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Center for Family Justice Acquires New Safehouse Property; Seeks Donation Support: Domestic violence victims desperate for immediate refuge from systematic and often murderous physical and sexual abuse can soon breathe slightly easier. The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) has acquired a 9,000-square-foot property intended as a safehouse. The new safehouse doubles the current location’s
CFJ's Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Goes Virtual For 2021: Bridgeport, Ct — Since 2013, thousands of local residents have joined The Center for Family Justice for its annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, a mile-long fundraising walk through downtown Fairfield to raise awareness about the impact sexual abuse and violence against
Beardsley Zoo Invites the Public to Its Party For The Planet:  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo invites residents to join the Zoo in celebrating with a Party For The Planet, a number of virtual and live activities designed to mark the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. Plans include interpretive talks via Zoom about some of the
U.S. Military Veteran Comedians Performing to Benefit Homeless Veterans at the 5th Annual Comedy Night Friday, June 4: Homes for the Brave presents a lively and memorable night out at the 5th  Annual “For Veterans By Veterans” Comedy Night, hosted at Vazzano’s Four Seasons on Friday, June 4th. “Featuring comics who are U.S. Military Veterans sets our Comedy Night
Congressman Jim Himes presents CHP's CEO Renée Dobos with a NeighborWorks America check for $222,500!: Connecticut Housing Partners' 31-year mission is to create and sustain innovative housing, revitalize neighborhoods, prevent homelessness, and enhance the quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents of Connecticut.   "During a global pandemic, ensuring everyone has a place to live is
Workforce Development Conversations - Career Pathways: The Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) and Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF), with support from Bank of America, will be co-hosting the virtual series “Breaking Down Connecticut’s Workforce Development Challenges & Opportunities”, kicking off Thursday, April 8 from 9:00 –
Fairfield County Bank Hosts Diaper Drive to Support Local Families, Donate Now Through April at Any Branch Office: Fairfield County Bank Hosts Diaper Drive to Support Local Fairfield County Families Through Person to Person Since the pandemic hit, many of our neighbors in Fairfield County found themselves without the means to provide the essentials for their families and Person-to-Person
Holy Saturday Free Food Distribution in Bridgeport: LifeBridge Community Services, Greater Bridgeport NAACP, Bridgeport OIC partner to distribute food on Holy Saturday, April 3 beginning at 8:00 am at Walters Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church LifeBridge, the Greater Bridgeport Branch NAACP, and Bridgeport OIC share in the belief of unlimited
Woofgang & Co. Taps Amiee Turner of Bridgeport as New Exec Director: Team Woofgang & Co., a local nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young adults with disabilities through learning a variety of vocational skill sets by producing, packaging, marketing, and selling high quality pet treats, toys, apparel, and accessories, has selected Amiee
Connecticut receives first FEMA mobile vaccination unit in the nation, launched today in Bridgeport: Connecticut is the first state in the nation to receive one of FEMA’s newly created mobile vaccination units, which will help the state in its ongoing efforts to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to people who live within socially vulnerable neighborhoods.

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