Bridgeport

ABCD Receives $20,000 Grant

#Bridgeport CT--ABCD, Inc. recently received a $20,000 grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) to help the most vulnerable in our communities pay bills during the COVID-19 crisis. ABCD plans to use the granted funds to help people most affected by the pandemic by supporting them with a one-time financial support of up to $200. With the increased cost of COVID-19 related expenses, households earning below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines may be eligible for this support to pay for food insecurities, utility bills, rent payments, and childcare expenses. Interested applicants must live in Norwalk, Bridgeport, Westport, Fairfield, Stratford, Trumbull, Monroe, or Easton. Applicants may call ABCD for an appointment Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 am…

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Bridgeport News: Water Rescue

2020-04-20@8:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called for a water rescue t 8:41pm for 3 fishermen trapped out on the rocks at Seaside Park.  At 9:40pm firefighters reported on the radio that the 3 are now onboard and on the way to the Ferry Dock.  EMS was called to check for their well being.  None of them fell into the water but the water temperature was 38 degrees.  As you can see in the picture they were not 6 feet apart and only one of them was wearing a face mask.  

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