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REGISTER HERE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020 6:30 - 8:00 PM Taking Place Virtually Get your celebration on with the BRBC for this festive, year-end celebration. Order a Dinner Box for pick-up and enjoy some local favorites from the comfort of your own couch. Let's get together one last time in 2020 to celebrate the Greater…

GBLN’s Annual Parranda Navideña has always been a great way to ring in the holidays. COVID may keep us apart this year, but we will set aside our worries for a bit to gather virtually and lighten our spirits Latino-style, with some holiday cheer. Join GBLN and Bridgeport’s own Chef Michel Martinez, IN 9 DAYS,…

Dear Community Partners, Open Enrollment Started November 1! Please help us make Connecticut residents aware of this opportunity to enroll in healthcare coverage for 2021, and of all the free enrollment help available this year.  Below, you will find an updated Outreach Toolkit to help you spread the word to Connecticut residents. Contact us if your organization…

Participate in the Bridgeport Art Trail at home!  Mark your calendar and sign up for free, online, real-time activities and talks. Sign up for Zoom workshops not required, but is appreciated Email Bridgeport Art Trail volunteer Terri Smith if you are interested in joining or have questions.

Connecticut is currently in Phase 2.1: As Connecticut continues taking steps to protect residents from the spread of COVID-19, the state is currently in Phase 2.1 of its reopening plans. It previously had been in Phase 3, however due to a spike in cases statewide, the state rolled back to Phase 2.1, which is a…

As Governor Lamont announced this week, the state has created the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program to help small businesses and nonprofits that continue to be negatively impacted by COVID-19. Small businesses and nonprofits in Connecticut with a 2019 payroll of less than $1.5 million OR 20 or fewer employees can apply for a one-time grant…

CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH: DO YOUR PART, BE #CYBERSMART                                                                     CT State Agencies Urge Everyone To Do A Security Checkup (Wethersfield, CT) – Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) Commissioner Kurt Westby, CT Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) Commissioner James C. Rovella, and Connecticut Chief Information Officer Mark Raymond are highlighting the importance of…

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WHAT Civics 101 is a free workshop focused on building community power through civic knowledge! Stay up to date on the schedule of events by joining the Facebook event page here! WHEN Tuesday, October 20th: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday, October 21st: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Thursday, October 22nd: 6:00pm – 8:00pm WHERE Virtually on Zoom!  WHY What…