Greater Bridgeport Latino Network | A network for latinos in greater bridgeport!

AARP CT Annual Andrus Award – $3000 to the Winner’s Charity of Choice

Know an extraordinary volunteer age 50 or older? Show your appreciation by nominating him or her for the 2019 AARP Connecticut Andrus Award for Community Service. AARP’s most prestigious Connecticut volunteer award recognizes individuals who are sharing their experience, talent and skills in ways that significantly enrich the lives of others. We will be offering…

Summer FAFSA Workshops at Housatonic Community College

FAFSA workshops are designed to help you complete your free application for federal student aid (FAFSA). FAFSA is the main application that we use to determine your financial aid eligibility. FAFSA Workshops will be available on the following dates: Thursday, June 13th 1:00-3:00 Rm LH-A217 Wednesday, June 19th 10:00-12:00 Rm LH-A217 Monday, July 1st 4:00-6:00…

Gardening, Justice and Cooking Workshops Saturdays at Reservoir Community Farm

Reservoir Community Farm is an urban farm right in Bridgeport! The farm team grows and sells thousands of pounds of affordable produce each year for the community. Reservoir Community Farm also serves as a setting for educational school field trips, the site for our Youth Leadership Program, and a knowledge resource hub for Bridgeport’s school…

PT Barnum Musical Night at the Fairfield Museum and History Center

Starring Javier Colon from The Voice! This musical based on the life of showman P. T. Barnum will take place outdoors on the Museum Commons and is free to the public. For more information visit Fairfield Center Stage. June 27, 8:00 – 10:00pm June 28, 7:30 – 9:30pm June 29, 2:00-4:30pm June 29, 7:30 –…

The American Red Cross is Offering Free Smoke Alarms

Dear Greater Bridgeport Latino Network, The American Red Cross would like to offer you and your community free and available smoke alarms. Home fires threaten the lives of our neighbors and, sadly, take seven lives each day in the U.S. Most often, tragedies occur in homes without working smoke alarms—but these devices can cut the risk…

Become a Literacy Volunteer

Share your knowledge and make a difference in someone’s life! Looking for a way to get involved in your community, or to help those in need? Becoming a Literacy Volunteer tutor is a great way to make a positive impact! Literacy Volunteers help adult students learn to speak English, or improve their basic reading, writing,…

Join the Office of Rep. Himes for a Small Business Resource Bilingual Workshop

Monday, June 17, 2019 8:00am Registration & Networking 8:30am – 11:00am Workshop Housatonic Community College, Beacon Hall Rm. 135 Business development resources Financing options for small and minority businesses Doing business with the government State of CT SBE/MBE certification This is a free event, but registration is required. RSVP with your name, title, contact info,…

Join SavorCity Bridgeport for Lunch at El Pueblito

Saturday, June 8, 12:15pm Explore the Food, Music and Art of Bridgeport. We invite you to join us at SavorCity, a monthly tour of Bridgeport restaurants, food, art and music, showcasing the cultural delights and hidden gems of Connecticut’s most diverse city. Our seventh visit is for lunch at El Pueblito at 121 Wall Street.,…

HIP Leadership Conference: Poderosos Líderes Town Hall

Don't miss HIP's annual leadership conference to hear thought leaders speak on building power for our comunidad. Check out our conference website to see the many other innovators that will be speaking. Special Appearances: MARIA ELENA SALINAS Peabody Award-Winning Anchor SOLEDAD O’BRIEN Journalist, speaker, author, & philanthropist | Starfish Media Group Tickets are selling out;…

Leading Identity Theft Expert Frank W. Abagnale to Give Free Scam and Fraud Awareness Presentation in Connecticut

AARP Connecticut, in collaboration with the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI) CT Chapter and the Coalition for Elder Justice in CT (CEJC), will host a free fraud prevention presentation by Frank W. Abagnale – one of the world’s most respected authorities on forgery embezzlement and secure documents – on Thursday, June 6, beginning…