With testing widely available, it’s time for you to do your part. When taking a test, you are taking an active measure to prevent spreading the virus to family and…
read moreAt Alliance For Community Empowerment, it is our hope that we capture the essence of the past year and provide a look into the future for our community members. Though…
read moreCora Wright, a 90-year-old former board member, has dedicated 50 years of her life to Alliance’s agency. On March 28, 2019, Alliance chose to name their learning center in Wright’s…
read moreWith your participation in the United States Census 2020, we will have the resources to support our resilient efforts. Responses are kept confidential and can be completed online or on…
read moreOur August livestream was broadcasted live from the Norwalk location of Alliance for Community Empowerment. It was only fitting that for this show we partnered with Lamond Daniels, LCSW, MPA,…
read moreOver 600, 40 lb. boxes of food were distributed to residents at P.T. Barnum Apartments by the organization PT Partners on July 15th, 2020. These “Bridgeport Blessing Boxes” to local…
read moreOur first June livestream focused on the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement. A moment of silence was given to the following victims of racism and inequality at the…
read moreThe May 1st livestream for then ABCD, Inc. ushered in a tidal wave of possibly. For our last ABCD, Inc. livestream, we debuted our name change from ABCD, Inc. to…
read moreOur second month of live streaming involved updating our staff and community about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our neighborhoods and agency. Even during these times, then ABCD,…
read moreAction for Bridgeport Community Development Inc. (ABCD) during this health emergency is providing residents with supportive services such as rental and energy assistance. Of course, ABCD is closely monitoring the…
read moreAs the ever changing world health crisis continues, we at Alliance understand that you must be constantly informed about the status of the vital services we provide to the community.…
read moreCommunity members from all parts of town joined Alliance (then ABCD) in an exciting Valentine’s Day fundraiser for the organization. Those in attendance laughed and danced the night away at…
read moreAs a provider of early child education and day care services, Alliance (then ABCD) was chosen as the launch pad for State Governor Ned Lamont’s new increase in the benefits…
read moreBeginning January 2020, Alliance is proud to announce that we will be offering GED classes for our local community members. In these classes, students will earn a Connecticut State High…
read moreParranda (English: party or spree) is a Puerto Rican music tradition that takes place in Puerto Rico during the Christmas holiday season. Parrandas are social events that feature traditional Puerto…
read moreIn order to further assist the needy in the Bridgeport area, Alliance (then ABCD) in collaboration with Gala Foods and SNAPBACK!™ handed out a hundred grocery bags for free at…
read moreABCD is deeply saddened by the sudden death of our former Executive Director, Mr. Charles Tisdale. Tisdale has been a staple in our organization since its inception, and has provided…
read moreWith John Torres unable to be present at last month’s annual May celebration event, ABCD welcomed him to our board meeting in June to deliver his community service awardee. Although…
read moreIn celebration of 55 years of service, ABCD held its annual meeting at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut. At the event, several community service awardees were honored…
read moreAfter growing up in the organization and ultimately working as the director of early learning, Dr. Monette Ferguson has been appointed as the new executive director of Action for Bridgeport…
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