Catholic Charities mourns the passing of Pope Francis
Throughout his historic papacy, Pope Francis inspired Catholics and all people of good will to live as Christ did. A modern-day prophet, Pope Francis read the signs of the times and awakened us to meaningful change in our behavior — within the Church and within the world. Complex challenges such as extreme poverty, homelessness, mental illness, forced migration, climate change and war did not intimidate him; they broke his heart and inspired him to call for a more merciful, charitable, just and other-centered world.
NorWALK for Mental Health: Walk + Wellness Fair
Join us for a morning of community, connection, and wellness at the annual NorWALK for Mental Health: Walk + Wellness Fair! This free, family-friendly event brings together local organizations, mental health professionals, and community members to raise awareness, promote wellness, and support one another.
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.
Development Data and Donor Relations Coordinator
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is seeking a Development Data and Donor Relations Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, this full-time, benefits-eligible position works closely with the Philanthropy team and Finance department and is responsible for maintaining the donor database, including accurate processing of donations, updating donor records, responding to donor inquiries, and maintaining the integrity of the database. The position is primarily responsible for supporting primarily supports fundraising initiatives through timely and precise data management, donor engagement, reporting, and campaign efforts.
How the Family Loan Program of Danbury Helped a Single Mother Regain Stability
Learn how Catholic Charities’ Family Loan Program of Danbury helped a single mother overcome transportation challenges and build long-term financial stability through affordable loans and one-on-one budgeting support.
Hopeful Happenings Spring 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the Spring 2025edition of Hopeful Happenings! In this newsletter, we celebrate the incredible work being done across Catholic Charities of Fairfield County. From impactful events and inspiring success stories to upcoming volunteer opportunities, we invite you to see the difference your support makes every day.
The Urgent Need to Validate International Adoptions and Secure American Birth Certificates
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.
