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.
Our Woven Community artists and volunteers are excited to be back at the Trumbull Agriscience & Biotechnology Fair this Saturday! Join us for some family friendly Halloween fun while supporting OWC and other local vendors. Can't make the event, but looking for OWC products? You can shop online 24/7 at burroughscenter.org/shop-1/.
If you love tag sales, and love to make a difference in your community...here's the event for you! Thanks to a Burroughs supporter and friend, all proceeds from this huge Southport tag sale will benefit the Burroughs Center. There are many high end, unique, and new items to choose from. You don't want to miss it! 30 Jelliff Lane, Southport, 9 AM - 3 PM. Photos highlight a few of the items you will find on Saturday!
Come join the celebration on Saturday! Congratulations to Natural Pet Outlet for serving our communities two and four legged friends for the past 10 years! Enjoy the pet costume contest and parade, vendor tables, raffles, kids crafts, photo areas, and store wide 20% discounts. Be sure to stop by the Burroughs table while you are there to learn more about the Walk With Harold & Friends event coming back this May.
This Sunday! OWC will be back @theshakespearemarket. Stop by! 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
Together, making things happen! Thank you to everyone involved in the Burroughs Community Garden Beautification Project! We are so grateful to the Black Rock Garden Club for their financial support, Ganim's Garden Center for free delivery and a discount, and to the helping hands from our National Charity League volunteers from the Fairfield Chapter. The garden looks beautiful thanks to everyone's efforts!
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
