Empower People.
Transform Community.
Together, we work diligently to be a part of the solution to reduce youth and gun violence, advocate for healthier communities, and create a positive impact that extends far beyond today for the underserved and marginalized youth, families, and neighborhoods throughout Southwestern CT and beyond.
Our Impact
By collaborating alongside our neighbors, from pre-K to adulthood, we make a profound impact on the lives of over 50,000 individuals in the greater Bridgeport region each year. These resilient youth and their families face incredible challenges, navigating the complex realities of a post-pandemic world, substance misuse and addiction, persistent violence, enduring poverty, mental illness, and the burden of generational trauma. One notable example of this impact can be seen through our restorative justice efforts. Restorative Justice is one of the many ways we serve more than 19,000 students and 1,500 school staff members across multiple school districts.
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Catalyst Advocacy
Catalyst CT’s advocacy starts at a grassroots level, standing on a footing that is inclusive, diverse, and motivated. We empower community members by giving them tools and information to advocate for themselves. Together, we harness the power of people to encourage policy and systems change.
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Little Liberia is part of Bridgeport’s Black history—and its story matters.
This historic Black neighborhood in Bridgeport was built by Black families searching for freedom, safety, and community. Little Liberia was a place of resilience, culture, and community power. Its legacy still lives in Bridgeport today. You can learn more about Little Liberia by visiting the Mary and Eliza Freeman Center`s Website.
🖤Join us in remembering, learning, and honoring this history.
#JoinUs #CatalystCT #BlackHistoryMonth #BridgeportHistory #LocalHistory
The vibe is building 🎶✨
Come with friends. Come solo. Leave feeling part of something bigger.
📅 Feb 19
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Comment who you’re inviting 👇
Join us.
#MidwinterMotown #CommunityInAction #JoinUs #GrooveWithPurpose #CatalystCT
After 35 years with Catalyst CT, Janice Andersen is retiring—and we’re celebrating her legacy. 💛
Janice brought clarity, courage, and deep care to this organization through every season of change. Her leadership shaped our culture, our people, and our impact.
Wishing her a joyful, well-earned, Zoom-free retirement.
💬 Share a note or memory for Janice in the comments.
#CatalystCT #Leadership #Gratitude #CommunityChange #JoinUs
This night does more than feel good—it does good. 💛
Midwinter Motown supports real, local change through Catalyst CT.
📅 Feb 19 | 🕖 6–9 PM
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Share this with someone who believes in showing up for community.
Photo credit: @whiskeyandoxfords
#MidwinterMotown #CommunityPower #YouthEmpowerment #JoinUs #CatalystCT
“Art is like a way for me to escape the world.” 🎨📷
Meet Jasmine—artist, college student, and now a peer mentor in our art program, in partnership with @HousatonicMuseumofArt. She`s been part of the art show since the very beginning. For her, art is a space to explore, feel inspired, and step outside the world`s noise.
Peer mentorship, powered by creativity.
👉 Drop a 💛 to celebrate Jasmine.
Photo Credit: Brandon Smith, @whiskeyandoxfords
#CatalystCT #YouthLeadership #MentorshipMatters #CommunityArts #JoinUs
Join us for Wellness Wednesday where we share useful tips for your mental and physical health!
🧠 You may have heard that the brain stops developing after 25 years, but that`s not true! The brain is constantly making new connections and develops throughout the lifespan. It`s never too late to develop healthy habits!❤️
Want more wellness tips? Sign up for the Hub`s newsletter at the link in our bio! We have free resources, news about community events, and much more!
“I got to try new experiences and meet new people.” 🎨📷
As we gear up for our art program, in partnership with @housatonicmuseumofart, Jaylynd is ready to reconnect, create, and grow through art and photography.
He’ll be sharing his journey over the next few months.
👉 Follow along as his story unfolds.
#CatalystCT #YouthDevelopment #CommunityArts #YouthVoices #JoinUs
Education opens doors far beyond the classroom. 📚✨
When young people are supported through education rooted in care, everyone benefits.
💬 Join the conversation:
Who was a teacher, mentor, or educator who helped open doors for you?
#CatalystCT #InternationalDayOfEducation #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityChange #JoinUs
StreetSafe Bridgeport Outreach Workers show up where it matters most. 🫶
With lived experience and deep roots in the city, they work to interrupt conflict, prevent violence, and support young people in building safer paths forward.
This is what community-led prevention looks like.
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#CatalystCT #StreetSafeBridgeport #ViolencePrevention #CommunityCare #YouthEmpowerment #JoinUs
A packed dance floor. Live Motown-inspired music. A reason to celebrate. 🎶✨
Midwinter Motown = fun with purpose.
📅 Feb 19 | 📍 Park City Music Hall
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Tag or send this to your dance partner 💃🏽
#MidwinterMotown #MotownVibes #DanceForChange #JoinUs #LiveMusic
Join us for Wellness Wednesday where we share useful tips for your mental and physical health!
Long winters can put strain on our mental health, but one of the best ways to keep our spirits up is by spending time with those you care about!
Want more wellness tips? Sign up for the Hub`s newsletter at the link in our bio! We have free resources, news about community events, and much more!
Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His legacy reminds us that justice is built through courage, care, and community action.
💬 Join the conversation:
How are you honoring Dr. King’s legacy through action this year?
Photo credit: @bridgeporthistorycenter
#CatalystCT #MLKDay #CommunityChange #RestorativeJustice #JoinUs
