Catholic Charities of Fairfield County

What Catholic Charities of Fairfield County does

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1916 and headquartered in Fairfield County, Connecticut (EIN 06-0653053), affiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. The organization describes itself as one of the largest private family service agencies in Fairfield County and serves vulnerable populations across multiple municipalities, including Bridgeport, Norwalk, Danbury, Stratford, Bethel, and Stamford. Its portfolio spans eight program lines: Food and Nutrition (including the Morning Glory Breakfast Program and Home Essentials Pantry in Danbury), Housing Resources (HOPWA-subsidized apartments, Merton Homes for 22 families, Bethlehem House rapid re-housing for 9 families, Permanent Housing for Families serving up to 7 families, and Conger Housing for 9 formerly homeless single adults), Mental Health counseling, Immigration consultation and assistance, Family and Community Resources (adoption and pregnancy counseling, family loans, furniture assistance, financial education, parenting education), and the Room to Grow Preschool — a state-licensed, nationally accredited early childhood education program serving children ages 3–5 with a licensed capacity of 132 children in Norwalk.

The organization has no commercial product or proprietary technology platform; its core operational technology is a generic social services and case management platform. Services are provided free or on a sliding fee scale without regard to age, race, religion, or ability to pay, and Room to Grow Preschool accepts Care 4 Kids subsidies. The go-to-market model is community-led: direct service delivery across program locations, volunteer engagement, fundraising events (Golf Classic, Danbury Breakfast, Norwalk Breakfast), and donor cultivation across individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Revenue mechanics are nonprofit donation- and grant-based, supported by state contracts (Early Start CT, School Readiness Grant, HOPWA funding, CT Department of Social Services, DMHAS, DCF) and diocesan affiliation. The organization partners with 2-1-1 Infoline as the central intake channel for housing services, with Recovery Network of Programs for substance abuse coordination, and with Catholic Legal Immigration Network for immigration services. In 2007, the organization merged with the Stratford Coalition for the Homeless to form Bethlehem House. Current headcount data is partial — 26 staff (21 full-time, 5 part-time) at the Room to Grow Preschool location — with total organization-wide headcount not disclosed. No revenue figure is disclosed in the available data.

Name

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County

Legal name

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, Inc.

Website

https://ccfairfield.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1916 that provides food, housing, mental health, immigration, early childhood education, and family support services to vulnerable populations across Fairfield County, Connecticut, funded through donations, grants, and state contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Social Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Housing Services (62422), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

Keywords

• Social services
• Family support
• Housing assistance
• Food and nutrition
• Mental health counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgeport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund operations and programs. EIN: 06-0653053, registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is a nonprofit social services agency that delivers food and nutrition, housing, mental health, immigration, education, and family support programs directly to vulnerable individuals and families across Fairfield County, Connecticut. Its portfolio includes community-based food pantries and meal programs, multiple housing initiatives (PHF, HOPWA, Conger Housing, Merton Homes, Bethlehem House, CCR), mental health counseling, immigration legal services, financial literacy, parenting education, and the Room to Grow Preschool.

Product overview

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County operates as a nonprofit social services organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs addressing both immediate needs and long-term self-sufficiency. The organization provides Food and Nutrition services, Housing Resources (including PHF, HOPWA, Conger Housing, Merton Homes, Bethlehem House, and CCR), Mental Health counseling, Immigration Services, Family and Community Resources (covering advocacy, adoption counseling, family loans, furniture assistance, and financial education), and Room to Grow Preschool (a nationally accredited early childhood education program). These programs work together to serve vulnerable populations across Fairfield County, with the preschool and family resource center serving as entry points for comprehensive family support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Room to Grow Preschool: State licensed, nationally accredited preschool providing high quality care and education for children ages 3 to 5, located in Norwalk.

Products and services

• Food and Nutrition
• Housing Resources
• Family and Community Resources
• Mental Health
• Immigration Services
• Room to Grow Preschool
• Financial Literacy Financial education and literacy programs helping individuals and families develop money management skills.
• Parenting Education Program (PEP) Educational program supporting parents with skills and resources for effective parenting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Room to Grow Preschool serves children ages 3-5 with licensed capacity of 132 children
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Diocese of BridgeportcoreOthersAffiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport as the social services arm of the diocese. The organization operates as Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• Department of Social Services (CT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as an entitlement resource for clients - helps connect individuals with state benefits and services
• Social Security AdministrationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as an entitlement resource for clients seeking disability and retirement benefits
• Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (CT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partner for mental health services referral and coordination
• Department of Children and Families (CT)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partner for family services referrals and child welfare coordination
• Southwestern CT Agency on Aging and Independent LivingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as an elderly services resource partner for older adults in the community
• 2-1-1 InfolinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral referral system for housing services - all individuals must be referred to supportive services through 2-1-1. Housing Crisis Specialists available 24/7.
• Recovery Network of ProgramssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership addressing substance abuse issues among homeless populations served by housing programs
• Catholic Legal Immigration NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmigration legal services network providing resources and support for immigration services
• U.S. Department of JusticesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced for immigration legal services as an authoritative source
• Care 4 KidssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccepted payment method at Room to Grow Preschool for childcare subsidies
• Early Start CTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState funding source for Room to Grow Preschool providing high quality early childhood education
• School Readiness GrantsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartial grant funding for Room to Grow Preschool operations

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inspirica: Stamford-based nonprofit operating shelter, transitional, and permanent supportive housing programs across Fairfield County. Directly comparable to CCFC's housing resources (HOPWA, PHF, Merton, Bethlehem House).
• Catholic Charities of Hartford: Diocesan Catholic Charities agency serving Hartford, CT with the same multi-program social services model (food, housing, immigration, mental health). Most directly comparable by mission, structure, diocesan affiliation, and service mix.
• Jewish Family Service of Greenwich: Faith-affiliated family service agency operating in Fairfield County with case management, mental health counseling, and family support programs serving similar vulnerable populations in overlapping geographies.
• The Connection (CT): Mid-sized Connecticut nonprofit providing housing, mental health, and community-based social services comparable in scope and geography to CCFC's program portfolio.
• Person-to-Person: Norwalk-area nonprofit providing food assistance, housing prevention, and case management in the same service geography as CCFC, with overlapping food pantry and emergency support use cases.
• Beth-El Center: Bridgeport-based emergency food, housing, and case management nonprofit serving the same Fairfield County client base; comparable on food pantry, shelter, and emergency assistance programming.

Others

• Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness: Statewide advocacy, training, and coordination organization for homelessness service providers. Comparable as an ecosystem-level coordinator aligned with CCFC's homelessness-focused programs and 2-1-1 referral system.

Regional players

• United Way of Coastal Fairfield County: Regional funder and convener of human services in the same Fairfield County geography. Comparable as an ecosystem partner and grantmaker to the same community-based programs CCFC operates.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York: Much larger parent-network of Catholic Charities agencies operating across NYC region with the same multi-program (food, housing, immigration, mental health) model. Comparable as a broadly scaled faith-based social services incumbent.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County: Regional housing-focused nonprofit in the same geography addressing housing instability through a complementary (housing production) model; relevant peer for the housing-resources side of CCFC's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ccfairfielddob
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ccfairfield
• Facebookfacebook.com/CCFAIRFIELD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-charities-of-fairfield-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccfairfield

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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