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Community Advocacy Program (CAP)

Fairfield County

Catholic Charities Community Advocacy Program is one of the newest services we offer.  This program was created to provide residents of Fairfield County with a hand-up when facing difficult situations and to connect them with resources in their local area.

People can call our Community Resource Advocate and participate in a brief telephone interview to determine how we can best help.

Services

  • Short term Case Management Services
  • Assistance with applying for benefits
  • Food Resources
  • Assistance with research and referrals to potential financial assistance programs
  • Utility Resources and Assistance
  • Furniture and Clothing Referrals
  • Advocacy, Information, and Referrals to other Catholic Charities Programs
  • For information on SNAP benefits

Who to Contact

To speak with a Community Resource Advocate call:
(203) 750-9711 ext. 30

Kristine Paz, Program Supervisor
[email protected]

If you are experiencing a housing emergency, please contact 211 for guidance.  If you have been referred to CAP by a Case Manager, please have the Case Manager contact CAP directly.

Location

Serving all of Fairfield County

Program Hours

Monday-Friday
8:30am – 4:00pm

Thank you to The Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust

A huge shoutout to our wonderful donor, The Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust! Thanks to their support, the Community Advocacy Program (CAP) made a real impact by assisting two families in catching up on their past due rent. We’re truly grateful for your generosity!

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Want to support Community Advocacy Program?

Support our clients in need! Consider donating gift cards for groceries and essentials. Your contribution makes a direct impact. Thank you for making a difference in our community!

Meet Maggie, John, and Karina, our incredible interns! Maggie, a seasoned CAP Team member from Fairfield University, John, our fresh talent from WCSU, and Karina, in her last semester at Connecticut State Community College Housatonic branch, pursuing a degree in human services. Together, they’re shaping futures, spreading hope, and serving others.

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