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 is thrilled to be participating in the first ever Sustainable Goods Eco Market at the @wakemantownfarm this Sunday! A fun morning of food, live music, farm animals, local artisans, and learning about ways to create a more sustainable environment. See you there!
#ecomarket #ecofriendlyliving #recycledart #outdoormarket #shopandsupport #reuserecycle
Our Woven Community Artists and Volunteers will be back at the Shakespeare Market on Sunday, July 18th. Stop by, meet an artist and purchase a beautiful handmade item for yourself or as a gift. Can’t make it to the Market? You can also purchase OWC items on the Burroughs website at https://burroughscenter.org/shop-1/. All purchases help support local refugee artists and their families.
You have the power to save up to three lives! Sign up to donate blood today at redcrossblood.org/give
TODAY! Stop by the Fairfield Farmer's Market from 10:00 - 2:00. We promise you'll find something you like!
TODAY! WE ARE HERE UNTIL NOON!
It's not too late to take advantage of the new Child Tax Credit benefit! If you have dependents age 17 and under but have not filed your 2020 return, this event is for you! No appointment needed!
We are hoping for sunshine and beautiful skies this weekend! Our Woven Community will be back at the @fairfieldfarmersmarket on Sunday from 10 AM - 2 PM. Stop by to purchase a unique gift and support local refugee artisans.
It's not too late to take advantage of the new Child Tax Credit benefit! However, everyone needs a filed 2020 return to participate. If you have dependents age 17 and under but have not filed your 2020 return, this event is for you! Stop by the Burroughs Center on Friday, July 9th from 9 AM - 12 PM to meet with a VITA tax preparer. No appointment needed!
Looking for a quick, easy, convenient place to get your COVID vaccine? Come to the Burroughs Center on Thursday from 12 - 6 PM to get your free COVID Vaccination! No appointment needed. Children 12 years of age and up welcome. Don't put it off any longer. Keep yourself and your community safe.
There are a few spaces left for tomorrow’s American Red Cross blood drive at the Burroughs Center. Sign up now and help save up to three lives! Looking for another way to make a difference in your community? @the_janus_center for Youth in Crisis, a program of The Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport, 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.
Thanks, Senator Murphy, for coming out and listening to ways to support small business, minority, women, and Veteran owned businesses.
TODAY! Our Woven Community is back at the @fairfieldfarmersmarket! Stop by from 10-2:00! #supportrefugees #shoplocal #shopandsupport #supportartisans #outdoormarket
Do you want to take advantage of the new Child Tax Credit benefit but haven't filed your 2020 taxes? Burroughs is here to help! Stop by at one of the Child Tax Credit Events on Friday, June 25th or July 9th. No appointment needed!
Our Woven Community will be back at the @fairfieldfarmersmarket this weekend! Stop by on Sunday the 27th from 10-2:00 to purchase a beautiful OWC item and support a local refugee artist. #shoplocal #shopandsupport #supportrefugees #outdoormarket #supportlocalartistans
It’s a GREAT weekend to shop and show your support of local refugee artisans! June 20th is World Refugee Day – a day to honor the courage, strength and determination of those forced to flee their homeland under threat of persecution, conflict and violence. Celebrate the day by shopping at one or both of these weekend vendor events. A great opportunity to check out the new @ecoevolutionco store too! Lots of great, locally made items will be available and you’ll be supporting local refugee families!
Today! No appointment needed! Free COVID Vaccination Clinic at Burroughs Thursday from 9 AM - 5 PM. The J&J and Pfizer vaccines will be offered with the second dose of Pfizer scheduled at the same place, same time on July 8th. Don't put it off any longer. Keep yourself and your community safe.
Tomorrow! No appointment needed! Free COVID Vaccination Clinic at Burroughs Thursday from 9 AM - 5 PM. The J&J and Pfizer vaccines will be offered with the second dose of Pfizer scheduled at the same place, same time on July 8th. Don't put it off any longer. Keep yourself and your community safe.
Our Woven Community Artists and Volunteers will be back at the Shakespeare Market on Sunday, June 20th – World Refugee Day 2021! Stop by, meet an artist and purchase a beautiful handmade item to honor refugees on this important day. Visit https://nationaltoday.com/world-refugee-day/ to learn more about World Refugee Day. Can’t make it to the Market? You can purchase OWC items on the Burroughs website at https://burroughscenter.org/shop-1/ . All purchases help provide income to local refugee artists and their families.
The Burroughs Our Woven Community program is excited to be partnering with the recently opened Eco Evolution Shop in South Norwalk! Our very popular market totes are a featured item at the shop and on Sat. June 19th from 12:00 – 2:00 artists and volunteers will be there with additional items available for purchase. You can visit Brad’s site at @https://ecoevolution.co/ . OWC products can also be purchased at any time at the Burroughs website at https://burroughscenter.org/shop-1/ .
If you still need your COVID vaccine, we're here for you! This Thursday Burroughs is hosting a FREE Vaccination Clinic with CT Department of Public Health and @griffinhealth from 9 AM - 5 PM. Walk-ins welcome!
We're here until 2:00 today! Stop by @terrain_westport to shop for beautiful handmade items made by Our Woven Community artists. Your purchase makes a great gift - for yourself or someone else! :) All proceeds directly support the artist and program.
