Fairfield County, Connecticut is one of the most affluent areas in the United States, however in the middle of all this abundance, the city of Bridgeport is one of the poorest cities in the nation. There are many poor and hungry families here that must rely on the
generosity of others for food,
clothing and household furnishings.
The Daughters of Charity is a “grass-roots” rescue mission that ministers directly to the needy people within the Bridgeport
community, regardless of their ethnic background or religion.
While trying to meet the immediate needs of our clients for food,
clothing, child care and furnishings, we also try to tackle the
underlying causes of poverty so that people can become self-sufficient. The Daughters of Charity was
established in 1908 and is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization.
All programs are under the
direction of Sister Theresa Tremblay
including our accredited day care pre-school, food pantry and
a furniture bank.
Our day care pre-school cares for children on scholarship or at very minimal fees so that their parents can hold
jobs.
As members of the Connecticut Food Bank network, we provide weekly
food distribution to hungry families.
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Sister Theresa Tremblay
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