We are in the process of renovating at our next affordable home in New London, CT.
Your donation would be instrumental in the facilitation of its completion.
On Thursday, June 20, we hosted our 6th Annual Meeting at The Place for CommUNITY Wellbeing at 74 Garfield Avenue in New London. Food was catered by Saeed’s International Market in New London.
New Member Orientation
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Located at 74 Garfield Ave. New London, CT 06320
Mission of the SE CT Community Land Trust
The Southeastern Connecticut Community Land Trust (SE CT CLT) is a membership-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that holds land for the development and stewardship of permanently affordable housing, land for food production, green space, and facilities for community organizations. SE CT CLT works to support access to affordable home ownership, advance community development, promote social justice, and further neighborhood revitalization across Southeastern Connecticut.
What is a Community Land Trust?
Community land trusts (CLTs) are nonprofit organizations that provide lasting community assets and permanently affordable housing opportunities for families and communities. Each CLT is governed by a board of CLT residents/lessees, general member representatives, and public representatives. CLTs are committed to the creation of homes that remain permanently affordable, providing successful home ownership opportunities for generations of lower income families. CLTs advance rural and urban agricultural projects, develop commercial spaces to serve local communities, create affordable rental and cooperative housing projects, and conserve land or urban green spaces. There are currently over 225 community land trusts in the United States. Join this rapidly growing movement.
The Need in New London County
Why have a community land trust in southeastern Connecticut? It is a matter of equity, stability, and strengthening local communities by reversing some of the disastrous policies and municipal decisions that have kept mostly poor and BIPOC people from accessing quality housing and home ownership, and that have even recently driven entire neighborhoods out of their homes for little appreciable benefit to the broader public.
Urban & Rural Agriculture
Our mission includes putting land in trust for urban agriculture, green space, as well as supporting permanently affordable farms in Southeastern Connecticut. Our first garden plot is on Ledyard Street in New London. FRESH New London improved the neighborhood by cleaning up the lot and adding a small greenhouse, fruit trees, and a raised bed of garlic.
Community
The Southeastern Connecticut Community Land Trust is a regional organization with local focus. The New London Chapter is the first to activate, and has already acquired and sold their first home to an income-qualifying homeowner. Local chapters seek to support projects and programs that are a priority to the community. There are several ways to be a supporting and active participant. Join the New London Chapter or start a chapter in your community!
Membership Based
We are funded through community gifts, partner organizations, and our members. As a membership-based nonprofit and a community land trust, our members are our reason for being. In addition to supporting the local community, membership also comes with benefits, including eligibility to purchase a SE CT CLT home or other holding. To learn more about the benefits our members enjoy and how to join us, please visit our Membership & Ways to Give page.
Scheduled Meetings
SE CT CLT Board Meetings
Board meetings occur on the third Thursday every two months at 5:30 PM. Meetings are held either on Zoom or in person. To confirm your attendance to the next meeting, please email us at info@sectclt.org. The Board will meet on the following dates:
- TBD
New London Chapter Meetings
The New London Chapter meets in person, once a month on the fourth Wednesday at 5:45 PM. The next meeting will be at The Place, 74 Garfield Ave. Food is provided. To confirm your attendance please email nlchapter@gmail.com
The New London Chapter will meet on the following dates:
- July 24, 2024
- August 28, 2024
- September 25, 2024
- October 23, 2024
SE CT CLT Board of Directors & Staffing
Executive Director
Mirna Martinez
Lessee Representatives
Joanne P. Sheehan — President
Clayton Potter — Homeowner, Treasurer
Maya Nunez – Lessee, Ceiba Arbor
Membership Representatives
Sharmaine Gregor — Vice President
Jessica Hill
Jon Persson — Secretary
Public Representatives
Julie Garay
Clare Evento
Allison McGuire
Staffing
Regina Mosley — Community Organizer
Sky Hall — Bookkeeper
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Voluntown, CT 06384
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860-772-4012