CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY
News and Stories
St. Joseph High School in Trumbull hosts Stuff-A-Bus food drive for local pantries
Four school buses were filled with donations, which will benefit the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, the Sterling House Community Center and the Thomas Merton Center.
WTNH Nyberg: Sharing the stories of Connecticut’s homeless
Sabine Kuczo, Jay Misencik, Geralene Valentine discuss Faces of a Sacred Place and the Thomas Merton Family Center on WTNH with Ann Nyberg.
Stamford’s Whole Foods supermarket opens at last on High Ridge Road in old Lord & Taylor building
During Whole Foods Market’s opening morning celebration, New Covenant Center received a refrigerated van and food donation from Whole Foods Market as part of the Nourishing Our Neighborhoods program. This initiative, launched in 2020, aims to enhance the ability of local food rescue organizations to transport surplus food to areas facing the greatest need.
News 12 Connecticut: Bridgeport Elementary School’s Food Drive Benefits Thomas Merton Family Center
Students who took part in the food drive helped load canned food onto a van sent by the Thomas Merton Family Center, a nonprofit that provides food and other free services to the community.
Head of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County joins News 12 to talk about their support services
Topics of discussion include the organization’s impactful work.
The Thomas Merton Family Center Commemorates 50 Years of Compassionate Service with a Milestone Celebration
The Thomas Merton Family Center, a program of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County and a cornerstone of hope and support in the Bridgeport community, is proud to announce its 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Resilience and Hope with Catholic Charities’ Housing Programs
At Catholic Charities of Fairfield County (CCFC), we believe in the power of support and community to change lives. Today, we are proud to share the inspiring success stories of two individuals, Richard Carpenter and Lionel Escalera, whose journeys illustrate the profound impact of our housing programs and case management services.
Celebrating the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees: A Message of Hope from Pope Francis
On September 29, 2024, the Catholic Church will commemorate the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. This special day, marked annually, serves as a reminder to pray, reflect, and take action for those who have been forced to leave their homes in search of safety, dignity, and a better future.
Case Manager-PATH
We are seeking a dynamic individual to fill the full-time (35 hours/week), benefits-eligible position of Case Manager-PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) with the Homeless Outreach Team. The qualified candidate will provide strengths-based support to individuals who are experiencing homelessness in the greater Danbury area.