Who We Work With

Bridgeport Rescue Mission

Bridgeport Rescue Mission is dedicated to fighting poverty and homelessness through compassion, practical support, and hope. The Mission provides thousands of meals each week through its dining room, food pantry, and mobile kitchens, ensuring that individuals and families facing hunger have access to nutritious food. In addition to meeting immediate needs, BRM provides safe shelter for men, women, and children, along with case management, counseling, and life skills programs designed to help guests achieve long-term stability and independence. Through this holistic approach, Bridgeport Rescue Mission uplifts those in crisis and works to transform lives throughout coastal Fairfield County.

Building Neighborhoods Together

Building Neighborhoods Together (BNT) helps to connect our clients with housing resources in our community as well as provides one-on-one rental counseling and case management as needed.

BNT also provides housing and rental workshops on-site as part of our Empowerment/Self-Sufficiency services.

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA (CCCY) is an inclusive organization open to all. CCCY believes that in a diverse world we are stronger when we are inclusive, when our doors are open to all, and when everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

CCCY is a core partner of our Camp HOPE America – Bridgeport summer overnight camping program located at Camp Hi-Rock in Mount Washington, Massachusetts.

Connecticut Institute for Refugees & Immigrants

The Connecticut Institute for Refugees & Immigrants (CIRI) assists refugees and immigrants to resolve legal, economic, linguistic, and social barriers through comprehensive legal and social services. CIRI also provides services and assistance to victims of domestic and international human trafficking. Formerly known as International Institute of Connecticut.

Law Enforcement

We work with the six police departments in our area to provide information and assistance for victims of family/domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse. All police departments have a point of contact to work with our clients. For emergencies, the police department where the incident occurred will be notified.

An officer from the Bridgeport Police Department holds office hours weekly at CFJ’s Fairfield Avenue location for domestic abuse clients.

Mozaic Senior Life / Mozaic Center for Elder Abuse Prevention

Mozaic Senior Life is a leader and trusted provider of skilled nursing and senior care services. Through the years, the needs of seniors and the community have changed and Mozaic has responded by introducing community programs.

Through its Institute on Aging, Mozaic offers The Center for Elder Abuse Prevention, which opened in 2007 to empower victims through safe haven and services, and champion safer communities for older adults.

The Center is the first of its kind to serve frail elderly in Connecticut, and only the second in the nation.

LifeBridge Community Services

LifeBridge provides economic empowerment specialists to assist clients with on-site training and support as part of our Empowerment/Self-Sufficiency services. Off-site referrals can also be made to request clinical and behavioral health services for adult victims of domestic and sexual violence at Life Bridge’s main office location.

LifeBridge also works with Bridgeport’s youth and their families to help them build resilience. Their youth program focuses on academic enrichment, mentoring, experiential learning opportunities, leadership/team building, and mental health.

nOURish Bridgeport, Inc.

This nonprofit operates two-Bridgeport based food pantries focused on providing fresh, healthy food to residents experiencing food insecurity.

Founded by the United Congregational Church of Bridgeport, nOURish launched the Food for Family Justice Program, which allows CFJ’s clients to access its food pantries safely and discreetly on a designated day each week. In 2020 nOURish was honored as CFJ’s Partner with a Purpose recipient.

Optimus Health Care Center

Optimus Health Care Center provides comprehensive health care services and programs for individuals and families Bridgeport, Stamford, and Stratford.

Their mission is to serve as the patient-centered medical home for our communities to achieve and maintain a positive state of wellness, particularly for the uninsured and underserved.

State’s Attorney / Prosecutors

Based on court schedules, prosecutors provide assistance for victims who have a pending criminal case in Bridgeport’s Domestic Violence Docket.

State Attorney’s partners are also available to answer general questions about the prosecutorial response to family/domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Legal advice cannot be given.

Supportive Housing Works

Supportive Housing Works’ (SHW) mission is to end homelessness in Fairfield County by advancing a collective impact approach through dedicated staff, committed partners, and effective leadership.

SHW implements cost effective system changes and align community resources so that no one is without a place to live for more than 30 days.

Universities & Colleges

Fairfield University, Housatonic Community College, Sacred Heart University, and University of Bridgeport collaborate with CFJ to engage victims and survivors on campus through our campus advocacy program and work to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking on campus through a coordinated campus and community response.

Wakeman Boys & Girls Club

Wakeman Boys & Girls Clubs mission is to guide young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsibility citizens.

Wakeman is a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America that help young people on the path to great futures.

The Workplace

The Workplace provides economic empowerment and job readiness/ employment services including Dress for Success.

The Workplace’s Career Coach is available on-site for clients as needed.