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Your $50 gift can open a bank account for a teen or young adult who has survived poverty and trauma, preparing them to earn their first paycheck with the help of a trusted mentor.
The program has definitely impacted my son’s life in a positive manner. He has a different outlook on his future. His confidence in himself has increased. The opportunities that have come his way can be attributed to the mentorship he received.”
In Southwestern Connecticut, income inequality and disparities in overall well-being are among the highest in the nation.
In Bridgeport, our pilot location:
Your generosity helps a local teen or young adult join our workforce readiness pilot, connecting them with a trusted mentor who guides them in building the skills needed to get a job and keep it. You’ll make a difference in a young person’s future while helping us prove this path works, so we can open the program to more teens in Southwestern Connecticut.
Our model is designed to engage teens who have been failed by traditional workforce development programming, building a foundation that provides support, skills and motivation for entering the workforce with confidence.
Join a small group led by a mentor with shared life experience
Complete a series of workshops and hours of hands-on experience
For every training milestone achieved, earn a stipend that builds momentum
Daniel grew up experiencing poverty, trauma and violence. With support from his Catalyst CT mentor Dennis, Daniel achieved his goals of graduating from high school, getting his driver’s license and finding a job. In addition to working, he now volunteers in the community and works for us as a mentor and tutor, and is working on the next step of enrolling in college.
Of the teens in our first cohort:
Choose an amount to donate one-time
For 40 years, our organization has helped transform challenges into opportunities. As a trusted partner in Connecticut, we work alongside young people, families, and communities to tackle barriers to health, safety, and stability. From opening doors for youth and reducing mental health stigma to educating communities and advocating for systemic change, we help create the conditions people need to shape what comes next. Your support can help set this change in motion.
