Alliance For Community Empowerment

The Alliance was proud to be part of the Center for Social Justice Immigrant Affairs Semester Immigration Forum on April 22. @CT State Housatonic We were honored to host a table and share resources to all the students. Events like this create a safe and empowering space for individuals to learn, ask questions, and connect with the support they need. Thank you to the Center for Social Justice, the immigration attorneys, and all partner organizations for your dedication and commitment to uplifting our community.

Alliance Early Learning recently hosted a Parent Support workshop on autism and autism awareness at the Jamie A. Hulley Early Learning Center. Families and staff from across all sites came together for an informative and engaging session led by Lauren Stevens, Senior Coordinator of Mental Health and Disabilities, and Jenny Aquino, Disability Manager. The discussion covered key topics including early signs of autism, daily challenges, the importance of routines and early intervention, sensory needs, and an introduction to ABA therapy. Following the presentation, attendees participated in a Q&A panel and had the opportunity to connect and share experiences. Breakfast was provided, and participants were entered into a raffle to win a sensory bin generously donated by Busy Buddies' Sensory Play. Pictured here is a student from our Jamie A. Hulley Early Learning Center enjoying the sensory bin that his classroom teacher won at our recent Parent Support Meeting! The bin is filled with rice, sensory toys, cups, scoops, and fidget items perfect for hands-on exploration and sensory play. We love seeing this resource being put to use right away and supporting meaningful learning experiences in the classroom! Thank you to everyone who joined us, your participation made this event a great success! For more on our Early Learning Programs please Visit alliancect.org/early-learnin…

n honor of Financial Wellness Month, Dr. Anthony visited CT State Norwalk to host an engaging financial literacy workshop for students and staff. The session focused on building practical money management skills, empowering attendees to make informed financial decisions and plan for a secure future. Www.alliancect.org

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Across our Early Learning programs at The Alliance, we came together for our Pinwheels for Peace initiative—symbolizing hope, healthy childhoods, and strong communities. Thank you to our amazing staff who organized this, the families who participated, and our partners who came out to support. Together, we continue to create safe, nurturing spaces for every child. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #PinwheelsForPeace #StrongerTogether #TheAllianceCT

Upcoming "Family Check-In" Community Conversation on Saturday, April 18th by Connecticut Office of Early Childhood and Parent Cabinet: W.E.L.L. Subcommittee

Thank you CT State Norwalk We are incredibly grateful to have been invited to such a meaningful luncheon recognizing the dedicated faculty, staff, and community partners supporting the Food Pantry. It’s truly inspiring to see the impact this initiative has made—serving hundreds of students each month and ensuring access to food with dignity and care. Efforts like these make a real difference in strengthening our community and supporting student success. We’re also thankful for the new connections made, including Miranda (Connecticut Foodshare ) and Rachel( interim Dean of students) —we look forward to building strong partnerships together. Thank you for allowing The Alliance to be part of this important work. We value our partnerships and look forward to continuing to support and uplift our community together. 📷 #CommunitySupport #StrongerTogether #TheAllianceCT

Repost:📷📷 Community Conversation: Extreme Heat & Air Quality in Bridgeport Join the City of Bridgeport Health Department and Park City Communities to share your experiences, learn how to stay safe during heat waves and poor air quality, and help shape a citywide public health plan. Please join us — your voice matters! 📷📷 📷 Wed, April 22 • 2:00–3:00 PM 📷 Harborview Towers Common Room, 376 E Washington Ave. 📷 For info: [email protected] #BridgeportHealth #ClimateHealth #HeatSafety #AirQuality #CommunityConversation #BridgeportCT

Repost: The East End Community Cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Blessed Sacrament Church. Volunteers will help clean up the neighborhood from 10 AM to 12 PM, followed by music, food and networking while celebrating the community's impact. Bring extra cleanup supplies if you can and lend a hand! Every bit of help makes a difference! RSVP using the link below, registration not required. 📷 Saturday, April 18 | 10 AM - 12 PM 📷 275 Union Ave 📷 ow.ly/PwZO50YARqx #BridgeportCT

The Goodwill Career Center offers free career services to the public, for ages 14+ Goodwill CT

Know Your Housing Rights Connect With Local Housing Resources. Free Community Event Open to All Norwalk Residents

We believe EVERY child deserves a head start. With Alliance’s Early Learning program, you can begin your child’s educational success with one of our 10 early learning sites throughout the greater Bridgeport, Trumbull, and Stratford areas. Classrooms provide meals and snacks, educated teachers, and high-quality learning. We have a low-cost sliding scale, offer full and part-day services. for more information or to enroll now click on the link alliancect.org/early-learnin…

🌟 Community Health Summit – Thank You for Joining Us! 🌟 We came together for an evening focused on health, wellness, and community at the Community Health Summit! 📅 Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: CT State Housatonic – Beacon Hall Event Center 🩺 Topics Included: High Blood Pressure • Diabetes • Stroke • Breast Health Men’s Health • Behavioral Health 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The event opened to the public at 4:00 PM! 🍽️ Dinner was provided 🎁 Giveaways & prizes were shared 💬 Panel discussions & health resources were available

🌟 The Alliance was at the CT State Community College Housatonic Resource Fair on April 7th! 🌟 We were excited to connect with students, faculty, and community members—sharing resources, answering questions, and supporting everyone in our community. Visitors stopped by our table to learn more about how we can help them thrive! 💬✨

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Learn More about this great opportinuty by Career Resources Inc. YouthBuild Program

Are you aware of the recent changes to SNAP benefits? Alliance case worker will be providing SNAP education related to HR1 changes and SNAP enrollment at Person to Person in Norwalk CT.