How We Help
We put faith into action to comfort, care for, and advocate for all people in crisis by strengthening the vulnerable and promoting self-sufficiency. Our programs feed the hungry and homebound, shelter the homeless, strengthen families, assist the physically and emotionally challenged, and deliver consultation and assistance to immigrants. We serve all people without regard to age, race, or religion. All are welcome.
NEWS FROM THE FIELD
New Morning Glory Kitchen Equipment Helps Us Do What We Do Best
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!
How Room to Grow Preschool Helped Ivy Thrive
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.
Operations and Administration Department Lead – Thomas Merton Family Center
The Thomas Merton Family Center, a program of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is seeking an Operations and Administration Department Lead (“OADL). Reporting to the Director of the Thomas Merton Family Center (TMFC), this full-time, benefits-eligible position supports the Director in all day-to-day management of services, including the supervision of staff, volunteers, and Title V workers. The OADL assists the Director with fostering the growth and sustainability of TMFC’s food services, case management, and immigration services programs. The OADL collaborates with the Director to promote TMFC in the community, to build out the programmatic life of the center, and to fully integrate the center’s various sub-programs into a cohesive and collaborative whole. The OADL assists the Director in further structuring and formalizing key aspects of the center’s internal processes, including the creation and maintenance of internal file-sharing structures/processes and the creation of formal internal onboarding and training materials. The OADL is responsible for supervision of the program in the absence of the Director.