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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…

When: Friday, February 24, 2017 6:00 pm— 7:30 pm Where: Energize Connecticut Center 122 Universal Drive North North Haven, CT 06473 Join Energize CT for a fun night of exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)! Our activities will include controlling a Sphero, coding an Ozobot, environmental friendly STEM challenges, make and take STEM related projects,…

YouthBuild Bridgeport is enrolling young men and women interested in obtaining their GED while learning construction trades.  YouthBuild Bridgeport is a program of the Workplace funded by the US Department of Labor in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Park City Communities. Qualifying youth will be: 18-24 years of age Bridgeport Residents Drug Free Interested…

When: Saturday, February 11, 2017 9:00am – 2:00pm Where: City of Bridgeport Margaret Morton Government Center 999 Broad Street Bridgeport, CT 06604 For more information contact Ginne–Rae Clay at (203)576-7221. Download the flyer

Winning Team to Receive $500 to Make Their Project A Reality BRIDGEPORT, CONN. (January 25, 2017) – Groundwork Bridgeport, a nonprofit organization that promotes environmental, economic, and social well-being in Connecticut’s largest city, today announced the launch of their firstever “Love Your City!” Challenge. Groundwork Bridgeport is calling on high school students from Bridgeport to come…