Bridgeport Rescue Mission
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Bridgeport Rescue Mission demonstrates the love of God to hungry, homeless, and addicted people in Coastal Connecticut.
Our Mission is to fight poverty from the inside out by embracing people with the compassion of Christ, offering hope and healing for a changed life. Vision:
To excel in the provision of food, shelter, clothing, education, job training, and counseling to neighbors in need. Bridgeport Rescue Mission is incorporated in Connecticut as a non-profit corporation. We are governed by an independent board of directors and is classified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt agency by the IRS.
09/22/2026
Hope doesn't always announce itself, sometimes it just shows up quietly. ✨
Autumn found hers at Bridgeport Rescue Mission, and she's not the only one whose story took a turn for the better.
Read her story and see what's possible. 💜
09/21/2026
🧥❄️ BRIDGEPORT, WE’RE BACK!!
The Community Coat Giveaway is coming! 🎉
📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ 11AM–2PM
📍 Breakthrough Church
729 Union Ave, Bridgeport, CT
FREE coats for the community! Come find something warm for yourself or your family, and spread the word! ❤️
All are welcome. While supplies last!
09/21/2026
Where you live should never determine your access to recovery support. Expanding recovery resources in rural communities helps ensure everyone has a path forward.
09/18/2026
Our Free Coat Giveaway is coming up Saturday, October 3rd from 11AM–2PM at Breakthrough Church! 🧣❄️
📍 729 Union Ave, Bridgeport, CT
If you or someone you know could use a warm coat this season, come on by! All are welcome, while supplies last.
Help us spread the word! Share this post with a friend, family member, neighbor, or anyone who may need a little extra warmth this season. ❤️
We can’t wait to see you there!
Breakthrough Church
Forty-one million people are living this reality right now, and none of them chose to be forgotten. 🤍
Bridgeport Rescue Mission meets people where they are and helps them find their way back to hope.
Your support turns a statistic into a story with a better ending. 🙏
09/17/2026
We are excited and deeply grateful to announce that our organization has been awarded a $300,000 grant through the Reimagine & Revitalize (R2) Program, funded by the Connecticut Social Equity Council and administered by The Community Foundation Mission Investments Company (TCFMIC).
TCFMIC's commitment to investing in people, ideas, businesses, and community-driven solutions aligns closely with our mission. Being selected as an Economic Development grantee reflects the importance of investing in local organizations that create pathways to opportunity and economic mobility.
This funding will help us continue our work while expanding our impact throughout the Bridgeport community over the next three years.
We thank TCFMIC, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, and the Social Equity Council for their vision, partnership, and commitment to equitable economic growth.
The work continues, and we're excited for what's ahead.
To learn more about the Reimagine & Revitalize (R2) Program and the organizations receiving funding, read the full press release here:
https://www.cfgnh.org/articles/5-8-million-awarded-to-economic-development-reentry-and-youth-nonprofits
Nutrition, sleep, and physical activity are recovery tools. Research shows they can improve mood, support emotional regulation, and strengthen overall wellness.
09/16/2026
🧥❄️ BRIDGEPORT, IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! ❄️🧥
Join Bridgeport Rescue Mission for our FREE Community Coat Giveaway! 🎉
📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ 11AM–2PM
📍 Breakthrough Church
729 Union Ave, Bridgeport, CT
Coats for the community, because everyone deserves to stay warm this season! ❤️
Spread the word, bring a friend, and come find a coat for yourself or your family. All are welcome! While supplies last.
Breakthrough Church
09/16/2026
Poverty is about more than a lack of resources. It touches stability, health, family, work, and hope. 🤲 That’s why Bridgeport Rescue Mission works to fight poverty from the inside out. ❤️
Mental wellbeing is not separate from recovery, it IS recovery. Supporting mental health helps people build the resilience needed for long-term success.
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725 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
06604