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Share Your Knowledge: Become a Literacy Volunteer

You can make a difference in someone’s life! Help an adult learn to speak English or improve their basic reading, writing or math skills. You don’t need to speak another language or have a teaching background to volunteer. To learn more come to our next Orientation/Information session: Bridgeport Public Library 925 Broad St. Bridgeport Wednesday September 13,…
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Special Enrollment Period for Individuals Seeking Health Insurance Coverage

For 2017, Open Enrollment has ended. You must apply for a Special Enrollment Period to enroll in a qualified health plan. You can enroll anytime during the year if you are: Eligible for HUSKY/Medicaid Eligible for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) An American Indian or Alaska Native To apply for a Special Enrollment Period,…
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YouthBuild Bridgeport Now Accepting Applications

Are you ready to start a career? The Construction Industry is growing and in need of workers! Get yourself ready for a career that pays. YouthBuild is open to Bridgeport residents 18-24 years old. Program benefits include: an iPad, Academic and Construction certifications, earn while you learn opportunities, placement assistance and more. Take the next step. Contact us. Limited training…
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Fight Hunger Bridgeport Walk

When: Saturday April 22, 2017 11:00am Where: Seaside Park Bridgeport, CT Gather your friends, family and coworkers, and join us for the Fight Hunger Bridgeport Walk! Walk-a-thon Day Schedule: 9:30 am:  Registration Begins - Arrive Early! 11:00 am:  Walk-a-thon Begins 12:30 pm:  Awards Ceremony /Live Entertainment/Founder's Day Celebration Come out and support our mission while…
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Christian Community Action, Inc. 50th Anniversary Special Event

Compassion to Action ... The Road to Hope: A Candid Conversation About the Pathway to Family Stability Date/Time: Tuesday April 25, 2017 5:30 PM Location: Hill Regional Career High School 140 Legion Avenue New Haven, CT 06519 Featuring: MATTHEW DESMOND, Ph.D. Harvard University professor and author of award-winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City JUAN SALGADO President and CEO…
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Barnum Museum Vision for the Future: Community Listening Gathering

Date/Time: Monday April 24, 2017 6:00pm Location: 820 Main St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 Since the 2010 tornado, work to save and restore Bridgeport's historic Museum has been unrelenting and great strides have been made. The Community Listening gathering is an opportunity to learn about the work on the Museum to date, and to share your…
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School Volunteer Association of Bridgeport, Inc. 50th Anniversary Celebration

The School Volunteer Association of Bridgeport, Inc. will be celebrating its 50 Anniversary with a special breakfast event on May 17th from 7:45-9:00 A.M. at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn. The featured speaker will be Malcolm Mitchell, wide receiver for the 2017 Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots. Mitchell is a recent graduate of the University…
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United Way Annual Bridgeport Read Aloud: Volunteers Needed

You are invited to take a fabulous journey with the preschool students of Bridgeport! In April we celebrate the Week of the Young Child (WOYC). In Bridgeport the designated week for WOYC is April 17-21– during this week, we honor young children and their love of learning with our annual Read Aloud. On April 20th at 9:30am…
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