City of Stamford Giving Guide

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If you're looking to support our neighbors in need, below are some organizations that provide services to meet basic needs.

Affordable housing

New Neighborhoods Inc., 203-998-0889

Mission: Building Hope and opportunity through development and management of quality affordable housing and resident-centered services

Volunteer: e-mail: info@newneighborhoods.org and put “Volunteer” in the subject line

Donate: https://newneighborhoods.org/donate/#:~:text=Please%20send%20all%20Donations%20to,140%2C%20Stamford%2C%20CT%2006902.

 

Alcohol and Substance Use

Liberation Programs- Stamford 203-858-3208

Mission: provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness.

Donate: https://www.liberationprograms.org/donate/

 

Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, & Sexual Assault

Domestic Violence Crisis Center 203-588-9100

Mission: provide effective services, support and education for the prevention and elimination of domestic violence across the Connecticut communities of Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and beyond

Volunteer or Donate: https://www.dvccct.org/get-involved/volunteers/

 

CIRI (Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants) 203-965-7190

Mission:  is a state-wide non-profit organization that assists refugees and immigrants resolve legal, economic, linguistic and social barriers so that they become self-sufficient, integrated and contributing members of the community…by providing compassionate array of high-quality legal, social and educational programming and by promoting cross cultural understanding and decent treatment for all.

Volunteer: https://cirict.org/get-involved/

Donate: https://cirict.org/donate/   

 

The Rowan Center, 203-348-9346

Mission: Provide counselling and support services to victims of sexual assault and to eliminate sexual violence through community wide education programs

Volunteer: https://therowancenter.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Donate:https://therowancenter.org/donate/

 

Emergency Shelter

Emergency Shelter Placement MUST CALL 211 or 1-800-203-1234 (out of state)

 

Inspirica- Single women and families with children, 203-388-0100

Mission: Inspirica strives to end homelessness and housing insecurity by helping individuals and families achieve stability through support services and affordable housing

Volunteer: https://www.inspiricact.org/volunteer

Donate: https://www.inspiricact.org/donate

 

Pacific House- Men 203-348-8792

Mission: Pacific House is committed to providing a safe overnight shelter for men and young adults who are homeless. We pair this with a wide range of support services to assist both men and women (via our day program only) achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency so that they might lead more fulfilling lives.

Volunteer: https://www.pacifichouse.org/how-to-help

Donate: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/shelter

 

Employment & Financial Assistance

Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut, 203-602-8833

Mission: The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut provides social services and programs directly and through partnerships to vulnerable and low-income individuals, families and communities in Western Connecticut to help them achieve self-sufficiency and to improve their lives.

Donate: https://caawc.org/donate/

 

Food

Lower Fairfield County Food Bank, 203-358-8898

Mission: to serve as an efficient and effective provider of nutritious food to non-profit organizations that feed the hungry in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford and Wilton, while seeking to raise awareness of, and promote action to combat hunger in those communities

Volunteer/Donate: https://www.foodbanklfc.org/how-to-help

 

Meals on Wheels (serves person over age 60) 203-324-6175

Mission: to help the needy and most vulnerable of all faiths to permanently improve their lives. We provide supportive services that enable families to rise up out of poverty, overcome barriers, and achieve self-sufficiency and independence.

Volunteer: https://www.ccfairfield.org/volunteer/

Donate: https://www.ccfairfield.org/donate/

 

New Covenant Center, 203-964-8228

Mission: is to provide a nutritious meal to all those who are hungry. By creating a safe, warm and compassionate environment, we are taking the first steps toward empowering men, women and children to reach their full potential and regain their dignity and self-respect.

Volunteer: https://www.newcovenantcenter.org/volunteer/

Donate: https://www.newcovenantcenter.org/donate/

 

Immigrant Services   

Building One Community (B1C) 203-674-8585

Mission: To advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families

Volunteer: https://building1community.org/engage/

Donate: https://building1community.org/donate/

 

Mental & Physical Health

Optimus Health Care, 203-621-3700, 3900, 3754

Mission: Serve as the patient-centered medical home for our communities to achieve and maintain a positive state of wellness, particularly, for the uninsured and underserved.

Donate: https://optimushealthcare.org/opthc/donate/

 

Community Health Center – Stamford, 203-323-8160, 203-969-0802

Mission: Building a world class primary care organization, committed to special populations, improving health outcomes and building healthier communities through clinical excellence, research and innovation, and training the next generation.

Donate: https://www.chc1.com/donate/

 

Laurel House, 203-324-1816

Mission: Help individuals and families achieve and sustain mental health to lead fulfilling lives

Volunteer: https://www.laurelhouse.net/volunteer-or-donate/volunteer/

Donate: https://www.laurelhouse.net/volunteer-or-donate/make-a-donation/

 

Jewish Family Services, 203-921-4161

Mission: To sustain families and individuals through all of life’s challenges and build strong, healthy communities

Volunteer: https://www.ctjfs.org/volunteer-opportunities/

Donate: https://www.ctjfs.org/supportus/

 

Family Centers, 203-324-3167

Mission: Empowering Children, Adults, Families and Communities to Realize Their Potential by… offering a multi-disciplinary approach aimed to help Fairfield County residents obtain the tools needed to establish a strong educational foundation, overcome complex and critical problems, carry on healthy productive lives and achieve personal improvement

Volunteer: https://www.familycenters.org/contact_familycenters.php?ID=2134

Donate: https://www.familycenters.org/products/index.php?type=795

 

Seniors & Disabled

SilverSource (Serves persons over age 60) 203-324-6584

Mission: SilverSource advances the dignity, independence and quality of life of older adults by providing supportive services to those in need and guidance to families, and by engaging in community partnerships and advocating for sound public policies

Volunteer: https://silversource.org/volunteer/

Donate:  https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E14223&id=9

 

Southwestern CT Agency on Aging and Independent Living, 203-333-9288

Mission: provide leadership and resources to meet the needs of the rapidly growing older adult population and to maintain and improve the quality of life and independence of older persons and persons with disabilities.

Donate: https://www.swcaa.org/support-swcaa/