OUR GOAL

Is to grow Family Economic Success by helping working families increase their income, build assets and achieve financial independence.

OUR STRATEGY

A safe and stable home is the foundation to build a better life. The long-lasting emotional costs of homelessness, especially to children, are beyond calculation. To break the cycle of poverty, we are helping people acquire skills and knowledge to become economically self-sufficient. To fulfill our goal, we are focusing on:

Financial Education and Coaching

An income adequate to pay for today’s necessities and save for the future provides families a sense of financial stability. We are helping families whose overall financial position is marginal increase their income and build assets for the future. Read more...

Ending Chronic Homelessness

The Ten Year Plan in Bridgeport has been nationally recognized, and in its 5th year, has strong results. A Ten Year Plan is being developed in Norwalk in partnership with the Mayor and other community leaders. Read more...

Increasing Affordable Housing

Affordable housing is a cornerstone of economic development. Our partnership with the Fairfield County Collaborative Fund for Affordable Housing works to Read more...

Access to Basic Needs

Our region continues to face significant challenges. Unemployment remains at a 26-year high. The demographic of those in need has expanded, forcing them to choose between putting food on the table and paying the rent. Read more...

Building Capacity of the Non-profit Community

The Advancing Capacity Together (ACT) program, was developed in collaboration with the City of Bridgeport, Greater Bridgeport Council of Churches, and Workplace, Inc. Read more...