Stafford Rotary hosted a community screening of Fighting for Home at Johnson Memorial Hospital, featuring a panel discussion with local leaders and facilitators from the Center for Housing Opportunity, launching the first event in our new speaker series.
On November 13, 2025, Stafford Rotary welcomed community members to a special screening of Fighting for Home: How Housing Policy Keeps CT Segregated, followed by a thoughtful and engaging panel discussion. The event was generously hosted by Johnson Memorial Hospital, whose support helped make this meaningful community conversation possible.
After the documentary, attendees participated in a guided discussion led by facilitators from the Center for Housing Opportunity, Nicole McCormack and Beth Sabilia. Their insight and expertise helped frame the film’s themes and connect them to ongoing local and regional housing challenges.
Our panelists — Judy Gardner, Executive Director of Stafford Family Services, Jennifer Strong, Stafford Social Services Liaison, and Ann Marie Perrone, Executive Director of the Stafford Housing Authority — shared their perspectives on housing access, community needs, and the important work happening here in Stafford. Their contributions added invaluable depth to the evening’s dialogue.
For anyone who was unable to attend or would like to revisit the film, Fighting for Home is available to watch online:
👉 https://youtu.be/VCvtTLOLSgo?si=iCptiDc7P5HhN0SK
This event marks the first installment of Stafford Rotary’s new speaker series. We look forward to continuing these conversations and inviting the community to join us again at our next program in early 2026.
Stafford Rotary remains committed to fostering understanding, collaboration, and action around the issues that shape our community. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success — we are grateful for your participation and support.
