The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Bridgeport

MISSION:

WE WANT MORE EXISTS TO STRENGTHEN THE EFFORTS OF THE CHURCH BY HELPING AWAKEN PEOPLE TO THEIR IDENTITY AND PURPOSE IN CHRIST, WITH A PRIORITY EMPHASIS ON YOUTH AND FAMILIES.

MISSION:

TEACHER UNION AT A LOCAL LEVEL TO ASSIST IN CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS FOR SALARIES BENEFITS AND WORKING CONDITIONS.

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:

INSTILL THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM; CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP AND PERPETUATE ITSELF AS FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION.

MISSION:

WPKN, INC IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING NONCOMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL RADIO STATIONS AND OTHER MEDIA TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT, LOCAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

MISSION:

TO ENABLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH EDUCATION AND LIFE SKILLS.

MISSION:

BRINGING HOPE TO OUR CITY THROUGH FOOD-CENTERED, VOLUNTEER-POWERED, COMMUNITY-ANCHORED DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

TO INCREASE INVOLVEMENT OF THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY IN THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM; TO ORGANIZE AND SOLICIT FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM; TO ACT AS A CATALYST FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROGRAMS AND NEW APPROACHES TO TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM; TO ENCOURAGE BRIDGEPORT EDUCATORS TO BE CREATIVE, INNOVATIVE, AND EFFECTIVE, AND TO RECOGNIZE THEM FOR SUCH ACHIEVEMENTS; TO STRENGTHEN PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL PROCESS; TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC, AND BUSINESS CONSTITUENCIES AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF EXCELLENCE WITHIN THE BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AS WELL AS THE CHALLENGES FACED BY URBAN EDUCATION AND THEIR PLACE IN THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY; TO BRING INFORMATION TO THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY REGARDING CURRENT EDUCATIONAL THOUGHT IN THE UNITED STATES AND TO PROMOTE CHANGE IN THE BRIDGEPORT SCHOOLS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO OPERATE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE AND FUNDING FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS WITH PARTICULAR INTEREST IN FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE LOW INCOME ELDERLY.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, BOTH INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED (CONGREGATE SERVICES) LIVING, FOR THE LOW INCOME ELDERLY.

MISSION:

TO RESTORE PRESERVE AND ENSURE THE VIABILITY OF THE MARY AND ELIZA FREEMAN HOUSES; TEACH THE HISTORY OF CONNECTICUT BLACKS; REVITALIZE THE SURROUNDING SOUTH END COMMUNITY; AND FACILITATE THE PRESERVATION AND REVITALIZATION OF OTHER AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND GREATER BRIDGEPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

TO ENCOURAGE AND ADVANCE MEMBER ENJOYMENT AND APPRECIATION OF PORTUGUESE CULTURE AND TRADITIONS.

MISSION:

BCAC IS A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS, PARENTS AND OTHER CONCERNED INDIVIDUALS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF BRIDGEPORT'S CHILDREN THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND MOBILIZATION.

MISSION:

THE MISSION IS TO BRING TOGETHER SUBURBAN AND URBAN NEIGHBORS IN PARTNERSHIP TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN COMMUNITIES OF CONCENTRATED POVERTY. CONNECT-US YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO COMPLIMENT FORMAL EDUCATION WITH AFTERSCHOOL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THAT EXPAND THE VISTAS OF YOUTH LIVING IN BRIDGEPORT, CT.

MISSION:

BUILDING LONG-TERM, LIFE-CHANGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH URBAN YOUTH, EQUIPPING THEM TO THRIVE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

HORIZONS BRIDGEPORT PROVIDES REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND FUNDRAISING SUPPORT, AND FACILITATES COLLABORATION AMONG HORIZONS OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS FOR BRIDGEPORT K-12STUDENTS

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, PERSONAL EDUCATION AND SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to religion where a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned. Examples may include Unitarianism, Taoism, Sikhs, Zoroastrism, Atheism, Actualism, Theosophy, Bahaism and reference to miracles.