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3 personal-finance myths dispelled

We are proud to welcome Wenonah Leonetti, a financial planner with Northwestern Mutual, to our Money Matters Expo on Sept. 16.

Millennial Hispanics in ‘survival mode’ over their finances

Latinos statistically live longer than whites and blacks, and are more likely to rely on Social Security — and live in poverty — in their retirement. That's scary. Millennial Hispanics are in "survival mode," and not inclined to be more strategic with their finances, says one financial expert. This is why we're organizing a Money…

GBLN’s Money Matters Expo: ‘¡Invierte en tu Futuro!’

The Greater Bridgeport Latino Network is organizing a Money Matters expo aimed at Latinos? Here's why.

Get ready to vote in the Bridgeport primary elections on September 12, 2017 from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 P.M. Do not miss the opportunity to exercise your right to make a difference in your community! Please note that in order to vote in the primary elections, you must be registered as a Democrat or Republican. …

Last month, 10 Attorney Generals sent a letter to the Trump Administration, threatening to sue the federal government if the DACA program is not phased out by September 5. DACA is under real danger of ending. DACA has given many in our community the ability to live without fear of deportation, to get a work…

Hispanic Federation-FUERZAfestCT: Connecticut’s First Ever Latino LGBTQ Festival

FUERZAfest Connecticut, the first LGBTQ Latinx Arts Festival in the Northeast, is an unprecedented 2-day community event bringing LGBTQ issues to center stage. FUERZAfest Connecticut will be held August 25th through August 26th at the historical Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford. At a time when Latinx and LGBTQ communities are under massive attack, FUERZAfest is creating…

Upcoming September 2017 YouthBuild Bridgeport Orientations

Are you interested in earning your GED while you gain valuable skills in construction too? Are resources keeping you from the opportunity to enter into a career; join us we can help! Upcoming Information Sessions: September 8, 2017 and September 19, 2017 YouthBuild Bridgeport 242 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, CT 06604 AM Session 9:00 am –…

Joe Zucker at Housatonic Museum of Art Opening Reception

Please Join us on Thursday, September 7 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the Burt Chernow Galleries for our opening reception for the artist. This event is free and all are cordially invited to attend. The exhibit features unique, double-sided paintings exploring the legends and lore of privateers and buccaneers. Images of cannon balls, sailing…

BCYL SAT Prep Program for Bridgeport High School Students

Bridgeport High School students in 11th grade, contact us today! This 10-week comprehensive course is designed to teach students the strategies and skills to help maximize their SAT scores from certified teachers. Sessions are held Saturday mornings from 9:00am–1:00pm at the University of Bridgeport campus from January 6th, 2018 to March 3, 2018. Registrations now…

ARTE Scholarship Applications Due Friday August 25th

Annually Arte will award scholarships to Latino students and individuals of any age interested in pursuing the arts and for other endeavors. Scholarships may include performing or visual arts or other areas of study. Including but not limited to music, dance, theater, painting, drawing, architecture, culinary arts and other art forms. Scholarships may be awarded…