Catholic Charities is one of the largest private family service agencies in Fairfield County. We serve the most vulnerable in our communities.
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Our programs and services address both immediate needs and provide support and preparation for fostering independence and self-sufficiency.
Helping Since 1916
Catholic Charities serves Fairfield County with programs that feed the hungry and homebound, shelter the homeless, strengthen families, assist with physical and mental health, and deliver consultation and assistance to immigrants. We serve all people without regard to age, race, religion, or ability to pay.
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Director, New Covenant Center – Catholic Charities of Fairfield County
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is seeking a Director for its New Covenant Program located in Stamford CT. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of New Covenant Center (NCC) is responsible for all aspects of NCC’s Operations, Development and...
Catholic Charities mourns the passing of Pope Francis
Throughout his historic papacy, Pope Francis inspired Catholics and all people of good will to live as Christ did. A modern-day prophet, Pope Francis read the signs of the times and awakened us to meaningful change in our behavior — within the Church and within the world. Complex challenges such as extreme poverty, homelessness, mental illness, forced migration, climate change and war did not intimidate him; they broke his heart and inspired him to call for a more merciful, charitable, just and other-centered world.
How Room to Grow Preschool Helped Ivy Thrive
When Ivy joined Room to Grow Preschool at the age of three, she had already been through two other preschools and had been asked to leave both. Her days were filled with big emotions, and her frequent outbursts made it difficult for her and her classmates to enjoy the learning environment. But at Room to Grow Preschool in Norwalk, CT, we believe every child deserves an education and a place where they feel seen, supported, and valued.