Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is supported by the Diocese of Bridgeport through the Annual Catholic Appeal. Media Stream produced a fundraising video for the Annual Catholic Appeal. The video tells the story of Brian Jenkin’s recovery from drugs through the help of the Annual Catholic Appeal and Catholic Charities of Fairfield County. Through the services found at Catholic Charities Brian was able to go back to school and receive his Doctorate. Brian now runs the Thomas Merton Center in Bridgeport Connecticut the same place he sought refuge at when he was homeless.

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County provides services within the diocese that help people overcome obstacles that prevent them from living productive lives.

Since 1916, Catholic Charities has served all people with a wide range of programs that feed the hungry, help the homebound, shelter the homeless, strengthen families and assist the physically and emotionally challenged. It also also provides consultation assistance to immigrants and refugees. Catholic Charities serves all people without regard to age, race, religion, or ability to pay. The Diocese of Bridgeport’s Annual Catholic Appeal and the generosity of donors makes this all possible.

The people who volunteer and work for Catholic Charities live the Gospel by standing in solidarity with the poorest and most vulnerable among us. They help the Diocese of Bridgeport make Christ’s Mission here on earth a reality.