The Center for Family Justice, Inc.

09/11/2026

🚨 BIDDING IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

Our Speaking of Women Online Auction is officially live, and with 100+ incredible items, there's something for everyone!
Browse and bid on luxury experiences, weekend getaways, shopping sprees, dining packages, exclusive experiences, and so much more, all while supporting the Center for Family Justice.

Can't attend our 29th Annual Speaking of Women luncheon on September 15?
No problem! The online auction is open to everyone, whether you're joining us in person or supporting from afar.

🗓️ Bidding is open now and closes Tuesday, September 15 at 4:00 p.m.

💜Register today and start bidding: bit.ly/sow26auction

Every bid helps support survivors, children, and families throughout the six communities we serve.

Thank you for helping us create hope and opportunity for those who need it most.💜

09/10/2026

Trauma, violence, and abuse can leave lasting impacts, which is why supporting mental health and emotional well-being is so important.

On World Su***de Prevention Day, The Center for Family Justice stands with survivors, families, and communities working to break stigma, encourage connection, and promote hope.

Light a candle on September 10 at 8 p.m. to honor loved ones, support survivors, and help raise awareness for su***de prevention.

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09/08/2026

🍷 Save the Date! 🍷

Join us for the 2nd Annual Sip for Hope Tasting Event benefiting The Center for Family Justice!

Enjoy an evening of hand-picked wines and spirits, delicious food from Ecco W**e Bar, and great company, all while supporting survivors and families in our community.

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Kindred Spirits & W**e, 450 Main Street, Monroe
🎟️ $25 per person

Every sip supports hope, healing, and justice for the children, adults, and families we serve.

More details and ticket information coming soon. Mark your calendars today!

09/04/2026

Today is World Sexual Health Day, a reminder that everyone deserves access to information, support, and services that promote health, safety, consent, and dignity.

At The Center for Family Justice, we know that sexual violence can have lasting impacts on survivors and their families.
Through advocacy, counseling, prevention education, and support services, we are committed to helping survivors heal and empowering our community to prevent abuse before it starts.

Together, we can build a future where relationships are healthy, boundaries are respected, and every person can live free from violence.

09/03/2026

🚨 Final Call for Speaking of Women Tickets! 🚨

This is your last chance to join us for an unforgettable afternoon of inspiration, courage, and community.

Award-winning author Stephen Mills will share his extraordinary journey of survival and healing, reminding us why our work to protect children, support survivors, and prevent violence matters so deeply.

When you attend Speaking of Women, you're helping create hope for those who need it most.

Join us. Be inspired. Make an impact.

🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/cfjsow26

08/31/2026

We are so grateful to Office of Governor Ned Lamont, State Representative Cristin McCarthy Vahey, and State Representative Christopher Rosario for recently visiting The Center for Family Justice and meeting with our leadership team to discuss the evolving needs of children and families in our community.

A special thank you to Governor Lamont for supporting Pathways to Hope for the Future, our reimagined Child Advocacy Center, through critical state bond funding. Construction is now underway on this transformational project, which is expected to open in 2027.

The new Child Advocacy Center will provide a safe, child-focused, trauma-informed environment where children impacted by abuse can access coordinated services, advocacy, and support designed to reduce trauma and promote healing.
This investment will strengthen CFJ's ability to serve vulnerable children and families for generations to come.

Thank you to our state leaders for recognizing the importance of this work and for helping us create brighter pathways to hope, healing, and justice.

08/28/2026

Last Chance to Get Your Tickets! 🚨

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at Speaking of Women, featuring award-winning author Stephen Mills, keynote speaker and author of Chosen: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood.

Stephen's powerful story of survival, resilience, and healing has captivated audiences across the country and earned national acclaim, including the National Jewish Book Award for Memoir.
Through remarkable honesty and courage, he sheds light on the realities of childhood trauma, the importance of prevention, and the transformative power of support and community.

This is more than a luncheon. It's an opportunity to come together in support of survivors, strengthen our community, and help ensure that children and families have access to the resources, advocacy, and hope they need.

💜 Be inspired.
💜 Make an impact.
💜 Support The Center for Family Justice.

Tickets are still available, but time is running out!
Secure your seat today: https://bit.ly/cfjsow26

08/27/2026

This summer a generous board member from CFJ, Adriana Mazza and her family representing the Juliana Mazza Memorial Foundation Foundation donated their time and boat to take our Pathway youth on two boating trips in Shelton, CT.🚤

This was an amazing opportunity for our kids!
The day was filled with swimming, laughs, tubing, and even jet ski rides!

Thank you to the Mazza family and the Juliana Mazza Memorial Foundation for providing our Pathways program with these lifelong memories!
We are beyond grateful for your generosity to the youth of the families we serve!💜

08/25/2026

We were delighted to welcome Cindi Bigelow to The Center for Family Justice and share the impact of our programs and services.
We are so grateful to Bigelow Tea and the Bigelow family for their longstanding commitment to helping children and families in our community heal, grow, and thrive.

It was especially meaningful to showcase the play area that will be dedicated in honor of David C. Bigelow at our reimagined Child Advocacy Center whose legacy of generosity and community leadership continues to make a lasting difference. \
Thank you for being such valued partners in our mission to provide hope, healing, and empowerment. 💜

Earlier this week, our third-generation President & CEO, Cindi Bigelow, had the opportunity to visit our friends at The Center for Family Justice, Inc., an incredible local organization in Bridgeport, Connecticut that provides support, resources, and hope to individuals and families in need in our community.

During her visit, Cindi toured the Bigelow Wellness Studio and learned more about their important programs and services. She also got a special look at a play area that will be named in honor of her father, our second-generation Co-Chair, David C. Bigelow.

We’re grateful for all The Center for Family Justice does for our community! ❤️

08/21/2026

Some of the most meaningful moments of healing don’t happen in an office or a classroom.
They happen around a campfire, on a hiking trail, beside a lake, and among friends who remind you that you’re not alone.🏕️

Over the past two weeks, Camp HOPE America-Bridgeport youth returned from YMCA Camp Hi-Rock with stronger connections, greater confidence, and memories that will last a lifetime.

From our youngest campers braving a rainy first week to our teens embracing adventure, leadership, and friendship, each young person had the opportunity to discover their strengths, build resilience, and simply be a kid.

Camp HOPE is more than camp.
It’s a place where children and teens impacted by trauma find connection, belonging, and hope.

A special thank you to our incredible Camp HOPE Manager, Lisa, whose tireless work begins months before camp ever starts.
We’re also deeply grateful to the staff, counselors, volunteers, and mentors who dedicated their time, energy, and hearts to making these two weeks possible.

Thank you to Camp Hope America-Bridgeport, Camp Hi-Rock, the Elizabeth M. Pfriem Foundation, Binky Patrol Comforting Covers Southern Connecticut, and all of our supporters, donors, and community partners who help make this life-changing experience possible.

Together, we continue to build hope. 💜

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