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Come join us on Saturday, May 20, 2017, 10:00am – 2:00pm (Rain or Shine) Iglesia Cristiana Renacer 579 Clinton Ave Bridgeport, CT For VENDORS to set up a table please contact Mayra Cabañas either by email (mayra.cabanas@yahoo.com) or by cell (203) 360-3453 Download the Flyer

Governor Malloy’s budget erodes the programs, from prescription drugs to nutrition programs, home health care and more, which make it possible for seniors to afford to stay at home and avoid more costly institutional care. It also adds financial strain for family caregivers, who are spending an average of nearly 20 percent of their income…

When: March 20,  2017 8:30am – 4:00pm Where: The Graduate Center, CUNY 365 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10016 Concourse/Lower Level The Hispanic Education Summit brings together Latino community leaders, educators, community advocates, Mayoral and Schools administrations and elected officials in New York City and the tri-state area to discuss ways of improving the K-16 access…

Congressman Jim Himes will be hosting a series of town hall meetings to address the concerns of constituents about the direction our country is heading. Despite the uncertainties surrounding issues like healthcare, immigration, the Supreme Court and civil liberties, it is important that we remain engaged with our neighbors and communities. Date: February 21, 2017 Time: 6:30-8:00pm…

Where: Spanish Community of Wallingford 284 Washington St, Wallingord, CT When: Saturday, February 25, 2017 12:30pm-3pm Come join CT Students for a Dream (C4D) Saturday, February 25th, to get updated on their #AffordToDream campaign and how to continue supporting it through some trainings. New folks are also welcomed to come and learn what the campaign is…

When: Saturday, April 29, 2017 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: Housatonic Community College 1st Floor, Beacon Hall Lobby 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport Stop by, visit the exhibitors, and speak to the experts. Program to assist with down payment for first time homebuyers How to obtain & understand your credit report Establishing checking, savings and CDs…

Sunday February 12th, 2017 Join IICONN, along with refugee and immigrant advocates and direct service agencies, interfaith clergy and elected officials to raise our collective voice to champion dignity and justice for all. Rally 3:00pm–4:30pm Klein Auditorium 910 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, CT March 4:30pm–5:00pm UCC Bridgeport 877 Park Ave Bridgeport, CT Followed by Candlelight Vigil…

When: Saturday, February 25th 2017 9:30am – 12:30pm Where: Showcase Cinemas 286 Canfield Ave Bridgeport, CT How does “Hidden Figures” relate to our education system in 2017? Discussion facilitated by Dr. Nadia Ward, Gear Up Project director. FREE* for Bridgeport 12th grade students, siblings and parents. *RSVP required. For more information visit the event page or…

When: Saturday, March 11th 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday, March 12th 12:00pm – 4:00pm Where: The Bananaland 162 Elm Street, 3rd Floor Bridgeport, CT 06604 Civics 101 is a 2-day weekend workshop that is free and open to the public. The mission of the workshop is to build community power through increasing civic knowledge here in…

ARTISTS' TALK & RECEPTION When: Friday February 10, 2017 5:30pm – 8:30pm Where: City Lights Gallery 855 Main St. Downtown Bridgeport CT Join us to celebrate the talent and vision of the exhibiting artists' at the reception and artists' talk on Friday, February 10, 2017 at City Lights Gallery 855 Main St. This event is…