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Public Hearing: Tell Policymakers to Rein In State Spending

Do you want a say in how Connecticut spends your tax dollars? Now's your chance. The state Spending Cap Commission is holding five public hearings across the state to get your input on what parts of the state budget should fall under the cap. All hearings run from 4 to 7 pm. Wed., Oct. 5 | Hartford (1st Congressional District) Legislative…

Thank you to those that attended the blood drive on October 1st at St. Mary’s Church. A total of 51 donors registered with 39 units collected! We also registered 7 first time donors! 39 units can save up to 3 lives. This equates to 117 lives being saved in the Bridgeport area because of your…

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut is providing a nonpartisan information sheet about elections, the voting process, and issues. The League has been a trusted source for election information for almost 100 years. Click below to download the fact sheet: Download English version Download Spanish version To reach the League Office please call 203.288.7996 during business hours or…

Thank you to Gloria Miranda and Ramon Jimenez for leading the efforts on behalf of both GBLN and the Red Cross. Our GBLN volunteers and the 50 donors who came out also deserve our gratitude for contributing to the blood supply. If you haven't participated, please roll up your sleeve at our next blood drive at Cesar…

Ortiz gives back, and pays tribute to his brother

Honoring the life of his late brother, John Ortiz, who died in 2008, Ortiz is is donating a sizeable part of his private collection to HCC.

It’s time to show the power of our vote!

Hispanic Heritage Month coincides with Connecticut's voter registration deadlines. So on Sept. 27, National Registration Day, GBLN will be part of a voter drive to make sure our voices are heard.

Join GBLN at Sacred Heart University on debate night

Join us at SHU for a forum on the future of Social Security, followed by a viewing party as we watch the Clinton-Trump debate together.

School Volunteer Association 31st READ ALOUD DAY

The School Volunteer Association of Bridgeport, Inc. will celebrate the 31st anniversary of Read Aloud Day on October 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Over 600 volunteers will read to every pre-kindergarten through sixth grade class in the Bridgeport public schools. The organization will provide the books which have been selected for each grade…

Upcoming “Credit Workshops” Offered by BNT’s Homeownership Academy

Dates: Monday, October 3rd, 2016 Monday, November 7th, 2016 Monday, December 5th, 2016 Location: 570 State Street Bridgeport, CT Speakers: Beverly Hoppie, Director of Education Topics Include: Types & costs of Credit Understanding Credit reports FICO Scoring Credit Repair How to Obtain a Free Copy of Your Credit Report Credit regulations Identity Theft What lenders…

When: Saturday, September 24th from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Where: Grassy Hill Country Club 441 Clark Lane Orange, CT 06477 Donation: $75.00 includes dinner, awards & dancing For more information call 203-727-0200 or email office@wiaagb.org Download the flyer