Tag Archives: Domestic Violence Fundraiser

Madison Middle School Supports The Center for Family Justice for the Holidays

Students, staff and faculty at Trumbull’s Madison Middle School have pitched in for the third year in a row this holiday season to generously support young clients impacted by domestic and sexual violence at The Center for Family Justice. Students in Madison’s KARE Club, a student organization dedicated to acts of service, stuffed 24 bags […]

CFJ Seeks Donors for 2020 Adopt-a-Family Program

The holiday season can be especially challenging for anyone coping with the trauma of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse. This is especially true for residents living in The Center for Family Justice’s 15-bed transitional safe house, Kathie’s Place. While these individuals and families receive safe, free and comfortable shelter as they work to […]

Thank You to Our Recent Donors and Supporters

CFJ has been so fortunate to benefit from the kindness of so many supporters recently. Their generosity has been critical as we navigate the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased burdens it has placed on our clients impacted by domestic and sexual violence. We would like to thank the following individuals and […]

Our Cupboards Are Bare! Please Help Us Restock our Client Pantry

Please help us restock our client closet! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CFJ was forced to temporarily suspend its on-site donation program. As a result, supplies in our pantry and safe house are in short supply and we have an urgent need for the following items; Disposable diapers and wipes and infant formula. New towels […]

Holiday Helpers Needed: Join CFJ in Helping to Make The Holiday Season Bright for its Deserving Clients

The holidays are a wonderful time of year to share with family and friends, but they can be challenging for anyone coping with the aftermath of domestic or sexual violence. To help ease their burdens and make the season a special one, The Center for Family Justice actively solicits donations, beginning with the Thanksgiving season, […]

Speaking of Women 2019: More than 540 Attend CFJ’s Most Important Annual Fundraiser

The Center for Family Justice extends its heartfelt thanks to the more than 540 people who attended Speaking of Women 2019 featuring a keynote conversation with Gold Medalist Aly Raisman. This year’s event, presented by title sponsor People’s United Bank, had the highest attendance of a Speaking of Women event in more than five years, […]

Activist and Filmmaker Byron Hurt to Keynote Second Annual Speaking with Men Breakfast

The Center for Family Justice is pleased to announce that Byron Hurt, the award-winning documentary filmmaker, author and activist, will be the keynote speaker for its second annual Speaking with Men Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 15 at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford. Hurt, a former football quarterback at Northeastern University and creator of the award-winning […]

Honor Mom with the Gift of HOPE

Dear Friends and Supporters, On this Mother’s Day, show your mother how much you appreciate her kindness, generosity and compassion with a gift to The Center for Family Justice. A donation to CFJ’s Annual Appeal– made in honor of the important mom or mother figures in your life– is a meaningful and impactful way to […]

Aly Raisman to Keynote Speaking of Women 2019

The Center for Family Justice is pleased to announce that Olympic Gold Medalist and survivors’ advocate Aly Raisman will be the keynote speaker at its 22nd annual Speaking of Women luncheon. Presented by People’s United Bank, the luncheon will take place at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at The Waterview in Monroe. Raisman joins a long […]

Rockin Around The Decades Studio 54 Themed Party to Benefit The Center for Family Justice

  Stratford, Ct—A Studio 54 themed night of dining and dancing at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford on March 30 will benefit The Center for Family Justice, which provides crisis and supportive services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in six local communities. Band Together, a nonprofit community of talented musicians who have helped […]