Community Support Program: Leading the Way in Mental Health Support
Ranked #1 in the state, Catholic Charities’ Community Support Program (CSP) empowers adults with mental health challenges to live independently and embrace fulfilling lives.
2024 Norwalk Celebrity Breakfast
Join us for the 2024 Catholic Charities Norwalk Celebrity Breakfast on Friday, December 6, at Shorehaven Golf Club, featuring special guest Ron Darling, former NY Mets pitcher and current MLB commentator. This event supports Catholic Charities’ mission to empower our community through our Norwalk Family Center. Sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are available. Register today at ccfairfield.org/norwalkbreakfast!
New Covenant Center’s Harvest Table 2024
Join us for a bountiful evening to benefit the New Covenant Center on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Italian Center in Stamford, CT, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. New Covenant Center is dedicated to serving the disadvantaged and hungry in Lower Fairfield County, providing over 540,000 meals annually. This premier fundraising event, Harvest Table, supports their mission of offering nutritious meals daily in their Café and monthly access to fresh groceries in their Food Pantry.
Thomas Merton Family Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Thomas Merton Family Center is marking five decades of compassion and support for the Bridgeport community. You’re invited to a special evening honoring this milestone, featuring Bishop Frank Caggiano and the compelling photo exhibit Faces of a Sacred Place by Bridgeport-based photographers Jay Misencik and Geralene Valentine.
2024 Danbury Celebrity Breakfast
Join us for the Danbury Celebrity Breakfast on October 24, from 7–9 AM at the Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury. We are excited to feature guest speaker Commissioner Mark Boughton and honor our Family Loan Program partners: Newtown Savings Bank, Savings Bank of Danbury, Union Savings Bank, and Fairfield County Bank. Your participation helps support Catholic Charities’ mission of providing essential services to those in need across Fairfield County. Don’t miss this impactful morning—register now to reserve your spot!
Fesslers Awarded for Transformative Service at New Covenant Center
ary Beth and Bill Fessler, longtime volunteers and pillars of the New Covenant Center community, were recently honored with the Founder’s Award. Their journey of service began nearly 15 years ago, sparked by a simple act of kindness: organizing a monthly serving day for the Order of Malta.
Our Lady of Fatima Garden Nourishes Bridgeport Community
The Growing for Good Garden at Our Lady of Fatima, in partnership with Catholic Charities, is set to donate 750 pounds of fresh produce to the Thomas Merton Family Center food pantry this summer.
Client Spotlight: Shaniel McKenzie’s Journey from Homelessness to Hope
Shaniel McKenzie faced homelessness with a newborn daughter, but with support from Catholic Charities, she found stability, employment, and a new home.
Beatlemania-Again: Benefiting Bethlehem House
Relive the Music, The Magic and the Mania Live on stage! Beatlemania-Again: Tribute to the Beatles at the Bijou Theatre. Tickets benefit Bethlehem House, a program of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County.
We Are There: Catholic Charities of Fairfield County joins national campaign to promote the life-giving work of the Catholic Charities network
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is joining with the Catholic Charities network around the country to participate in We Are There, a national awareness campaign highlighting the life-giving services Catholic Charities agencies provide in their local communities.