Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, our kitchen just got a big upgrade! A new pancake griddle and freezer are helping us serve more meals than ever, up to 200 pancakes an hour! With continued food donations from Dorothy Day, we’re keeping our freezer stocked and our community fed. Helping our neighbors is what we do BEST!
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.
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legally adopted by American families but lack official recognition of their citizenship due to incomplete paperwork or outdated policies.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.
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.
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.