People of Hope Mobile Museum: Catholic Charities USA

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County invites you to experience the People of Hope Museum, a nationwide traveling exhibit that celebrates the power of Christian service and community resilience. Housed in a retrofitted tractor-trailer, this immersive museum shares real stories of neighbors helping neighbors—moments of courage, compassion, and hope from Catholic Charities agencies across the country.

 Location:
Fairfield University, behind Mahoney Arena

Dates & Times:
Wednesday, April 1 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, April 2 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
(Last entry is 30 minutes before closing)

 What to Expect:

• First-person video stories from frontline staff and volunteers
• Interactive poverty simulation and data visualizations
• Audio excerpts from authors like Oprah Winfrey and Arthur Brooks
• On-site recording studio to share your own story of hope
• Free admission for all guests

Optional Donation Opportunity:
Support the Room to Grow Preschool Pantry by bringing one of the most-needed items:

• Laundry detergent
• Kids snacks
• Pasta

This exhibit is part of a two-and-a-half-year national tour made possible by a $5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Join us to witness how faith in action transforms lives—and discover how you can make a meaningful impact in your own community.