Residents of Fairfield County are, on average, among the wealthiest in the nation. But an arithmetic average doesn’t tell enough about the people who live here. Many are affluent, but some cannot afford life’s basic needs.
The Charter Oak Challenge Foundation funds programs that reduce poverty in greater Bridgeport. We seek lasting results by helping children and families –and teaching them to help others along the way. We hope you’ll join us.
WHATS NEW
10th Annual Charter Oak Challenge Bike Tour – October 8 thru 10, 2010
The Tour is a challenging and delightful trip through rural Connecticut. We are supported by a professional staff for our three-day, 240-mile ride from Westport/Bridgeport to the northwest corner of the state and back.
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Westporter, founder of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy helps students
How does one measure progress when taking on the toughest of tasks? For Andy Boas, a Westporter who has taken on no less than the challenge of educating Bridgeport’s poorest and most underserved children, the daily effort is enormous, and yet, against all odds, an uphill battle is being fought and won.
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