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Hopeful Happenings Spring 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the Spring 2025edition of Hopeful Happenings! In this newsletter, we celebrate the incredible work being done across Catholic Charities of Fairfield County. From impactful events and inspiring success stories to upcoming volunteer opportunities, we invite you to see the difference your support makes every day.
The Urgent Need to Validate International Adoptions and Secure American Birth Certificates
In today’s complex political landscape, thousands of international adoptees face uncertainty due to gaps in legal documentation. Many adoptees, brought to the U.S. as infants or young children, were legally adopted by American families but lack official recognition of their citizenship due to incomplete paperwork or outdated policies. This issue underscores the critical need to validate adoptions and secure American birth certificates for all adoptees.
Thomas Merton Family Center Announces the 31st Annual Celebrity Breakfast Featuring Darryl Strawberry to Support Expanding Community Needs
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Thomas Merton Family Center, a cornerstone of compassion and support operated by Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, invites the community to its 31st Annual Celebrity Breakfast. This cherished event will take place on May 22nd from 7:00 AM -...
Empowering Families Through Financial Literacy: Barbara’s Story
At Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, we are committed to helping individuals and families achieve financial security through education, support, and empowerment. One of the most inspiring stories of success from our Loan and Financial Education Program (LFED) is that of Barbara, a single mother who was determined to improve her family’s financial future.
April is Financial Literacy Month
April is Financial Literacy Month, a time dedicated to enhancing our understanding of personal finance and empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions. At Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, we recognize the profound impact that financial education can have on individuals and families striving for stability and self-sufficiency. To support this mission, we offer specialized programs in Danbury and Norwalk designed to provide both financial education and access to low-interest loans for essential needs.
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.
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.
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