Alliance for Community Empowerment
The Alliance for Community Empowerment offers a wide range of early learning programs, comprehensive energy assistance, and various supportive services to over 35,000 individuals annually in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Early Learning Programs Offered by Alliance for Community Empowerment
Alliance for Community Empowerment provides a wide array of early learning programs. These include Federal Head Start, Part Day Head Start, Extended Day (State) Head Start, Wrap-Around Head Start, School Readiness, School Readiness Wrap Around, Day Care/Infant and Toddler, Tender Loving Child Care Program (T.L.C.C.), Early Head Start, and Home Based Early Head Start. The organization operates multiple early learning centers across Bridgeport, Stratford, and Trumbull, such as the Alterine Johnson Early Learning Center and the Gary Crooks Early Learning Center.
Energy Assistance Services Offered by Alliance for Community Empowerment
Alliance for Community Empowerment offers comprehensive energy assistance services to help individuals manage their energy needs. These services include furnace repair, fuel refills, gas bill forgiveness plans, and water and sewage bill assistance. These programs aim to ease the financial burden on local families and ensure they have access to essential utilities.
Community Support Services by Alliance for Community Empowerment
Alliance for Community Empowerment provides a range of supportive services to assist individuals and families in Fairfield County. These services include mortgage assistance, long-term case management, DSS applications, clothing and food referrals, emergency rental/utility assistance, job search assistance, and employment training. The organization also offers the BPT MOMS Partnership Program to support mothers dealing with life stress through skills training and community resources.
GED and High School Diploma Programs at Alliance for Community Empowerment
Alliance for Community Empowerment offers a GED program that enables students to earn a Connecticut State High School Diploma upon completion. This program is part of the organization’s commitment to improving educational outcomes and providing opportunities for individuals to advance their education and career prospects.
Community Events and Initiatives by Alliance for Community Empowerment
Alliance for Community Empowerment hosts various community events and initiatives to engage and support the local community. These include an annual meeting to reflect on the past year's events and honor outstanding community service, family literacy nights, health fairs, and community recruitment sessions. The organization also runs a Farmers Market from July to October in Bridgeport to enhance access to fresh and affordable fruits and vegetables.