We believe the health of a community can be measured by the shared understanding of its assets, weaknesses and commitment to building strong relationships. A successful community will celebrate diversity, act inclusively, work intentionally to create opportunities and reduce barriers to individuals achieving success.
Burroughs supports the work of over 70 community groups and organizations.
59% of the activities at Burroughs focus on delivering training to strengthen the ability of community members.
Burroughs opens it's doors to the community 350 days last year welcoming over 32,000 participants.
Over 40% of the focus of our activities promoted community engagement or advocacy.
This Sunday! Our Woven Community artists and volunteers will be at the @fairfieldfarmersmarket from 10 AM - 2 PM. This will be the last time we'll be there this season. Be sure to stop by to support local artisans and farmers before the season ends!
#shoplocal #supportrefugeeartisans #supportrefugees #outdoormarket #farmersmarket #uniquegifts
Stop by @theshakespearemarket this Sunday! There's music, food trucks, local produce & breads, and lots of unique gifts made by local artisans - including OWC! A great place to purchase a gift for yourself or a friend while supporting others.
#ShopToSupport #supportrefugees #shoplocal #outdoormarket #supportlocalartists
There are just a few spaces left for tomorrow's American Red Cross blood drive at the Burroughs Center. Sign up now at www.redcrossblood.org
to save up to three lives! Looking for another way to make a difference in your community? @[17841432214613631:@the_janus_center] For Youth in Crisis, a program of
@[17841407761437409:@councilofchurchesbridgeport], will be on site sharing information about their organization and the current need for Host Home Families. Stop by to talk with staff members about their impactful programs. They’ll have a table on the Burroughs porch during this blood drive.
Thank you to @senchrismurphy for gathering with community members this afternoon to learn about the challenges related to internet access in our community. Thanks also to Scott Burns, @ptpartnersbport and all the organizations who came to listen, learn, and share experiences as well.
RESCHEDULED FROM AUGUST 14: Do you need documents from the Colombian Consulate? They will be at the Burroughs this Saturday, September 11th from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM. No need to make an appointment.
Interested in buying a home, but don’t know where to start? Join BNT @buildingneighborhoods and @firstcountybank for a FREE First Time Homebuyer Seminar on Thursday, September 16 at The Burroughs Center. A team of panelists will be available to answer all of your questions.
To RSVP, call 203-462-4234 or email at: Seminars@firstcountybank.com.
Weather got you down? Looking for something bright and cheery on this gloomy day? Our Woven Community products make great gifts - for yourself or for a friend - and help a refugee artist too! OWC items are beautiful hand made items made from recycled designer fabrics and African fabrics by women right here in Bridgeport. Your purchase helps provide OWC artists with opportunity for creativity, community integration, and economic growth. Visit our website burroughscenter.org/shop-1/ to shop and learn more.
We need you! You can help us meet the American Red Cross goal of collecting enough blood to save up to 108 lives tomorrow! Visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=06605 to sign up now. Thank you for making a difference!
Wow... September is almost here! You can start the month off saving up to three lives. How? Donate blood at the Burroughs Center on Thursday from 9 - 5:00! Visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time to schedule your appointment today.
Now is the time to prepare for Hurricane Henri. If you live in Black Rock and need a safe place to park your car during the storm, the Burroughs Center is here for you. Residents who park in the lot are asked to call the Burroughs Center at 203-334-0293 and leave a message on extension 11, including your license plate number and phone number. Stay safe all!
Thank you to the #blackrockgardenclub for their generous donation. Landscaping and planting will begin in the Fall. Thanks for helping us create a beautiful, relaxing, and welcoming environment for our community!
Are you looking for a fast, easy place to get the COVID vaccine? If so, stop by the @BlackRockBranchLibrary this Thursday from 4-8PM. No appointments or insurance needed.
We hope to see you on Sunday at @theshakespearemarket! There's music, food trucks, local produce & breads, and lots of unique gifts made by local artisans - including OWC! A great place to purchase a gift for yourself or a friend while supporting others.
#ShopToSupport #supportrefugees #shoplocal #outdoormarket #supportlocalartists
The Colombian Consulate is currently closed. The mobile event originally scheduled at Burroughs this Saturday has been cancelled. Once it is rescheduled, information will be posted.
The Mobile Consulate
Enjoy a beautiful Sunday outside @theshakespearemarket! There's music, food trucks, local produce & breads, and lots of unique gifts made by local artisans - including OWC! A great place to purchase a gift for yourself or a friend while supporting others.
#ShopToSupport #supportrefugees #shoplocal #outdoormarket #supportlocalartists
Necesitan documentos del Consulado Colombiano? Ellos estarain en el Burroughs este sabado 14 de agosto de las 10 AM - 3 PM. No es necesario hacer cita.
We stopped by to check out the new @ecoevolutionco store in Fairfield today. Congratulations to Brad, @the.eco.dude, and his staff! The store is beautiful and features local, eco-friendly products. Our Woven Community feels blessed to have our products for sale at both Eco Evolution stores - South Norwalk and Fairfield. If you haven’t stopped by already, make time to do so this weekend. You’ll be glad you did!
#ecofriendlyproducts #localartist #retailtherapy #supportrefugeeartisans
There is still time to make an appointment for Monday's Blood Drive. Register at @redcrossblooddrives
The Bridgeport Department Health & Social Services will be conducting free Hypertension Screenings from 11:30 - 2:00 as part of their BPT Heart Project. Everyone is welcome!
It's going to be a beautiful weekend! Our Woven Community will be back @fairfieldfarmersmarket on Sunday from 10 AM - 2 PM. It's a great place to spend the morning, see friends, meet new ones and support your local artists and farmers. See you there!
