Partners

Founded more than 70 years ago, Ability Beyond has grown to provide services to more than 3,000 people with disabilities across Connecticut and New York. Our Mission is to discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people.

We serve low-income individuals and families from Tolland and Windham Counties. At the core of the Access mission is our belief in the dignity and value of every individual, regardless of social or economic status. We take a comprehensive approach to looking at the poverty-related issues of individuals and families and then develop individualized plans to help our clients overcome the challenges they face. 

Advanced Behavioral Health is a non-profit behavioral health management company that specializes in administrative services such as utilization management, provider network administration and claims processing, research and dissemination of best practices, health information technology, and data management. 

We are a national nonprofit organization that trains, supports, and sustains family child care providers. Our mission to transform the nation’s child care system results in a triple win: child care providers succeed as business owners; working parents find stable, high-quality care for their children; and children gain an educational foundation that lays the groundwork for achievement. 

The Alpha Community Services YMCA, a Bridgeport area pioneer in providing services dedicated to the homeless, has been a branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA since 1992. The Alpha Community Services Y has grown and expanded its services, striving to provide not just temporary shelter but also a path to a better life for those experiencing homelessness – providing supportive services to over 400 clients each year.

Today, their clinics in Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk and Stamford are a lifeline for low-income uninsured residents from across Fairfield County. They care for patients with diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and other chronic conditions, as well as provide treatment for minor injuries and sudden illnesses like the flu.

Their mission is to advocate for and provide services to people living with HIV/AIDS, mental health and substance use disorders, their families, and loved ones and to actively promote education and prevention in the community.

The Association of Religious Communities is a non-denominational interfaith organization with a mission to alleviate the causes of violence, suffering, and hate while advancing peace, justice, and human dignity.

Bridge House empowers adults living with persistent mental illness to improve their quality of life. Bridge House has served thousands of members since its inception nearly 30 years ago and we continue to provide a critical safe haven for adults in the Greater Bridgeport area and Fairfield County who are struggling with mental illness.  Their program focuses on employment, education, and housing, connecting members with the resources they need to achieve their goals.

As a member of Yale New Haven Health—Connecticut's leading healthcare system—they offer comprehensive, family-focused services in more than 100 specialties. Bridgeport Hospital provides a full range of medical services—from diagnosis to advanced treatments to care management.

The Bridgeport Police Department is committed to partnering with the community to provide quality police services and to create a safe environment through fair and impartial enforcement of the law. They promote dignity and respect while recognizing the needs of our diverse community in our responsibility to maintain order and protect individual rights.

They provide vital services to men, women, and children facing hunger, homelessness, and addiction, offering help to heal and return to the community whole. Their mission is to fight poverty from the inside out by embracing people with the compassion of Christ, offering hope and healing for a changed life.

The mission of Career Resources, Inc. is to be a transformative leader in workforce development, providing comprehensive, innovative, and practical solutions for employers and jobseekers by strengthening the family unit through the dignity of work. CRI is dedicated to improving the employment situation of Connecticut residents in order to mitigate the causes and effects of poverty. 

Their mission is to help the needy and most vulnerable of all faiths to permanently improve their lives. They provide supportive services that enable families to rise up out of poverty, overcome barriers, and achieve self-sufficiency and independence.

At CFJ, they offer 24/7 crisis hotlines, shelter, counseling, court advocacy, legal and self-sufficiency services, prevention education and training. These free, confidential services are offered to all adults and children and are delivered in a trauma-informed and inclusive way to anyone dealing with violence.

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high-quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need.

Charter Oak Communities (COC) is a forward-thinking housing authority in Stamford, Connecticut, revolutionizing assisted public housing with innovative partnerships, creative funding, and smart business practices, all driven by a broad vision. Their team and diverse partners are dedicated to improving life for our residents and the broader community, positioning COC as a national leader in residential services and housing.

The mission of Chemical Abuse Services Agency, Inc., better known as CASA, is to provide holistic and culturally competent community-based behavioral health services to individuals, families and communities seeking recovery from addiction, co-occurring disorders and related behavioral health issues. The organization utilizes recovery oriented approaches and evidence-based practices to develop services and operational strategies toward accomplishing this mission.

The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut provides social services and programs directly and through partnerships to vulnerable and low-income individuals, families and communities in Western Connecticut to help them achieve self-sufficiency and to improve their lives. 

The role and goal of CHC is to transform the way healthcare is delivered. The CHC mission is not just to provide healthcare, but to make sure that the care we provide is the best it can be, and is what best meets the needs of our communities and patients. 

Connecticut Counseling Centers, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation that provides a full range of licensed outpatient substance abuse and mental health prevention, education, and treatment services to assist adults in becoming productive members of society.​

The Department of Housing (DOH) strengthens and revitalizes communities by promoting affordable housing opportunities. DOH seeks to eliminate homelessness and to catalyze the creation and preservation of quality, affordable housing to meet the needs of all individuals and families statewide to ensure that Connecticut continues to be a great place to live and work.

The Council of Churches is a faith-based, non-sectarian social services agency dedicated to meeting the needs of people at risk and breaking the cycle of poverty and crisis in the Greater Bridgeport area. We are committed to educating children, feeding the hungry, supporting youth in crisis, guiding former offenders, and building bridges of understanding between all faiths.

CT Housing Partners engage collaboration and partnerships that will enable us to develop and preserve housing tailored for low- and moderate-income households, seniors, and our essential workforce. Through strategic planning, partnerships, and active community engagement, CHP will remain a powerful force in addressing our state’s housing needs, striving toward a hopeful future where everyone has a place to call home.

CIFC strengthens its communities through health, education, and housing services for individuals and families. CIFC seeks to enhance the well-being of communities through high-quality, accessible services that empower individuals and families to thrive.

We are part of Nuvance Health, a network of seven community hospital locations and numerous outpatient facilities in the Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. Our patients benefit from the various multispecialty groups and services across the system. Danbury Hospital features advanced technologies, making us a destination for innovative services.

The mission of the Danbury Police Department is to provide an environment that is free from the fear of crime, where people can enjoy a high quality of life, and the entire Danbury community can prosper. Danbury Police Headquarters is located at 375 Main Street in the city's downtown.

We serve hot meals every afternoon from 3:00pm - 4:30pm. Breakfasts are served Mondays through Fridays from 7:00am - 9:00am by Catholic Charities.

The EMERGE model uses transitional employment and engages participants in wrap-around services to break the cycle of recidivism, build community, and inspire hope. We support formerly incarcerated people successfully integrate back into their communities, and seek to remove the shame and stigma of incarceration.

The Center for Social Impact connects community and campus to create high impact academic opportunities that address local, national, and global challenges and develop individuals committed to creating a more just and equitable world.

For more than 80 years, Family & Children's Agency (FCA) has been helping individuals and families throughout Fairfield County and beyond to realize life's possibilities. We increase the social and emotional well-being of our clients by providing strength-based, solution-focused services for every stage of life.

Our Mission: Empowering Children, Adults, Families and Communities to Realize Their Potential. Family Centers achieves this mission by offering a holistic approach aimed to help Fairfield County residents obtain the tools needed to establish a strong educational foundation, overcome complex and critical problems, carry on healthy productive lives and achieve personal improvement.

CHC is building a world class primary health care system. We are defining how a full spectrum of health care services – including both physical and mental health – can be delivered where they are needed most. The intent in everything we do is to improve health outcomes for our patients and build healthy communities.

CHC/ACT and Connecticut’s health centers serve 452,000 people yearly from Greenwich to Putnam, from Winsted to New London, and everywhere in between. Our members deliver high quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care across hundreds of sites. Together, we advocate for community health to local and national leaders. And, our team empowers health care professionals across our state to improve the health and wellness of all.

As a member of Yale New Haven Health—Connecticut's leading healthcare system—we offer comprehensive, family-focused services in more than 100 specialties.

Greenwich Communities is the future of affordable housing. Formerly known as The Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich,  we are a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing the ability to live in quality, affordable housing, giving residents access to opportunities, excellent schools, and all of the amenities this beautiful town of Greenwich has to offer. 

We are an agency committed to excellence, service, and community. Chief of Police- Jim Heavey

Founded in 1879, Inspirica Inc. is one of the largest providers of housing and support services in the state of Connecticut and the largest in Fairfield County. By serving those most in need, including families, women, those living with mental illness, HIV/AIDS, and individuals coping with substance use disorders, Inspirica is dedicated to the betterment of the Fairfield County community.

The overarching goal of Stamford Cradle to Career is to collectively align community resources to ensure that all youth succeed in education, career and life because successful children lead to a vibrant and thriving community.