The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Bridgeport

MISSION:

SERVES THE 12 COMMUNITIES IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY: BRIDGEPORT, DARIEN, EASTON, FAIRFIELD, MONROE, NEW CANAAN, NORWALK, STRATFORD, TRUMBULL, WESTPORT, WESTON AND WILTON CONNECTICUT. OUR MISSION IS "TOGETHER, WE MOBILIZE OUR COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES." OUR VISION IS THAT ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WILL THRIVE, LEADING TO STRONGER COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HOLISTIC AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL BRIDGEPORT (GO-BPT) IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING YACHTING AND YACHT RACING; TO OFFER ATHLETIC PROGRAMS THAT BUILD COMMUNITY, SPORTSMANSHIP AND TEAM SKILLS AMONG MEMBERS OF ALL AGES.

MISSION:

HALL COMMONS, INC.'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME, ELIGIBLE SENIOR CITIZENS. CONSTRUCTION OF THE FACILITY WAS FUNDED BY A HUD CAPITAL ADVANCE AND A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

MISSION:

TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE TRUST ESTABLISHED BY ETHEL J. NIMS IN WHICH INCOME FROM THE TRUST IS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH IN BURLINGTON, VT.

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN WOMEN AND FAMILIES AND ELIMINATE VIOLENCE AND ABUSE THROUGH EDUCATION, INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION.

MISSION:

ORGANIZED TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY IN BRIDGEPORT CT TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE AN APARTMENT COMPLEX UNDER SEC. 202 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME ELDERLY

MISSION:

THE SCHOOL PROVIDES ITS STUDENTS WITH A YEAR-ROUND, COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION THAT DEVELOPS LIFELONG LEARNERS, LEADERS, AND AGENTS OF SOCIAL CHANGE.

MISSION:

PROVIDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND TALENT NECESSARY TO FILL THE GAP BETWEEN NEEDS AND RESOURCES AND SUPPORT STATE- AND COUNTRY-WIDE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS POPULATION.

MISSION:

WITH AN EMPHASIS ON VETERANS, ABRI/HOMES FOR THE BRAVE PROVIDES HOUSING AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO HELP HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS RETURN TO A PRODUCTIVE AND MEANINGFUL LIFE

MISSION:

LIFEBRIDGE PARTNERS WITH BRIDGEPORT'S YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO BUILD RESILIENCE. WORKING WITH YOUTH AND FAMILIES, WE HELP THEM REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WITHIN A STRONGER COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

THE CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS, INC. (CIRI) IS A STATEWIDE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ASSISTS REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS RESOLVE LEGAL, ECONOMIC, LINGUISTIC AND SOCIAL BARRIERS SO THAT THEY BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT, INTEGRATED AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. CIRI ACHIEVES THIS MISSION BY PROVIDING A COMPASSIONATE ARRAY OF HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND BY PROMOTING CROSS CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND DECENT TREATMENT FOR ALL.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, RELATED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND HOUSING REVITILIZATION AND URBAN RENEWAL. TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP HIGH QUALITY, SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT AND OTHER AREAS IN THE STATE.

MISSION:

PROVIDE A COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM FOR INNER CITY STUDENTS

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES JOB-TRAINING, PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DISLOCATED AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS IN THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT AND SURROUNDING LABOR MARKET AREAS.