The Center for Immigrant Opportunity is located at 75 Selleck Street in Stamford, CT. Their mission is to educate, employ, empower and engage (EEEE).
COVID19 impacted the staff and clients connected with this organization. Because many lost their jobs, they were unable to feed their families. Therefore, Building One Community focused on an emergency assistance program which was outside their budget. From their pantry they were able to fill bags of food and provide nourishment to those in need. Eventually, they were able to give gift cards which allowed purchasing food of choice.
Through B1C, immigrants acquire the tools they need to be self-sufficient and successful, strengthening their families and the entire Stamford community in the process. B1C provides free services that educate, employ, empower and engage immigrants and the broader community.
Monies granted to them from St. John’s Community Foundation helped over 3,000 people in 2020. But there is more we can do to help this organization and that is by volunteering. Whether it be administrative, maintenance, reading or newsletter, help of any kind would be most appreciated. If interested, call 203-674-8585 x105.
