A shoutout to the Toolan family for making sure Thomas Merton Family Center guests enjoy the Christmas spirit while celebrating during our holiday meal. The Toolans are truly our Christmas angels!

Huge THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers for helping wrap gifts for our RTG children’s Christmas party. Your time, kindness, and dedication helped make the holidays truly special for our children, we couldn’t do it without you!

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Executive Director Mike Donoghue was joined by special guest Chris “Mad Dog” Russo at our Norwalk Celebrity Breakfast to share a Christmas message! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Catholic Charities of Fairfield County!

On this sacred Christmas Day, Catholic Charities of Fairfield County honors the Nativity of Jesus Christ. Inspired by His teachings, we remain committed to serving all with compassion, dignity, and love. Wishing you a blessed and peaceful Christmas.

Catholic Charities’ Housing Dept. Annual Resident Luncheon was a success! Over 30 residents celebrated the holidays with a warm meal and community. Shoutout to our Housing Team! Need housing help? Call 211. To donate: [email protected]

As the Christmas season draws to a close, our Executive Director reflects on Pope Leo’s call to keep the love of the poor ever present in our consciences. If you have been blessed, please consider sharing your good fortune with neighbors in need. ccfairfield.org

Pope Leo XIV reminds us that wisdom is born from hardship—trusting God when no one listens and helping one another in the darkest moments. At Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, we see this faith daily. Your generosity turns hardship into hope. ccfairfield.org

This Christmas, our home at the Thomas Merton Family Center was filled with warmth, generosity, and community. You helped make sure no one was alone this Christmas. We are deeply grateful for each of you who made this day possible.

As we close out the year, we’re grateful for our donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters. Because of you, Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is a place where everyone is welcomed with dignity. Thank you for making it all possible. Happy New Year.

Thanks to you, every dollar goes further. 💙 As we approach the final moments of the year, your support helps us provide meals and care to neighbors who need it most. Make your year-end gift today and be part of the impact: 👉 ccfairfield.org/friendsgiving

As we approach the end of the year, our Executive Director Mike Donoghue reflects on Pope Leo’s call to keep the love of the poor constantly on our consciences. Your year-end generosity can make an enormous difference. ccfairfield.org

We’re so grateful to the 7th & 8th graders at the Catholic Academy of Stamford! Their handmade Christmas cards brought smiles and holiday cheer to our homebound Meals on Wheels clients, many of whom have limited social connections. Thank you for spreading kindness!

The Morning Glory Breakfast Program sends a huge thank you to Damercy Artau, a 16-year-old student at Wooster School. This is Damercy’s 7th year making goodie bags for people in need. Your commitment to giving back and bringing the community together truly makes a difference.

Room to Grow Preschool is beyond grateful for our incredible donors who helped make the holidays truly magical for our families. From the thoughtful gifts to the unforgettable Christmas party, every detail was filled with love and generosity. Thank you for making it so special!

Giving back never goes out of season! During the Christmas season, NY–Conn Danbury employees collected items for the Morning Glory Home Essentials Pantry. Those donations helped provide 56 families with much-needed home essentials. What a wonderful way to start the new year!

As we approach #MLKDay, we reflect on Dr. King’s reminder from the parable of the Good Samaritan: the question is not “What will happen to me if I help?” but “What will happen to him if I don’t?” May we choose compassion in action.

Thank you to the AOH and LAOH of Danbury for providing food bags and ShopRite gift cards to local families at Morning Glory Breakfast Program this Christmas. Your generosity helped make Christmas Eve special for so many!

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by answering his call to care for all humanity. At Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, we remain committed to serving our neighbors with compassion and dignity. #MLKDay

Extreme cold is life-threatening for people living outside. Your support helps fund outreach, housing navigation, and case management that brings people indoors and on a path to stability. Help today: bit.ly/3LCZKo7

Shoutout to Jessica Torres and her 8th graders from St. Ann’s Academy in Bridgeport! They visited Thomas Merton Family Center, restocked our pantry, and made toiletry bags for our shower program. Service in action!