The Heart of Giving: Celebrating 50 Years of Service at the Thomas Merton Family Center

"Our job is to love others without stopping to ask whether or not they are worthy." - Thomas Merton
For 50 years, the Thomas Merton Family Center has served as a beacon of hope, compassion, and dignity for the Bridgeport community. From its humble beginnings to its expansive services today, the Center remains dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable among us-providing warm meals, showers, health care access, job training, housing assistance, immigration services, and more.
This video highlights the remarkable legacy of our founders, the generosity of a community member whose $2 million gift helped launch our vision for the future, and the multi-generational support of volunteers who make it all possible.
Hear the inspiring stories of those who have not only received help but are now giving back, like Rosamar, who went from guest to volunteer and ambassador in our soup kitchen.
Whether it’s a warm meal, a smile, or critical life services, the Merton Center offers so much more than support-it offers dignity.
Key Moments:
How a $2M legacy gift continues to impact the community
Stories of transformation and resilience from guests like Rossillmar
The importance of volunteers and multi-generational support like the Mulcahy's
The Center's ever-growing services to meet today’s challenges for the working poor
Visit the Thomas Merton Family Center, meet the team, and witness the impact firsthand.
Thank you to the donors, volunteers, and staff who have made this mission possible for five decades. Here’s to continuing the legacy of service, compassion, and love.
🔗 Get Involved: Volunteer, donate, or learn more at www.themertoncenter.org
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