Category Archives: News

Festival of HOPE Returns to the Trumbull Mall on May 13

Trumbull, Ct – The public is invited to join in for food and fun while raising money for The Center for Family Justice – which provides life-saving services to men, women and children impacted by abuse and violence – during the annual Festival of Hope on Saturday, May 13. The event will run from 11 […]

Thank You For Supporting Women Rock!

Thanks to all who came out to ‘Women Rock: Flower Power Music from the Generation of Love’ on March 23 at StageOne in Fairfield! We got to listen to some great music and admire art from our Art for Advocacy program.  A special thank you to Band Central and its Founder/Executive Director Rob Fried for their wonderful musical performance […]

CFJ’s Walk A Mile In Her Shoes® Event Will be Held April 29

Walk Raises Awareness About Preventing Gender-Based Violence  FAIRFIELD, CT – Put on your walking shoes – maybe some red heels – and get ready as we raise awareness about preventing violence against women and girls during The Center for Family Justice’s 11th Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes® on Saturday, April 29. Presented by […]

Help for teens who face relationship violence

By Debra Greenwood, president and CEO of The Center for Family Justice Being a teenager can be an exciting time when the world seems so filled with possibilities. High school might be coming, or, for older teens, college may be on the horizon. Many are getting ready for prom, learning to drive or playing sports. […]

Women Rock: Flower Power Music from the Generation of Love

  Women Rock: Flower Power Music from the Generation of Love  A Benefit For The Center for Family Justice Featuring Band Central   FAIRFIELD, CT – Band Central invites the community to come out and dance to rock hits as we celebrate National Women’s History Month and all strong women out there! The event, a […]

CT Alliance to End Sexual Violence Issues First Newsletter

The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence, of which The Center for Family Justice is a member, has just released their first edition of The Alliance Newsletter. Click the link to get a glimpse of things happening at The Alliance and the work they are doing to support survivors and end sexual violence in Connecticut. […]

Center for Family Justice Invites Our Community to Make an Impact on Domestic Violence Through Faces of HOPE Campaign

Domestic abuse and sexual violence can happen to anyone – whether it is a young child sexually assaulted by a family member, or a mother finding the strength to leave a violent relationship to start over. The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) wants you to know that there is hope for victims and survivors. The […]

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 […]