Catholic Charities of Fairfield County

Dolly completed a 1,000-piece puzzle in under two weeks at New Heights 🧩 With patience and determination, she showed how small steps lead to big accomplishments. “Determination gets you the satisfaction of completing a task.” #NewHeights #Determination #CelebrateProgress

Thank you to nursing students from @FairfieldU for volunteering at the Thomas Merton Family Center... cooking, serving, and making a difference for our guests. We’re so grateful for your compassion!

This Easter, we are reminded that hope grows through community and service. At Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, every meal, every connection, and every act of support reflects a community that shows up for one another. Wishing you a meaningful and happy Easter.

Creativity, connection & healing come together at New Heights 🎨 Our New Heights Art Group offers a welcoming space to express, connect & grow through art—supporting wellness and recovery across Fairfield County.

On this Holy Saturday, we pause in quiet reflection, holding onto the promise of renewal. As a community, we trust that even in waiting, God is at work. At Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, we continue to walk with our neighbors in need with compassion and hope.

On this Good Friday, we come together as a community in reflection and compassion. At Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, we are reminded to stand with our neighbors in need and share hope through acts of kindness and service.

Good Friday is a day of deep reflection and symbolizes sacrifice and love for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Our beloved Thomas Merton Family Center volunteer perfectly captures the essence of this holy day in her reflection of her experience working in the pantry.

The People of Hope Mobile Museum arrives at @FairfieldU TOMORROW for two days only. April 1 | 10:30 am to 5:00 pm April 2 | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Behind Mahoney Arena Step inside and experience powerful stories of hope.

Thanks to our partnership with @UConn Dept. of Agriculture, seniors in our Nutrition Program enjoyed an engaging session on incorporating eggs into a healthy diet. From strength-building benefits to a live cooking demo and samples, it was a great day of learning and connection.

Our Easter Egg Hunt at Room to Grow was such a fun and memorable day! The children had an amazing time searching for eggs, laughing, and enjoying the excitement all around. We even had a very special visitor, the Easter Bunny stopped by to meet the children and share the fun!

Grateful to Bishop Frank Caggiano of the Diocese of Bridgeport for donating Girl Scout Cookies to the Thomas Merton Family Center. Jose and Jorge are pictured stocking the shelves for our guests. Thank you for your generosity.

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus – St. Catherine for helping serve breakfast at the Thomas Merton Family Center. Your time and generosity make a meaningful difference for our guests.

Thank you to Christ the King Church for organizing a snack pack drive and donating 180 snack bags to the Thomas Merton Family Center. We appreciate the students, parents, and especially Maureen and her husband for delivering them. Your generosity makes a difference.

Join us for an afternoon of shopping for a cause! 10% of sales will benefit the Senior Nutrition Program, helping provide meals and support to older adults in our community. J.McLaughlin, Westport April 2 | 1–5 PM #CatholicCharities #MealsOnWheels #GiveBack #WestportCT

A big thank you to Deacon Dean and Mary Semedo for their incredible support of the Thomas Merton Family Center. From food and winter coats to a newly donated conveyor that helps our pantry operations, their generosity makes a real difference. We are very grateful.

This week, the New Outlook Counseling team wore green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Green symbolizes growth, renewal, and nature, all of which support mental well-being and a positive outlook. 💚 #MentalHealth

For some, there’s nothing in the kitchen tonight. A parent is skipping dinner so their child can eat. A senior is stretching what’s left. Any size gift can help put food on the table tonight. Give now: ccfairfield.org/loaves #EndHunger #LoavesAndFishes

SPRING OUTREACH: Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is seeking Lenten gifts through its Loaves and Fishes program to support families, children and seniors struggling to get basic nutrition. READ MORE:bit.ly/4rC0iNv #News12CT #FairfieldCounty

Our staff at New Heights served up St. Paddy’s Day themed pancakes for a festive breakfast! 🥞💚 Members and staff enjoyed green pancakes, fun toppings, and lots of smiles together. ☘️

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 Despite the dreary weather, spirits were high at Stamford’s Over 60 Club. Seniors enjoyed corned beef, cabbage, soda bread, Bingo, trivia, exercise, and lots of green! 💚 #StPatricksDay