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.
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.
Recovery Advisor – New Heights (a program of Catholic Charities)
The New Heights program of Catholic Charities, located in Danbury, CT is seeking a Recovery Advisor. This exciting, full-time (35 hours/week), benefits-eligible position is at our recovery-based, consumer-driven, wellness and recovery center. The program offers support groups, skill-building classes, and social rehabilitation activities to adults with mental health conditions. We embrace the idea that community integration improves the quality of life and reduces stigma. Work hours for this position are: Mon-Wed: 8:30-4:30, Thursday: 9-5, Saturday, 10-2.
Thomas Merton Family Center’s 2024 Friendsgiving
Celebrate “50 Seasons of Gratitude and Giving” with us at this year’s Friendsgiving as we honor the Thomas Merton Family Center’s 50th anniversary! For five decades, the Merton Center has been a welcoming place of support and compassion for our Bridgeport community. This Friendsgiving, experience the Center’s legacy through a series of powerful videos that share stories of resilience and community.
Join us in reflecting on 50 years of service and looking forward to many more. Together, we can ensure the Center’s mission continues, bringing hope and dignity to all who walk through its doors.