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Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center
Charter Oak is supporting an initiative to provide breast cancer screening and diagnostic services for at least 35 uninsured, underserved women at the Norma Pfriem clinic at Bridgeport Hospital. Research has shown that early detection of breast cancer improves a patient’s prognosis.
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Lawyers for Children America
Lawyers for Children America recruits and trains volunteer lawyers to provide pro bono legal representation on behalf of abused and neglected children. Charter Oak is making it possible for the organization to provide legal services to approximately 75 Bridgeport children embroiled in the child welfare system.
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Connecticut Legal Services
Charter Oak’s grant will allow Connecticut Legal Services to offer legal assistance to Bridgeport families enrolled in a supportive housing program.
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Connecticut Association for Human Services
An independent statewide organization that works to reduce poverty and strengthen families and communities through advocacy, the Connecticut Association for Human Services makes it easy for those eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit to apply for it. CAHS operates the Greater Bridgeport Family Economic Security Coalition, which with the help of Charter Oak’s grant runs eleven volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) sites in greater Bridgeport during tax season. In addition to money they may receive through tax credits, VITA site participants save a significant amount of money by using the free tax preparation service instead of paying tax preparers. They also have the opportunity to connect with organizations and businesses in the community that can help increase their economic security.
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Child FIRST
Child FIRST (Child and Family Interagency Resource, Support and Training Program) serves young (birth through five years), at risk, underserved children and their families in greater Bridgeport. Recognizing that the setting in which children spend their first few years greatly impacts their cognitive and emotional development, staff complete in-home assessments of children and intervene by connecting families to relevant social service agencies. Charter Oak’s grant will help support Child FIRST for three years, beginning in the fall of 2005.