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Merton Homes 2023 Recap
Merton Homes welcomed Marisol Ruiz-Shanley as the new case manager in December of 2022. Since then, her work has left a positive impact on her clients and the people surrounding ...her. This video is a recap of Merton Homes residents' success and accomplishments of 2023. Marisol has provided her clients with multiple resources and opportunities. For example, all of her clients were given access to information regarding topics like career fairs, local food pantries, after school youth activities, applications to receive government phones or/and tablets, tutoring, ESL classes, and classes to access independence with assistive technology.
Merton Homes held residence meetings every other month and was overall an enjoyable experience. The residents meeting held in May focused on the importance of mental health. With the lovely assistance of RNP United Resources Center and Connecticut Housing Partners, we were able to provide clients with a brief educational conversation about mental health and gift them a free spa certificate. In August, there was a meeting dedicated to the children of Merton Homes. Thanks to Bridgeport Police Chief Porter’s helpful donation, we were able to gift book bags and school supplies to the children. During the meeting clients were able to learn about more after-school activities for their children. Wesley Sainval presented about Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse and how clients can get their children involved in sports. In addition, The Boy Scouts of America, presented by Gabriel Zayas, allowed clients to sign their children up for Boy and Girl Scouts.
Also, during 2023, Marisol had a grand opening of “Marisol’s Closet” where clients can come collect free gently used clothing, shoes and accessories. We also held a coat drive with help from a generous donation by Jacob Dobos of Connecticut Housing Partners. As of December, Merton Homes hosted its first annual Holiday Dinner at Osaka Buffet provided by Catholic Charities. During this dinner clients were given Walmart gift cards by St. Pius X, Target gift cards by Connecticut Housing Partners, and tickets to Total Mortgage Arena sponsored by Catholic Charities.
Marisol and her clients would like to express deep gratitude to everyone who helped make this year a success. Looking forward to 2024![+] Show More
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Merton Homes 2023 Recap
Merton Homes welcomed Marisol Ruiz-Shanley as the new case manager in ...
Merton Homes welcomed Marisol Ruiz-Shanley as the new case manager in December of 2022. Since then, her work has left a positive impact on her clients and the people surrounding ...her. This video is a recap of Merton Homes residents' success and accomplishments of 2023. Marisol has provided her clients with multiple resources and opportunities. For example, all of her clients were given access to information regarding topics like career fairs, local food pantries, after school youth activities, applications to receive government phones or/and tablets, tutoring, ESL classes, and classes to access independence with assistive technology.
Merton Homes held residence meetings every other month and was overall an enjoyable experience. The residents meeting held in May focused on the importance of mental health. With the lovely assistance of RNP United Resources Center and Connecticut Housing Partners, we were able to provide clients with a brief educational conversation about mental health and gift them a free spa certificate. In August, there was a meeting dedicated to the children of Merton Homes. Thanks to Bridgeport Police Chief Porter’s helpful donation, we were able to gift book bags and school supplies to the children. During the meeting clients were able to learn about more after-school activities for their children. Wesley Sainval presented about Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse and how clients can get their children involved in sports. In addition, The Boy Scouts of America, presented by Gabriel Zayas, allowed clients to sign their children up for Boy and Girl Scouts.
Also, during 2023, Marisol had a grand opening of “Marisol’s Closet” where clients can come collect free gently used clothing, shoes and accessories. We also held a coat drive with help from a generous donation by Jacob Dobos of Connecticut Housing Partners. As of December, Merton Homes hosted its first annual Holiday Dinner at Osaka Buffet provided by Catholic Charities. During this dinner clients were given Walmart gift cards by St. Pius X, Target gift cards by Connecticut Housing Partners, and tickets to Total Mortgage Arena sponsored by Catholic Charities.
Marisol and her clients would like to express deep gratitude to everyone who helped make this year a success. Looking forward to 2024![+] Show More
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Introducing the NEW Thomas Merton Family Center
Join us on a journey to discover how the NEW Thomas Merton Family ...
Since 1916, Catholic Charities has served Fairfield County with programs that feed the hungry and homebound, shelter the homeless, strengthen families, assist with physical and mental health, and deliver consultation and assistance to immigrants. We serve all people without regard to age, race, religion, or ability to pay.
Welcome Home: Thomas Merton Family Center Opening Day
On Wednesday, December 6th, we officially welcomed our guests to the ...
On Wednesday, December 6th, we officially welcomed our guests to the Thomas Merton Family Center at 1406 State Street in Bridgeport.
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Local country market in Stamford holds food drive for New Covenant Center
The day before Thanksgiving, Larocca's Country Market in Stamford held ...
The day before Thanksgiving, Larocca's Country Market in Stamford held it's annual food drive to benefit New Covenant Center's largest soup kitchen.
Volunteers from the New Covenant Center collected non-perishable items ...from customers.
They're expecting more than 2,000 items to be donated.
Organizers said some products will be stored at the center's pantry, while other items will be used to make the center's annual Thanksgiving Day lunch.[+] Show More
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Heartbeats of Generosity: Volunteers Empowering The Thomas Merton Center
The second video in the 'Friendsgiving' series for the Thomas Merton ...
The second video in the 'Friendsgiving' series for the Thomas Merton Center. Discover how the unwavering dedication of volunteers, such as Bob and Carol, serves as the backbone of The ...Thomas Merton Center, enabling our essential humanitarian work.
Since 1916, Catholic Charities has served Fairfield County with programs that feed the hungry and homebound, shelter the homeless, strengthen families, assist with physical and mental health, and deliver consultation and assistance to immigrants. We serve all people without regard to age, race, religion, or ability to pay.
Since 1916, Catholic Charities ...has served Fairfield County with programs that feed the hungry and homebound, shelter the homeless, strengthen families, assist with physical and mental health, and deliver consultation and assistance to immigrants. We serve all people without regard to age, race, religion, or ability to pay.
Wally McNulty, 92 year old Veteran, sings the National Anthem at New Covenant Center’s Harvest Table
This Veteran’s Day, we are proud to share this video of Wally McNulty, ...
This Veteran’s Day, we are proud to share this video of Wally McNulty, 92 year old Veteran, singing the National Anthem at New Covenant Center’s event last week.
In a ...time of heightened worldwide unrest, Veteran’s Day honors military veterans of the US Armed Forces. The story of Wally McNulty, a longtime NY, and now Greenwich, Connecticut resident, has been chronicled before. Being extremely tall for his age, he joined the Army at age 13 and is likely among the youngest living veterans of World War II. Wally joined the Army around the time his Mother passed away in 1944 and was ultimately shipped to Germany. He became part of a logistics detail that transported supplies, prisoners, and eventually concentration camp refugees at the end of the war. He is a proud veteran of The Fighting 69th Regiment in NYC.
Wally and the McNulty family have been volunteers and supporters of New Covenant Center, a daily Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry in Stamford. As he had done pre-Pandemic, Wally was asked to sing the National Anthem at a New Covenant’s fundraiser last week, and we thought you would like to see and hear the mellifluous voice of 92 year old Wally McNulty… Thank you, Wally![+] Show More
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New Covenant Center's 13th Annual Harvest Table
New Covenant Center provides over 500,000 meals each year to our ...
New Covenant Center provides over 500,000 meals each year to our neighbors in need.
Harvest Table is a premier fundraising event for New Covenant Center. New Covenant Center serves the disadvantaged ...and hungry of Lower Fairfield County, 365 days a year. Nutritious hot meals are served daily in our Cafe, and families have bi-monthly access to fresh groceries in our Food Pantry. The mission of New Covenant Center is to provide a nutritious meal to all those who are hungry. By creating a safe, warm and compassionate environment, we are taking the first steps toward empowering men, women and children to reach their full potential and regain their dignity and self-respect.
Since 1916, Catholic Charities has served Fairfield County with programs that feed the hungry and homebound, shelter the homeless, strengthen families, assist with physical and mental health, and deliver consultation and assistance to immigrants. We serve all people without regard to age, race, religion, or ability to pay.
Since 1916, Catholic Charities has served Fairfield County with programs that feed the hungry and homebound, shelter the homeless, strengthen families, assist with physical and mental health, and deliver consultation and assistance to immigrants. We serve all people without regard to age, race, religion, or ability to pay.
Since 1916, Catholic Charities has served Fairfield County with programs that feed the hungry and homebound, shelter the homeless, strengthen families, assist with physical and mental health, and deliver consultation and assistance to immigrants. We serve all people without regard to age, race, religion, or ability to pay.
Since 1916, Catholic Charities has served Fairfield County with programs that feed the hungry and homebound, shelter the homeless, strengthen families, assist with physical and mental health, and deliver consultation and assistance to immigrants. We serve all people without regard to age, race, religion, or ability to pay.
Since 1916, Catholic Charities has served Fairfield County with programs that feed the hungry and homebound, shelter the homeless, strengthen families, assist with physical and mental health, and deliver consultation and assistance to immigrants. We serve all people without regard to age, race, religion, or ability to pay.