Alpha Community Services YMCA

10/16/2026

Home starts with you.
It starts with a community that cares.
It starts with people willing to show up.
It starts with generosity.
It starts with hope.

This November, Alpha Community Services YMCA is bringing our community together for A Home for the Holidays to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

Friday, November 20, 2026
7:00 PM
Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
500 Broad St., Bridgeport, CT

Save the Date. Sponsor. Attend. Give. Help make home possible.

https://cccymca.org/locations/alpha/a-home-for-the-holidays/

10/09/2026

What does home mean to you?

A warm bed.
A family gathered around the table.
A place to feel safe.
A front door you can close.
A place where you know you belong.

For too many of our neighbors, those things are not guaranteed.

This holiday season, Alpha Community Services YMCA is bringing our community together for A Home for the Holidays, an evening dedicated to creating hope and stability for people experiencing homelessness.

Friday, November 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
500 Broad St., Bridgeport, CT

Save the Date. Together, we can help make home possible.

https://cccymca.org/locations/alpha/a-home-for-the-holidays/

10/08/2026

The Alpha Community Services YMCA family extends our heartfelt condolences to the Mata family on the passing of their beloved Desiree’.

The Mata children, our two most recent Volunteers of the Year, have demonstrated extraordinary compassion, generosity, and dedication to serving others.

During this difficult time, we hope they and their father, Fito, find comfort in the same love and kindness they have so generously shared with our community.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Mata family as they mourn their loss and celebrate Desiree’s life and legacy. ❤️
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09/30/2026

Home is more than four walls.
Home is knowing where you'll sleep tonight.
Home is having a safe place for your family.
Home is stability.
Home is dignity.
Home is hope.

Alpha Community Services YMCA is committed to helping our neighbors experiencing homelessness find those things and build a path toward lasting stability.

On Friday, November 20, we invite you to join us for A Home for the Holidays at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport.

7:00 PM

Save the Date. Come together with Alpha and help create a path home.

https://cccymca.org/locations/alpha/a-home-for-the-holidays/

09/21/2026

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the incredible staff members who bring their cultures, experiences and passion for service to the Y every day.

Meet Mario Ramirez, LMSW, Senior Director of Front Entry Services at Alpha Community Services YMCA. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, Mario is proud of his Puerto Rican roots and the values of family, community, hard work and helping others that have shaped his journey.

For the past 12 years, Mario has found purpose in serving his community through the Y. From helping people find stability and safety to supporting the Warming Center during the coldest months, Mario knows that the work we do can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

“Working at Alpha Community Services YMCA is finding a place where I belong.”

We’re grateful for Mario and the compassion, dedication and sense of purpose he brings to the Y every day.

09/21/2026

Home for the Holidays. Hope for Tomorrow.

The holidays are about coming together. They are about community, generosity, and making sure no one feels forgotten.

On Friday, November 20, 2026, Alpha Community Services YMCA invites you to join us for A Home for the Holidays at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater.

Together, we can help provide essential resources and stability for individuals and families experiencing homelessness right here in our community.

7:00 PM | 500 Broad St., Bridgeport, CT
Save the Date and join us.

https://cccymca.org/locations/alpha/a-home-for-the-holidays/

08/22/2026

What a difference a day makes.

Earlier this summer, the Fairfield Knights of Columbus reached out with a desire to make a meaningful impact for the families staying at Alpha Community Services YMCA's Brook Street Family Shelter. Their vision became reality as volunteers came together to build a new playground for the children who call Brook Street home.

For families experiencing homelessness, safe places to play, laugh, and simply be a child can make all the difference. This playground is more than a structure. It's a place where children can create happy memories, families can spend time together, and moments of joy can flourish during challenging times.

We are deeply grateful to the Fairfield Knights of Columbus for their generosity, hands-on service, and commitment to supporting our mission. Together, we're creating spaces where families can heal, grow, and build brighter futures.

08/12/2026

Help us give a pair to spare!

Throughout August, Alpha Community Services YMCA is collecting new and gently used clothing to support individuals and families navigating homelessness in our community. Something as simple as clean, comfortable clothing can provide dignity, confidence, and a fresh start.

We’re especially in need of pants, new socks, new underwear, T-shirts, fall outerwear, and hygiene supplies. Donations can be dropped off through August 31 at 650 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, or you can support the drive through our Amazon Wish List using this link https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1KUBV4HM6BIHE/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

Together, we can make sure our neighbors have the essentials they need.

06/01/2026

We're hiring! We're hiring! We're looking for dedicated social services professionals for our Family Stability, Permanent Supportive Housing, and Navigation teams. If you're looking for a new opportunity, or know someone who is, we would love to hear from you.

Alpha Community Services jobs available on Indeed.com. Apply to Case Manager, Speech Language Pathologist, Director of Nursing and more!

05/21/2026

Our resident Superhero Mario Ramirez, with a recent donation of Bombas socks made by Gina Pinckney and her organization STITCH(JOY)!