In 2025, The Center for Empowerment and Education (CEE) will commemorate its 50th anniversary with events and initiatives designed to honor its history, engage the community, and inspire continued action.
The year-long celebration will begin with the Annual Dinner on April 11, 2025, at the Amber Room Colonnade, a special evening of reflection, gratitude, and hope—recognizing the visionaries, staff, volunteers, donors, and community members who have made this work possible. Be part of this milestone anniversary here.
Fifty years ago, Alice Chapman, Mary Elizabeth Corso, and Bonnie Law saw a need in their community and took action. From a simple gathering in a kitchen, they built a movement—one that has provided safety, support, and empowerment to countless individuals. What began as The Women’s Center of Greater Danbury in 1975 has since evolved into The Center for Empowerment and Education (CEE), a place of hope for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Today, CEE remains a lifeline for those in crisis, offering 24/7 confidential services at no cost. Each year, over 22,000 individuals receive support through crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and emergency shelter. CEE also works to prevent interpersonal violence through education and outreach, creating a ripple effect of awareness and change. In 2024 The Center had 2900 clients from Ridgefield.
Join us in this journey. Learn more and get involved at thecenterct.org.
Please attend our dinner to learn about CEE or donate to help us continue our mission by clicking here.