CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY
News and Stories
Congressman Jim Himes Joins Catholic Charities’ Meals on Wheels Team for a Special Delivery
On March 19, 2025, Congressman Jim Himes joined Catholic Charities of Fairfield County’s Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) for a Meals on Wheels delivery, experiencing firsthand the vital role this program plays in supporting homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Empowering Guests Through Cooking at Thomas Merton Family Center
At the Thomas Merton Family Center (TMFC), every meal served and every bag of groceries distributed through the food pantry carries a deeper purpose: nourishing not just the body but also the spirit of community. It was in this spirit that a simple question from pantry guests sparked an initiative that would empower them far beyond the kitchen.
Director, Thomas Merton Family Center
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is seeking a Director for its Thomas Merton Family Center (TMFC), located in Bridgeport CT. This full-time, benefits-eligible position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for all aspects of the Center’s program planning, administration, and day-to-day management of services including the supervision of guest volunteers and Title V workers from outside agencies. The Director is responsible for development and will work with development staff and the advisory council to obtain new donors and retain existing contributors while promoting the mission of the Thomas Merton Family Center in providing a safe, supportive, respectful and hope-filled service environment to the guests who seek its services.
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.
Assistant Preschool Teacher (immediate need!)
Room To Grow (RTG) preschool, a program of Catholic Charities located in Norwalk, CT is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible Assistant Teacher to begin immediate employment. RTG is a state-licensed and nationally-accredited facility that provides high-quality care and education for children ages three-to-five years old who reside in Norwalk.