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Calling all past and future Bridgeport PechaKucha storytellers! Our next Bridgeport Pechakucha will be the culmination of the Bridgeport Art Trail and will be on Sunday, Nov. 14th at the BIJOU THEATRE. It will also be our second HYBRID PechaKucha with people presenting and attending in person and virtually! In case you missed our earlier events, a PechaKucha…

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give Blood. Greater Bridgeport Latino Network Blood Drive is almost here! Where: McGivney Community Center, 338 Stillman Street, Bridgeport, CT When: Saturday, September 25, 2021 Time: 7:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Advance registration required Go to www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: GBLN GBLN Blood Drive Poster for September 2021

AARP CT Livable Communities Grant Application AARP CT Livable Communities Grant Request for Proposal AARP Connecticut invites community organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2021 Livable Communities Grant Program, a local extension of the national AARP Community Challenge Grant initiative. Now in its fourth year, the grant program dedicated to funding “quick-action” projects in…

Leadership Greater Bridgeport Class 33 - Now Recruiting! Program Kicks Off In October Leadership Greater Bridgeport (LGB) is an affiliate program of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC). Founded in 1990, LGB is a community leadership development program seeking candidates who have a desire to gain an in-depth knowledge of the Bridgeport region’s strengths and…

A Public-Private Partnership to create jobs by investing in the drive, talent and ideas of the residents of the Park City. $50,000 in startup and growth grants   For ideas to start or grow a business in Bridgeport Submissions due  October 13 at www.Back-Offices.com/Bridgeport WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED  September 14  Info session at…

AARP Connecticut announces three Connecticut organizations will receive 2021 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.2 million awarded among 244 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects to promote livable communities by improving housing, transportation, public spaces, civic engagement, and connection with family, friends, and neighbors with an…

What’s New: Many people who don't normally file a tax return and don't receive federal benefits may qualify for stimulus payments but may not realize it. This includes those without a permanent address, income, a job or a bank account. A December 2020 law changed eligibility requirements for EIPs. Now, some people who don’t meet…

ARTE has awarded over $93,000 in scholarships since 2004. First, applicants must be of Hispanic / Latino descent and must be living in Connecticut for a minimum of one year. U.S. citizenship is not required. Lastly, scholarship awards are based on funding and the number of qualified applications received. 2021 Scholarship Applications are due August…