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2019 Civics 101 Workshop: Building Community Power Through Civic Knowledge
Date/Time Saturday March, 23rd–Sunday March 24th, 2019 Location University of Bridgeport Shintaro Akatsu School of Design (SASD) 84...


HIP Webinar: How Will National Child Welfare System Changes Impact Latino Children?
Are you aware of the significant changes to the national child welfare system, and the impact this will have on Latino children and...


Public Hearing and Design Workshop for Resilient Bridgeport
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 6:00-8:00PM Schelfhaudt Gallery Arnold Bernhard Arts and Humanities Center 84 Iranistan Avenue, Bridgeport,...


Grant Writing Course at Housatonic Community College
This course offers an overview of grant writing basics, including general guidelines, language, statement of need, cover letter,...


The Bridgeport Parent Leadership Training Institute
PLTI is a family civics initiative of the Connecticut Commission on Women, Children & Seniors Helping parents who care Become parents who...


Connecting Latinos to Natural Resource Conservation Internships: Northeast Urban Wildlife Refuges Pr
Hispanic Access Foundation's MANO Project is accepting applications for the 2019 summer internship program with the US Fish & Wildlife...


IRS Waives Penalty for Many Whose Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax Payments Fell Short in 2018
IR-2019-03: IRS waives penalty for many whose tax withholding and estimated tax payments fell short in 2018 Download the press release...


Apply for the Bridgeport Waterfront Mini-Grant Challenge
Do you have a great idea to draw people to Bridgeport’s waterfront? The Bridgeport Waterfront Advisory Board will be granting funds for...


Public Input Needed on Reducing Impacts of Natural Disasters
Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Underway Elected officials in Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull are...


Literacy Volunteer Information Session
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...


Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s Night of Praise and Worship
Praying for revivial in the city of Brigeport Friday, January 25, 2019 7:00pm The Klein Memorial Auditorium 910 Fairfield Ave,...


REACH Prep 4th Grade Admission – Closing Soon
Founded in 1994, REACH Prep provides access to transformative educational experiences that empower underserved, high-achieving students...


Free Tax Help from Career Resources
Use your local VITA site and get your taxes. Don't let your Earned Income and Child Tax Credits go unclaimed! Your refund can be...


AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide Is Here to Help
AARP’s Tax-Aide program is now the largest of its kind in the nation, providing free tax preparation to 2.5 million Americans a year,...


PechaKucha Storytelling Night – Please Share Your Story!
Calling all Bridgeport folks with a story to tell! Bridgeport PechaKucha is gearing up for Volume 4 of PechaKucha Night on March 21, 2019...


2019 BCYL Winter Gala
A formal black tie affair to benefit BCYL programs, including the Russell Colon/Caribe Youth Scholarship Fund. Saturday, March 2, 2019 ...


Connecticut’s Public Schools of Choice
Source: http://ctbythenumbers.info/2019/01/19/insight-connecticuts-public-schools-of-choice/ Connecticut offers a number of public...


It’s official: Having a sister is good for you
Having a sister is scientifically proven to be beneficial. Photo: Getty Scientists confirmed that having a younger or older sister makes...


Boys to Men Program
Inspiring and empowering you to be the best you can be! Boys ages 13–18 March to June, 2019 Fee: $30 Self Esteem Trust Fears and...


Caribe Girl’s Empowerment Program
Inspiring and empowering you to be the best you can be! Girls ages 13–18 March to June, 2019 Fee: $30 Self Esteem Trust Fears and...
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