Bridgeport OIC

02/06/2026

Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Starting tomorrow, FREE tax preparation is available at Bridgeport OIC through the IRS-certified VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program.

✅ Free for households earning $69,000 or less
✅ IRS-certified tax preparers
✅ Help filing and keeping more of your refund

📞 Call 2-1-1 or visit 211ct.org to book an appointment

02/06/2026

📣 Chamber Member Spotlight | FREE Tax Prep for Employees 💼💸

Bridgeport OIC, a proud Chamber member, now has VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) services on site.

This is a great opportunity for employers to encourage their employees to get their taxes done for FREE and keep more money in their pockets this tax season.

🗓 Fridays
⏰ 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 510 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport, CT

✅ IRS-certified tax preparers
✅ Free for eligible households
✅ Safe, trusted, and convenient evening hours

Support your workforce. Spread the word. 💜

02/06/2026

📣 Bridgeport OIC | Preparación de Impuestos GRATIS con VITA 💼💸

BPT-OIC ofrece servicios gratuitos de preparación de impuestos a través del programa VITA (Asistencia Voluntaria para la Preparación de Impuestos) directamente en sus instalaciones.

Anime a sus empleados, participantes y miembros de la comunidad a aprovechar este servicio y conservar más dinero en sus bolsillos durante la temporada de impuestos.

🗓 Viernes
⏰ 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
📍 510 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport, CT

✅ Preparadores certificados por el IRS
✅ Servicio gratuito para hogares elegibles
✅ Seguro, confiable y con horario nocturno conveniente

Gánelo. Consérvelo. Hágalo crecer.
¡Comparta esta información con su comunidad!

02/06/2026

📣 VITA TAX SERVICES START TOMORROW AT BPT-OIC! 📣

Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Starting tomorrow, FREE tax preparation is available at Bridgeport OIC through the IRS-certified VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program.

✅ Free for households earning $69,000 or less
✅ IRS-certified tax preparers
✅ Help filing and keeping more of your refund

📞 Call 2-1-1 or visit 211ct.org to book an appointment
💻 Or upload documents at getyourrefund.org/ACT-CT

💡 Reminder: The IRS is phasing out paper refund checks, so come prepared with your banking information.

Earn it. Keep it. Grow it.
Spread the word and help our community keep more money in their pockets. 💸

Friday’s 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Maximize your refund by filing with our trusted volunteers. Available to you online or in person!

02/04/2026

In honor of , we honor the legacy of Dr. Leon H. Sullivan, civil rights leader and visionary founder of OIC of America. Guided by his powerful belief, “Help people help themselves,” Dr. Sullivan built a movement rooted in dignity, opportunity, and economic empowerment.

For more than 60 years, OIC of America has strengthened communities of color through education, job training, skills development, and workforce pathways. That legacy lives on today as we continue lighting the way for future generations.

Let’s honor Black excellence not just in reflection, but in action—by investing in economic equality, self-determination, and community power. ✊🏾✨

01/26/2026

Due to the inclement weather, BPT OIC and BIZ Hub 2.0 will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026 to ensure the safety of our staff and community.

Please stay safe, stay warm, and we’ll see you when we reopen. Thank you for your understanding. 💙

01/18/2026

🎉 Grand Opening Spotlight | Workforce Wins! 🎉

Yesterday we proudly celebrated the Grand Opening of Queen Bee Kitchen in Stratford — and this one is extra special for us at BPT OIC 🐝✨

👏 Shout-out to the entire Queen Bee Kitchen team!
Every employee on staff completed ServSafe Certification through BPT OIC, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, professionalism, and customer care from day one.

This is what workforce development looks like in action:
✔️ Skilled employees
✔️ Certified training
✔️ Local business growth
✔️ Community impact

Congratulations to Queen Bee Kitchen on a beautiful opening, delicious offerings, and a team that’s trained and ready to serve!

👉 BPT OIC is proud to support employers by preparing job-ready, certified talent for success.

08/22/2025

🚨 Bridgeport JOB FAIR! 🚨
📅 Wed. Aug 27 | ⏰ 10AM–12:45PM
📍 Bridgeport AJC – 2 Lafayette Sq.

Healthcare • Education • Security • Trades • Food Service • Manufacturing & more!

🔥 Employers are hiring ON THE SPOT! Don’t miss it!
👉 Register now at CTHires.com

07/01/2025