The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Bridgeport

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN WOMEN AND FAMILIES AND ELIMINATE VIOLENCE AND ABUSE THROUGH EDUCATION, INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION.

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TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

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TO PROVIDE PREVENTION, TREATMENT & RECOVERY SERVICES TO HELP INDIV. & THEIR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE USE & MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS TO FOSTER HOPE AND MAINTAIN WELLNESS.

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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.

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ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING YACHTING AND YACHT RACING; TO OFFER ATHLETIC PROGRAMS THAT BUILD COMMUNITY, SPORTSMANSHIP AND TEAM SKILLS AMONG MEMBERS OF ALL AGES.

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THE SCHOOL PROVIDES ITS STUDENTS WITH A YEAR-ROUND, COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION THAT DEVELOPS LIFELONG LEARNERS, LEADERS, AND AGENTS OF SOCIAL CHANGE.

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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.

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GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL, BRIDGEPORT (GOBPT) IS A PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT SERVICES 660 STUDENTS IN GRADES SIX THROUGH TWELVE IN BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT THROUGH AN OPEN-CHOICE LOTTERY. OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO CREATE A RIGOROUS ACADEMIC PROGRAM TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THE CAREER OR COLLEGE OF THEIR CHOICE. AS A COMMUNITY, WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN OUR STUDENT'S SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ANCHORED IN A RESTORATIVE FOCUS AIMED AT TEACHING STUDENTS EMPATHY, PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY, AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS TO BE ADVOCATES FOR THEMSELVES, EACH OTHER, AND THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH SOCIAL CAUSES AND ACTIVITIES. WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT OUR STUDENTS WILL SHAPE THE WORLD, NOT BE DEFINED BY IT.SELECTED AS A SCHOOL OF INNOVATION BY THE CENTER FOR REINVENTING PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUR SIGNIFICANT WORK WITH THE BARR FOUNDAITON, GOBPT IS UNIQUE IN ITS EMPHASIS ON INCORPORATING TUTORING INTO THE SCHOOL DAY AS A NORMAL FUNCTION FOR ALL STUDENTS.

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ORGANIZED TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY IN BRIDGEPORT CT TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE AN APARTMENT COMPLEX UNDER SEC. 202 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT.

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TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME ELDERLY

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HALL COMMONS, INC.'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME, ELIGIBLE SENIOR CITIZENS. CONSTRUCTION OF THE FACILITY WAS FUNDED BY A HUD CAPITAL ADVANCE AND A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

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WITH AN EMPHASIS ON VETERANS, ABRI/HOMES FOR THE BRAVE PROVIDES HOUSING AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO HELP HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS RETURN TO A PRODUCTIVE AND MEANINGFUL LIFE

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LIFEBRIDGE PARTNERS WITH BRIDGEPORT'S YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO BUILD RESILIENCE. WORKING WITH YOUTH AND FAMILIES, WE HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WITHIN A STRONGER COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, RELATED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND HOUSING REVITILIZATION AND URBAN RENEWAL. TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP HIGH QUALITY, SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT AND OTHER AREAS IN THE STATE.