Catholic Causes

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County

Our mission is to provide essential social services and pastoral care to the most vulnerable members of our community in Fairfield County. We are committed to strengthening and empowering individuals and families through compassionate care, advocacy, and programs that uplift lives and foster human dignity.

We provide critical services that address a variety of needs, including food insecurity, mental health support, housing assistance, and more. Our organization strives to build stronger, healthier communities, guided by Catholic social teaching and a spirit of service to others.

Our key programs include:

• Behavioral Health Services – Providing mental health counseling and addiction services to those in need.
• Housing and Homeless Services – Offering shelter, transitional housing, and supportive housing to homeless and at-risk individuals and families.
• Family and Child Services – Supporting families through parenting programs, case management, and emergency assistance.
• Senior Services – Ensuring care, companionship, and access to essential services for older adults.
• Nutrition Programs – Addressing food insecurity with meal programs, pantries, and nutrition education.
• Immigration Services – Offering legal assistance and support to immigrants and refugees in Fairfield County.

Legal Name: Catholic Charities of Fairfield County
Address: 238 Jewett Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606
EIN#: 06-0653053

Leave a Legacy

Help Catholic Charities continue its mission of serving the most vulnerable by leaving a legacy gift in your will or trust. Your bequest ensures that we can continue our work to meet the ever-growing needs of Fairfield County's residents.

A bequest:

• Is easy to arrange.
• Will not affect your current lifestyle.
• Can be updated as your needs change.

Residual Gift Language

A residual bequest comes to us after estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:

"I give and devise to Catholic Charities of Fairfield County (Tax ID # 06-0653053), located in Bridgeport, CT, all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific program)."

Specific Gift Language

Naming Catholic Charities as the recipient of a specific amount from your estate is easy:

"I give and devise to Catholic Charities of Fairfield County (Tax ID # 06-0653053), located in Bridgeport, CT, the sum of $___________ (or asset) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific program)."

Contingent Gift Language

Catholic Charities can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:

"If (insert name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise to Catholic Charities of Fairfield County (Tax ID # 06-0653053), located in Bridgeport, CT, the sum of $_________ (or all or a percentage of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific program)."

If you have already written your will, this codicil can be used to amend it.

To learn more about Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, visit here.