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 are back at @theshakespearemarket on the water in Stratford. If you have never been, be sure to stop by and check it out! It’s a great place to purchase unique gifts and homemade foods, enjoy music, food trucks and more. And….your OWC purchase makes a difference by supporting a local refugee artist and her family!
#outdoormarket #supportrefugeeartists #uniquegifts #giftsthatgive #shoplocal
2nd Saturdays Black Rock is back and the Our Woven Community program is sooo excited to be the featured Community Partner for this weekends event! Artists and volunteers will be in front of Pious Bird selling their beautiful handmade accessories. Check out all the fun - vendors, music, artisans, local businesses - between Brewster St and Black Rock Social House from 12 - 4:00 PM. See you there!
Looking for a unique gift for Mother's Day? If so, Our Woven Community, a program of the Burroughs Center is here to help!
Visit the online store at
https://burroughscenter.org/shop-1/
Shopping is easy. Order online today and pick up
Burroughs by Friday.
Update 5/4/22 - Unfortunately Our Woven Community is no longer able to participate in this weekend's event.
We still encourage you to attend and enjoy the festivities -- food trucks, artisans, plant sale, games, and fun for everyone! And if you're looking for a last minute Mother's Day gift, this is the place to be!
To shop for your favorite OWC products, visit burroughscenter.org/shop-1/
Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Together, we can make a difference! Sign up to donate blood today at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=4256. There are still spaces available for next Thursday's drive at the Burroughs Center.
Mother's Day is just two weeks away. Treat your mom to a beautiful, one of a kind gift that shows how much you care for her and your community! Shop OWC products online at burroughscenter.org/shop-1/ today.
Celebrate Spring! Celebrate life!
Register today to donate blood at the upcoming drive at the Burroughs Center. Your donation can save up to 3 lives! Sign up now while spaces are still available! Go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/give
Join the Our Woven Community Artists and Volunteers as we celebrate Earth Day with our partners @lachattownfarm! There is something for everyone - all celebrating our earth and a commitment to keeping the planet clean and healthy. Don't miss out on this free, special event!
Our Woven Community is thrilled to be a vendor at this weekend's Step Into Spring event at First Church Fairfield! Outdoor activities include flower pot painting and seed planting, making birdhouses, and an Easter egg hunt for the kiddos. Workshops for adults include flower arranging, learning about invasive plants, and establishing an eco-friendly environment. Food trucks and lots of great vendors!
The Burroughs Center is grateful to be a part of the Junior League Eastern Fairfield County's "Volunteer Marathon" again this year! JLEFC Volunteers showed up on a brisk Saturday morning, 3/26/22, to help get the Burroughs grounds cleaned up and ready for Spring. Each year, JLEFC members volunteer for 26.2 hours straight at a variety local organizations. Thanks so much for all you do to support your neighbors!
April 15th is coming soon! Hundreds of your neighbors have already filed. You may qualify too! Visit our website at https://burroughscenter.org/programs/vita-program/ for more information and for a list of necessary tax documents. Time is running out, but Burroughs is here to help! #taxes #vitataxesfree #FreeTaxHelp #taxcredits
Our partners at @wakemansbc are hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Event tomorrow. It's a great opportunity to get your vaccine and/or booster if you haven't already. No appointment needed! Together, we can help protect ourselves and our community.
Cynthia Davis, Burroughs volunteer and
founder of Our Woven Community, will be one of the
panelists at the Wakeman Town Farm discussion on
March 28th. Joined by Haley Lieberman and Carly
Ridloff, panelists will discuss what it means to be a
conscious consumer, how to identify sustainable
businesses and make smarter buying choices. Our
Woven Community products will be available for
purchase at the event as well. To learn more about the
event and to register, visit
www.wakemantownfarm.org/comingup
Don't miss an opportunity to make a difference and help decrease the National blood shortage! There are just a few spots left. Visit https://redcross.org/give-blood to sign up today!
Tomorrow - Tuesday, March 8th at 7 PM! Come celebrate International Women's Day with us at the Westport Library. Visit https://westportlibrary.org/events for additional information and to register.
International Women's Day is Tuesday, March 8th!
Please join us for a wonderful evening of education and stories about the refugee experience. Topics will include the refugee process in CT as well as its effect on women refugees.
The event is free, but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.Westportlibrary.org/events.
Just two days from now! Stop by Burroughs on Thursday or Friday to SHOP IN PERSON for beautiful Our Woven Community products. They make great gifts, are one-of a kind, and your purchase helps support local refugee artists and their families.
Looking for a special gift for that special someone? Stop by one of the Our Woven Community Valentine's Day Pop-Ups at the Burroughs Center to find that unique, handmade, and meaningful gift. Recipients will feel extra special knowing that the purchase helped provide much needed income for local refugee artists. #giftswithmeaning #giftsthatgive #supportlocalartists #shophandmade
What better way to say "I love you" than with a gift lovingly made by an amazing Our Woven Community artist. Two ways to shop for that special gift: 1) Shop in person at one of the Valentine's Day Pop-Up Shops at the Burroughs Center or 2) Shop on-line at https://burroughscenter.org/shop-1/. Your purchase helps support a local refugee and her family.
#giftsthatgive #GiftsThatMatter #supportrefugees #uniquegifts #supportlocalartists
Give a gift that makes a difference this Valentine's Day! When you purchase a handmade item from Our Woven Community you help support a local refugee artist and her family. Stop by Burroughs on the 10th or 11th to shop in person or visit https://burroughscenter.org/shop-1/ to shop on-line today.
