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.
Please support the Our Woven Community Artists, as they work to help keep our community safe. Participants in the...
Creating opportunities for ESL students and volunteers to connect. Burroughs provides Bridgeport Literacy Volunteers with training on using ZOOM as a platform for ESL tutoring.
Looking for a great way to start your week? Why not donate blood? You’ll feel good knowing you helped others! Schedule your appointment now.
Sunday — Our Woven Community artists and volunteers will be at the Farmer’s Market for the last time this season. See you there!
Congratulations to Joanne Shonfeld, Burroughs Center ESL Volunteer and Susan Brown, Purple Pantry box founder for their efforts in bringing the first Purple Pantry box to Bridgeport! It’s right next door, @wakemansbc. Thank you for making a difference in the community!
It’s National Voter Registration Day! Your vote matters! Visit https://portaldir.ct.gov/dots/LookUp.aspx to check your voter registration.
There’s still space for Tuesday’s blood drive. Register today!
Our Woven Community Artist, Nyankowbwa, will be at the Fairfield Farmer’s Market on Sunday from 10-2:00. Come shop for market totes like the one shown here, computer cases, handbags and more. All proceeds support local refugee families.
In case you needed another reason to donate. 🤣 Spaces are still available for tomorrow’s blood drive at the Burroughs Center. Sign up now.
Sign up to make a difference today! Visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=4256 to schedule your appointment now.
Your voice matters! Make sure you can vote on August 11 and Nov 3rd. Register at https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do or complete your voter registration at The Burroughs Center.
It’s not too late! You count! Complete the census today.
Thank you to everyone who donated items to the residents of PT Barnum fire who were displaced by the fire. Another example of the community coming together to help others!
Thank you to our partners @foodrescueus.fc and our dedicated volunteers! Weekly food deliveries to local refugee families have continued throughout the pandemic and recently increased to two deliveries each week! Thanks for all you do to help others!
Christina, a student in the Burroughs ESL program, loves that she can continue her classes at home during the pandemic. One-to-one online lessons, taught by dedicated volunteers, provide students like Cristina with engaging, fun lessons targeted to individual skill levels. Burroughs ESL students are now able to supplement in person classes with online tutoring or, if unable to attend in person, to continue their classes online.
Who are these masked ladies!? Stop by the Our Woven Community table at the Farmers Market of Black Rock this morning to find out! Beautiful OWC items for sale and masks also available. See you soon!
Free! Tomorrow from 9 - 11:00. No appointment needed.
Spaces still available for tomorrow’s Blood Drive. Visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=4256 to schedule your appointment now.
Our Woven Community artists will be at the Farmers’ Market if Black Rock on Saturday! Stop by to say hello, shop, and support a local refugee family.
This Saturday - Free COVID testing! 9 - 11:00 AM.
