The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Bridgeport

MISSION:

TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FUNCTIONS OF BRIDGEPORT RESCUE MISSION, INC.

MISSION:

A DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN THAT PROVIDES HEALTH AND OTHER BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS ALONG WITH CERTAIN RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF AQUARION WATER COMPANY OF CONNECTICUT MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW HAMPSHIRE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO EMBRACE THE URBAN POOR WITH THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST, GIVING HOPE & HEALING FOR A CHANGED LIFE.

MISSION:

THE CENTER EDUCATES LOW INCOME,UNDEREDUCATED WOMEN FROM PRE-LITERACY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL FREE OF CHARGE. PREPARATION FOR THE GED AND THE NEDP HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCIES ARE PROVIDED

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HOME OWNERSHIP TO RESPONSIBLE LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH NEW CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION OF EXISTING HOUSING STOCK.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT WILL EDUCATE, ENRICH AND EMPOWER THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES IN BRIDGEPORT AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

TO PUT FAITH INTO ACTION BY PROVIDING SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO ALL FAITHS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY.

MISSION:

TO ENRICH LIVES THROUGH LEARNING BY ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME YOUTH. TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO INNER-CITY YOUTH AS A MEANS OF DEVELOPING STRONG FAMILY VALUES AND SELF ESTEEM.

MISSION:

NEW BEGINNINGS FAMILY ACADEMY PROVIDES ITS STUDENTS A MEANINGFUL, HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH EXPERIENCE-BASED LEARNING THAT HELPS DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND CRITICAL-THINKING SKILLS. THIS GIVES ALL CHILDREN A FOUNDATION TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE.

MISSION:

CONDUCTS FEDERATED CAMPAIGNING IN UPPER FAIRFIELD COUNTY, GIVING LIFE TO THE IMPORTANT JEWISH TRADITION OF UNITING THE COMMUNITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR EXTENDED FAMILY AT HOME, IN ISRAEL, AND AROUND THE WORLD.

MISSION:

THE DISCOVERY MUSEUM STRIVES TO ENGAGE, EXCITE, AND EDUCATE YOUNG LEARNERS THROUGH EXPERIENCES AND PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE WONDER AND IGNITE CREATIVITY AS THE FOUNDATION FOR A LIFETIME LOVE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) LEARNING.THE MUSEUMS CORE AUDIENCE IS YOUNG LEARNERS AGES 5-14 WHO CONNECT TO US WITH THEIR TEACHERS AND CLASSMATES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY OR BY THEMSELVES OR WITH THEIR FAMILIES, MENTORS, OR SOCIAL GROUPS AFTER SCHOOL, ON WEEKENDS, DURING SCHOOL VACATIONS OR IN THE SUMMER. WE PROVIDE A HARDY PORTFOLIO OF STEM LEARNING EXPERIENCES INCLUDING; UNMEDIATED GALLERY-BASED EXPLORATION OF STEM FOCUSED TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EXHIBITS; OVER 80 UNIQUE ONSITE AND OFFSITE MEDIATED DEMONSTRATIONS AND LEARNING LABS; A CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER SPACE EXPLORATION SIMULATION; PLANETARIUM SHOWS; UNIQUE GRANT-FUNDED SCHOOL-MUSEUM SCIENCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS; AND AN ENGAGING 7-WEEK SUMMER STEM LEARNING PROGRAM.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE NEEDY ACROSS FAIRFIELD COUNTY.

MISSION:

SERVE AS A FUND DEVELOPMENT VEHICLE AND INVESTMENT MANAGER FOR THE FEDERATION FOR JEWISH PHILANTHROPY OF UPPER FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND OTHER JEWISH AGENCIES.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES JOB TRAINING, PLACEMENT, AND COUNSELING FOR DISLOCATED AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS IN THE BRIDGEPORT, NORWALK, STAMFORD AND VALLEY LABOR MARKET AREAS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS WITH THE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS SKILLS NEEDED TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND ENGAGED CITIZENS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE.

MISSION:

SWCAA IS THE TRUSTED SOURCE OF ADVOCACY, INFORMATION, AND ACCESS TO CARE FOR OLDER AND VULNERABLE ADULTS THAT PROVIDES RESOURCES TO STRENGTHEN THE REGIONAL AGING NETWORK. SWCAA ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL ADULTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE LONG TERM CARE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT HELP THEM THRIVE AND LIVE WITH DIGNITY IN THE SETTING OF THEIR CHOICE.

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR SUMMARYADAM J. LEWIS ACADEMY TRANSFORMS THE LIFE TRAJECTORIES OF UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN BRIDGEPORT, CT. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN ENRICHING, NURTURING, HIGH-QUALITY ELEMENTARY EXPERIENCE, WHICH WILL SET THE CHILDREN ON A PATH OF SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE.

MISSION:

THE CHILD AND FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER (CFGC) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED CENTER THAT PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC, PREVENTION, EARLY INTERVENTION AS WELL AS SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY CT. SINCE 1925, CFGC HAS PROVIDED FOR THE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND HAS EMPOWERED FAMILIES TO PROVIDE A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)