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Are you aware of the significant changes to the national child welfare system, and the impact this will have on Latino children and families? Learn about the Family First Prevention Services Act, and the enhanced options, opportunities, and strategies for leveraging investments to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families, and to strengthen support…

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 6:00-8:00PM Schelfhaudt Gallery Arnold Bernhard Arts and Humanities Center 84 Iranistan Avenue, Bridgeport, CT A Public Hearing and Design Workshop for Resilient Bridgeport will be held at the Schelfhaudt Gallery, located in the Arnold Bernhard Arts and Humanities Center, 84 Iranistan Avenue in Bridgeport, CT. PUBLIC HEARING The evening will begin…

This course offers an overview of grant writing basics, including general guidelines, language, statement of need, cover letter, executive summary, evaluation, budget, etc. It will cover sample grants and discuss researching of funding opportunities. The course is recommended for individuals involved in grant procurement and grant preparation. UPCOMING COURSE INFORMATION CRN: 2189 DAYS: FRIDAY DATE:…

PLTI is a family civics initiative of the Connecticut Commission on Women, Children & Seniors Helping parents who care Become parents who lead The Parent Leadership Training Institute enables parents to become leading advocates for children. Parents' opinions are often unheard. They lack advocacy skills, but not the motivation or will to change their children's…

Hispanic Access Foundation's MANO Project is accepting applications for the 2019 summer internship program with the US Fish & Wildlife Service: Connecting Latinos with Natural Resource and Conservation Careers. We'd like to ask for your help in sharing this opportunity with talented Latinx students who may be interested in getting work experience with a federal…

IR-2019-03: IRS waives penalty for many whose tax withholding and estimated tax payments fell short in 2018 Download the press release Notice 2019-11: Relief from Addition to Tax for Underpayment of Estimated Income Tax by an Individual Download the press release

Do you have a great idea to draw people to Bridgeport’s waterfront? The Bridgeport Waterfront Advisory Board will be granting funds for ideas and projects that will draw people to Bridgeport’s waterfront and make public spaces on the water more vibrant. The application is due March 31, 2019. Click here to apply. Please share widely…

Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Underway Elected officials in Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull are seeking public input on ideas for preparing for natural disasters such as the flood on September 25, 2018. Events such as floods, hurricanes, thunderstorms, winter storms, and other natural hazards affect residents and businesses every year. These events…

Share your knowledge, and make a difference in someone’s life in 2019! 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…

Praying for revivial in the city of Brigeport Friday, January 25, 2019 7:00pm The Klein Memorial Auditorium 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport Ct 06605 Free Admission Questions? Please contanct Donna at DRomano@BridgeportRescueMission.org or call 203-333-4087 ext 111 Check out the event on Facebook