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Connecticut Among States Most Supportive of People in Poverty, Ranking #10 Among the various categories included in the analysis, Connecticut’s rankings include: 3rd – Minimum wage 8th – Access to Public Transportation 11th – Share of Residents Living in Poverty 16th – Food Insecurity Rate 29th – Affordable Rental Homes per Low-Income Household Learn More

The CT Child Tax Credit will provide much-needed financial assistance for the rising costs of raising children, such as food, clothing and childcare, allowing us the flexibility to choose what our children need most. By putting more money directly into our pockets, the CT Child Tax Credit will: Reduce child poverty: Financial stability is essential for…

Connecticut enfrenta una crisis de vivienda, y la Autoridad de Financiamiento de Vivienda de Connecticut estima que el estado carece de alrededor de 92,500 unidades que se consideran asequibles. Los alquileres también han aumentado, junto con las personas sin hogar. El inventario de viviendas en venta ha alcanzado mínimos históricos. Miles de personas están pagando…

Downtown Thursdays returns on Thurday, July 25th. We’ve got 5 weeks of solid music! We at the Bridgeport Arts and Cultural Council can’t wait to welcome you back to McLevy Green! Learn More

As a small business owner, you understand the importance of being ready for opportunities. Whether you want to understand your numbers better, apply for a loan, grant, or credit line, or explain your goals using your numbers to increase your chances of loan, grant, or credit line approval and favorable terms. In this interactive online…

Spreading the Joy of Roller Skating Skateport rollerskating events return to Post Office Square at Golden Hill Street! Don't miss the kick off to the 2024 season this Saturday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. with DJ Buddha Luvjonz, food trucks, community, and sunshine! You can now rent roller skates (wrist guards included). Rental Skates + Admission: $16…

On behalf of M&T Bank and Executive HR Consulting, we invite you to register and attend the Manufacturing and Construction Business After Hours on Wednesday, July 24th from 5pm to 8pm at the Arcade Mall located at 1001 Main Street in Downtown Bridgeport. This exclusive event is designed specifically for manufacturing and construction companies, offering…

AARP Connecticut invites community organizations and municipalities across the state to apply for the 2024 Livable Communities Grant Program, a local extension of the national AARP Community Challenge Grant initiative. Now in its seventh year, the grant program dedicated to funding “quick-action” projects in Connecticut communities, aims to help the state’s neighborhoods, towns and cities…

We’re excited to come together for GBLN's 20th Annual Sunset Cruise sponsored by our friends at Avangrid & AARP-CT! Join us on Thursday, July 25th and enjoy a summer evening beginning with networking on the dock and appetizers from El Coquito, followed by a beautiful sunset aboard the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry where we’ll…