Building a Better Community Together

Strengthening Our Communities Together

HOUSING, SHELTER & COMMUNITY STABILITY

• Adams House: MSCU employees selected Adams House as one of four recipients for Jeans Day, which supports families facing serious illnesses and end-of-life care. Staff donations help ensure compassionate support during life’s most challenging moments. 
• Homes for the Brave: MSCU employees selected Homes for the Brave as one of four recipients for Jeans Day, supporting veterans experiencing homelessness through housing, counseling, and job-readiness programs that help them rebuild stability and independence. 
• St. Vincent De Paul: MSCU employees selected St. Vincent De Paul as one of four recipients for Jeans Day, supporting meal funding, clothing, and emergency support for individuals and families in crisis. 
• Apostolic Worship Center: Our support helps fund community outreach and essential services provided by the Apostolic Worship Center. 
• Apostolic Worship Center – Hurricane Relief: In response to Hurricane Melissa, MSCU contributed to emergency relief efforts, supplying shelter, food, and recovery support for affected families. 

FIGHTING HUNGER & MEETING BASIC NEEDS

• Daily Bread Food Pantry: MSCU employees selected Daily Bread Food Pantry as one of four recipients for Jeans Day, supporting guests who struggle to provide food for their families and themselves due to illness, disability, job loss, low wages, or personal crises. 
• Filling in the Blanks: This contribution provides weekend meal bags for children who face hunger when school is not in session. 
• nOURish: MSCU supports nOURish’s mission to make healthy food accessible and reduce hunger through community-based distribution programs. Our sponsorship supports community meals, food distribution, and essential services for Bridgeport families. 
• Norwalk Community Health Center:  This sponsorship supports accessible wellness events and programs that connect residents with critical health resources. 
• Housatonic Community College Foundation: While rooted in education, this funding helps meet basic needs by supporting student emergency assistance, stability, and access to essential resources. 
• Valley United Way: Our sponsorship supports regional initiatives that address hunger, financial stability, and crisis response for families in need. 

EDUCATION, YOUTH & FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

• Boys and Girls Club: Our support provides safe after-school spaces, mentorship, and enrichment programs that help young people thrive. 
  
• Chapel Street School: This sponsorship helps fund activities and programs that enhance learning and foster a stronger school community. 
• Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County: Our donation supports financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship programs for students across the region.
• University of Bridgeport | UB RISE: MSCU contributes to mentorship, academic success initiatives, and opportunities that support UB students and future leaders.

HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLNESS

• ALS United Connecticut: Our donation supports individuals and families affected by ALS through services, advocacy, and research. 
  
• The Center for Empowerment & Education: MSCU supports crisis intervention, safety, and advocacy for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. 

COMMUNITY INCLUSION, GROWTH & PRIDE

• CUBFI Golf Tournament: Our contribution supports charitable initiatives across the credit union community statewide.
• Faith and Hope Ministries: This sponsorship supports outreach programs that provide essential resources and care to families facing hardship.
• Puerto Rican Day Parade: MSCU proudly supports this annual celebration of culture, heritage, and community pride. 
• Triangle Community Center: Our sponsorship supports programs and services for LGBTQ+ individuals and families, helping build a more inclusive community. 
• Underserved Communities Foundation: This donation supports programs that expand financial stability, education, and opportunity in underserved neighborhoods. 
• Shelton Economic Development Corporation: MSCU invests in local economic growth, business development, and job creation through this partnership.