Financial Assistance

CLOTHING

  • Ct. Network of Care

  • Margaret Egan Center - no apt. necessary 

    • Wed. 7:00pm-8:30pm

    • Thursday 9:00am-10:30am 

    • Room 107

  • The United Church of Christ in Devon.

    • The Church Thrift Shop opens each month on the first and third Saturday from 9 AM to noon. 203-878-4685

  • Cornerstone - Christian Center- The Storehouse Boutique

    • Faith based clothing closet that offers free clothing and small household goods to members of the community each Thursday and Saturday from 9am-12 noon.

    • 203-668-6297 Voice

  • Bridgeport Rescue Mission

    • Phone: 203-333-4087

    • E-mail:Info@BridgeportRescueMission.org

    • Clothing 

  • Diapers

    • If you or someone you know is in need of diapers please call the United Way office at (203) 874-6791 to schedule an appointment for pick up.

HEALTH

When health insurance is not enough.®

501(c)(3) independent non-profit organization providing financial assistance to adults and children to cover the cost of prescription drug coinsurance, copayments, deductibles, health insurance premiums and other selected out-of-pocket health care costs.

HEATING ASSISTANCE

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Apply online:

  • CEAP

    • TEAM- main organization webpage

      • Team is the organization that can aid you in applying for Heating Assistance. To contact TEAM use this web page

For more information call Mary-Kate 203-882-6094 or Cara 203-301-5664

HOUSING 

If you are at risk for being evicted, there are still options available. 

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

CTLawHelp.org was created by several nonprofit legal aid organizations whose shared mission is to improve the lives of Connecticut residents by providing free legal help to people with very low income. 

  • CT Legal Services

    • Bridgeport Office

      • 1000 Lafayette Blvd, 9th Floor, Bridgeport, CT 06604

      • (203) 336-3851

        (203) 333-4976

      • Visitors to our Bridgeport office can park at a meter in front and sides of the building up to two hours maximum. Bridgeport also has various parking garages in the downtown area that are within walking distance of our office. Parking is not validated.

SAVING FOR COLLEGE