and cities and on Indian reservations.

To be designated in the “High Performer” category, housing authorities must receive an overall score of at least 90 percent or greater, based on total available points in the HUD uniform rating system (up to 100 points), which is called its Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). This recognition reflects COC’s 2012 fiscal year performance.

Welcome
Charter Oak Communities – Come Share the Vision
Welcome to Charter Oak Communities (COC), formerly the Stamford Housing Authority, which provides attractive, affordable homes for thousands of Stamford residents comprising a wide range of demographics and needs. COC is a leading advocate and champion for innovative, creative partnerships that are redefining public-assisted housing communities in Connecticut and across America.

Through visionary leadership, innovative financing arrangements, astute human relations and comprehensive partnerships with local, state and Federal government and the private sector, COC is changing Stamford’s landscape – literally as well as figuratively – by replacing the aged models of public housing that often became a blight on cities with modern, attractive communities that are welcome additions to their residents, neighbors and neighborhoods.

See what we've accomplished - and the new communities we’re now building – by visiting About COC under the Our Roots tab.

It's planting time at Fairgate Farm

Fairgate Farm is our community's urban agricultural center on Stamford’s West Side. In addition to growing produce available to the local community, Fairgate Farm is an intergenerational education center providing hands-on learning opportunities. Farm staff and volunteers host community events, farm tours, field trips and community skill-share workshops, training volunteers and supporting community gardeners.

Last year we had a tremendous growing season at Fairgate Farm, with significant productivity, and help from many community volunteers and students. We also installed our new greenhouse, which will increase our output substantially and allow us to continue growing vegetables throughout the year. Some of our produce is being shared with volunteers and donated to organizations around the area.

Fairgate Farm is an active participant and focal point of Vita, the newly created Health and Wellness District. Additionally, in collaboration with the Stamford Hospital Obesity-Prevention Task Force, Fairgate Farm will be a key resource for Stamford Hospital's Kids' Fitness and Nutrition Services (KIDS' FANS), a community-wide collaborative program designed to promote smart eating, physical activity and a healthy weight among our children.

The Farm serves as an active, outdoor learning laboratory for the community. For more information on upcoming Farm events and activities, check out future news on our website and Facebook page, or call Bill Callion at 203.667.7280.