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SUMMARY:Loaves and Fishes
DESCRIPTION:Loaves & Fishes 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n    Make Your Lenten Gift\n        \n        \n        \n    \n\n    \n        Other Ways to Give\n\n        \n            Please make checks payable to "Catholic Charities of Fairfield County\,"\n            add note "Loaves & Fishes" to the bottom of the check\, and send to 100 Beard Sawmill Road\, Suite 650\, Shelton\, CT 06484  						ATTN: Erin Boswell   \n\n    \n        Transform Lives in 2026 with Your Lenten Gift\n\n        \n            Hunger and food insecurity are rising at alarming rates across Fairfield County\,\n            leaving more families\, children\, and seniors struggling to access basic nutrition.\n          \n\n        \n            Catholic Charities’ food service programs provide critically needed assistance\n            through soup kitchens\, food pantries\, and home-delivered meals for the elderly\,\n            sharing more than 2.1 million meals each year.\n          \n    \n\n    \n        Programs You Support\n\n        \n            Morning Glory Breakfast Program – Danbury\n            New Covenant Center – Stamford\n            Room to Grow Preschool Food Pantry – Norwalk\n            Senior Nutrition Program – Norwalk and Stamford\n            The Thomas Merton Family Center – Bridgeport\n        \n    \n      \n              \n            \n            \n                www.ccfairfield.org/loaves\n            \n          \n    \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n\n\n    © 2026 Catholic Charities of Fairfield County
URL:https://www.ccfairfield.org/event/loaves-and-fishes/
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SUMMARY:People of Hope Mobile Museum: Catholic Charities USA
DESCRIPTION: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. \n Location:\nFairfield University\, behind Mahoney Arena \n Dates & Times:\nWednesday\, April 1 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM\nThursday\, April 2 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n(Last entry is 30 minutes before closing) \n What to Expect: \n\nFirst-person video stories from frontline staff and volunteers\nInteractive poverty simulation and data visualizations\nAudio excerpts from authors like Oprah Winfrey and Arthur Brooks\nOn-site recording studio to share your own story of hope\nFree admission for all guests\n\nOptional Donation Opportunity:\nSupport the Room to Grow Preschool Pantry by bringing one of the most-needed items: \n\nLaundry detergent\nKids snacks\nPasta\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://www.ccfairfield.org/event/people-of-hope-mobile-museum/
LOCATION:Fairfield University\, 1073 N Benson Rd\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824
CATEGORIES:events,General Catholic Charities Events
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SUMMARY:The 32nd Annual Thomas Merton Family Center Celebrity Breakfast Featuring Guest Speaker Matt Hasselbeck
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Merton Celebrity Breakfast\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n    Register for the Celebrity Breakfast\n    \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n    \n      Thomas Merton Family Center Celebrity Breakfast\n\n      \n        Join us for the 32nd Annual Celebrity Breakfast supporting the Thomas Merton Family Center and its vital programs serving individuals and families across Fairfield County.\n        \n\n      \n        Date\n        Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026\n\n        Location\n        Sacred Heart University – Martire Family Arena\n\n        Time\n        7:00 AM – 9:00 AM\n\n        Registration Deadline\n        May 1\n      \n\n      Register Now\n      Event Details\n    \n\n    \n      \n    \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n    \n      About the Event\n\n      \n        Start your day with an inspiring gathering of community leaders\, supporters\, and friends united in service.\n        \n\n      \n        This year’s featured speaker is Matt Hasselbeck\, former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst\, sharing insights on leadership\, faith\, and service.\n        \n\n      \n        Sponsorships and tables are available and offer valuable visibility and recognition opportunities.\n        \n    \n\n    \n      Guest Speaker\n\n      Matt Hasselbeck  \n\n      \n        Matt Hasselbeck played 18 seasons in the NFL\, led the Seattle Seahawks to Super Bowl XL\, and earned three Pro Bowl honors. He later served as an ESPN commentator and is devoted to faith\, family\, and service.\n        \n\n      Honorees\n\n      \n        Mulcahy Award: Bill Tommins\n        Hoey Award: Andrew Lazowski\n        Deacon Paul Kurmay & St. Mark Church Volunteers\n        \n    \n\n  \n\n  \n  \n    \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n      Reserve Your Seat Today\n      Purchase tickets or explore sponsorship opportunities through GiveSmart.  \n      Register on GiveSmart
URL:https://www.ccfairfield.org/event/thomas-merton-celebrity-breakfast/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart University: Martire Family Arena\, 3135 Easton Turnpike\, Fairfield\, CT
CATEGORIES:events,General Catholic Charities Events
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SUMMARY:New Covenant Center's Summer Soirée
DESCRIPTION:New Covenant Center Summer Soirée\n  \n  \n\n\n  \n    \n    \n      \n        \n          \n        \n      \n    \n    \n      \n        \n          Catholic Charities Stamford\n          New Covenant Center Summer Soirée\n          \n            Join us for New Covenant Center’s only fundraising event of the year—an elegant evening celebrating 48 years of serving Stamford and supporting neighbors in need across Fairfield County.\n            \n\n          \n            \n              Date\n              Friday\, June 12th\n            \n            \n              Location\n              Woodway Country Club540 Hoyt St\, Darien\, CT 06820\n            \n            \n              Schedule\n              6:00 PM Cocktail Hour7:30 PM Dinner & Program\n            \n            \n              Response Requested\n              Please reply by May 26\n            \n          \n\n          \n            Purchase Tickets\n            View Event Details\n          \n        \n\n        \n          \n        \n      \n    \n\n    \n      \n        \n          An evening of community\, celebration\, and impact\n          \n            The Summer Soirée brings together friends\, supporters\, and community leaders for a meaningful night that helps sustain New Covenant Center’s mission.\n            \n        \n\n        \n          \n            \n              Enjoy a festive cocktail hour\, dinner\, and program in support of New Covenant Center\, a program of Catholic Charities serving individuals and families throughout the region.\n              \n            \n              The evening features special guest Joe Girardi\, former Major League Baseball catcher and manager\, three-time World Series champion\, and respected broadcaster. We are also proud to honor Bobby Anderson as the 2026 Founder’s Award Recipient.\n              \n            \n              Tickets\, tables\, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Your participation helps provide critical support and visibility for a mission rooted in dignity\, compassion\, and service.\n              \n            \n              Interested in sponsorships? Levels range from Host Table to Platinum and include event visibility\, recognition\, and guest tables.\n            \n          \n\n          \n            Featured Guest\n            Joe Girardi\n            \n              Joe Girardi is a former Major League Baseball catcher and manager\, best known for leading the New York Yankees and winning three World Series championships. He is widely respected for his leadership on and off the field and his commitment to philanthropy.\n              \n            Honoree\n            Bobby Anderson2026 Founder’s Award Recipient  \n          \n        \n\n        \n          \n            \nEvent invitation and featured evening details.\n          \n          \n            \nSponsorship levels\, tickets\, and supporter opportunities.\n          \n        \n      \n    \n\n    \n      \n        \n          \n            Reserve your place at the Summer Soirée\n            Purchase tickets or explore sponsorship opportunities through GiveSmart.  \n          \n          Buy Tickets on GiveSmart\n        \n      \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \n      New Covenant Center is a program of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County\, Inc.
URL:https://www.ccfairfield.org/event/summer-soiree/
LOCATION:Woodway Country Club\, 540 Hoyt Street\, Darien\, CT\, 06820
CATEGORIES:events,General Catholic Charities Events
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