Monthly Archives: November 2022

After Injury Leaves Him Paralyzed, Emeka Nnaka Inspires Others to Live Beyond Labels

By Bill Bittar | November 13, 2022 TRUMBULL, CT — Thirteen years ago, Emeka Nnaka was an athletic, 21-year-old defensive end for the Oklahoma Thunder, a semi-pro football team, standing at 6’5 and weighing an imposing 250 pounds. During a game at Fayetteville, Ark., Nnaka shed a block and ran through another before taking down the kick returner […]

Newman’s Own Foundation Supports The Center for Family Justice

BRIDGEPORT, CT—The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) has received a $2,500 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation. The funds will be used to provide crisis and supportive services to children and youth who are victims of domestic and sexual violence in the Greater Bridgeport area through the Camp HOPE America – Bridgeport and Pathways to HOPE […]

Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Foundation Gives $5k to Camp HOPE Kids

The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) has received a $5,000 grant from The Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Foundation to provide crisis and supportive services to children and youth who are victims of domestic and sexual violence in the Greater Bridgeport area. The funds will help CFJ address a significant increase in demand for its free, confidential […]

Community Invited to ‘Speaking of Men’ Event

The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) is hosting the 4th annual “Speaking of Men” breakfast on Thursday, November 10th at 8 a.m. at the Trumbull Marriott. This annual event will feature Emeka Nnaka, a motivational speaker, mental health therapist, and leading advocate for hope, as the keynote speaker. He brings a message of determination, inspiration, […]

Domestic Violence CEO Shares Message of Hope

For the first time ever at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, The Center for Family Justice held a 6-town regional Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil. Lit up in purple, the event remembered the 32 lives lost as a result of domestic violence last year in Connecticut. For each of the lives, a memory box honored them highlighting […]