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 CTβs 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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From street outreach to weekly groups, StreetSafe creates open spaces where youth can speak honestly, build coping skills, and disconnect from antisocial groups with trusted mentors by their side.β
The goal: safer neighborhoods and longβterm outcomes like postβsecondary enrollment, skills certifications, and gainful employmentβsustained for 12+ months.β
Explore StreetSafe Bridgeport and ways to support the work at the link in our bio
Question: Whatβs your hope for Bridgeport youth this year? Share below.
Kindness is more than an action β itβs our foundation π
Through our Restorative Justice Division, young people learn to:
πΈ Build empathy
πΈ Manage emotions
πΈ Develop healthy identities
πΈ Make responsible choices
On #WorldKindnessDay, weβre celebrating the power of compassion to heal and connect us all. ππ«
#CatalystCT #EmpowerTransformRepeat #RestorativeJustice #Empathy #YouthEmpowerment
Every year on November 13 through 19, we celebrate Transgender Awareness Week, and stand together to honor and uplift the transgender community!
Join us in spreading love, support, and empowerment. Together, we can create a world where everyone is treated with respect!
Collaboration is one of our core values β because we learn and grow together. π±
At Catalyst CT, we know lasting change happens when community voices and partners come together with shared purpose. π
Every conversation, every partnership, every idea makes us stronger.
Together, we build. Together, we transform.
π Learn more about our work at our link in bio.
#CatalystCT #EmpowerTransformRepeat #Collaboration
Today, we honor and thank all who have served.
At Catalyst CT, we see service every day β in our veterans, our mentors, and our neighbors working for change.
Your courage and commitment inspire us to keep building stronger, safer communities. π
Thank you for your service and your continued leadership.
#CatalystCT #EmpowerTransformRepeat #VeteransDay
Accountability heals. At Catalyst CT, youth, families, and community come together to repair harm and build trustβone conversation at a time. #RestorativeJustice #Mediation
π― Prevention starts with connection.
Meet DenaβProgram Manager at The Hub.
Sheβs building spaces where people feel safe, informed, and empowered to take action to talk about and prevent problem gambling and gaming.
π¬ From community conversations to resource sharing, Denaβs work is changing lives.
#CatalystCT #EmpowerTransformRepeat #CommunityLeadership #ProblemGamblingAwareness
π Violence prevention starts with connection.
StreetSafe Bridgeportβs on-call team responds to conflict, supports youth, and builds safer streetsβin real time. From emotional skills to employment, participants are rebuilding their futures.
π¬Share a message of encouragement for Bridgeport youth below.
#CatalystCT #EmpowerTransformRepeat #StreetSafeBridgeport #ViolencePrevention #BridgeportCT
π€ Community Voices
We elevate the voices of those with lived experience.
Real stories. Real impact.
This is where change begins.
π Follow along as we share our values over the next 5 weeks.
#CatalystCT #EmpowerTransformRepeat #CommunityVoices #BridgeportCT #LivedExperience
π 42% drop in suspensions.
π¬ 91% of incidents resolved.
This is what Restorative Practices do.
Bridgeport schools are shiftingβfrom punishment to healing.
See the impact β‘οΈ https://loom.ly/6w4BRyI
#CatalystCT #EmpowerTransformRepeat #RestorativeJustice #BridgeportSchools #YouthPower
π³οΈ TOMORROW is Election Day, CT!
Your voice = your power. π₯
Local elections shape our schools, streets, and futures.
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Show up.
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Speak out.
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Be heard.
π Find your polling place: https://loom.ly/hEbroSo
#CatalystCT #EmpowerTransformRepeat #VoteCT #ElectionDay2025 #BridgeportVotes
Every young person in Bridgeport deserves safety, support, and opportunity. π
Thatβs what StreetSafe Bridgeport delivers β credible messengers guiding youth ages 14β25 toward education, trades, and careers.
We step in to mentor, interrupt conflicts, and support families after violence. Together, we heal our neighborhoods and grow stronger.π
Learn more β¬οΈ
https://loom.ly/SNMJ4mQ
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