CTPost By Justin Papp The obstacles came one-by-one. Because of a health condition, Nidia Marin’s husband found himself unable to work. Then, with the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Marin lost her job as a housekeeper. The financial strain on the family was only accentuated when, at the beginning of May, the 43-year-old Bridgeport resident…

The Patch COVID-19 relief fund donations continue to support the Stamford immigrant population.   Stamford, CT: Building One Community (B1C) receives hundreds of calls a day from a community in distress, and its COVID-19 fund directly supports the most vulnerable populations. Many immigrants have been living paycheck to paycheck, with jobs such as childcare providers, restaurant workers,…

Stamford Advocate By David Fierro STAMFORD — On a day when a new report revealed minority populations’ true vulnerability to COVID-19, Gov. Ned Lamont toured Stamford’s Building One Community Friday to see how the non-profit has redefined its mission and services to immigrants in the face of the coronavirus crisis. “Building One Community takes care…

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Connecticut Health I-TEAM By Peggy McCarthy Beyond the gleaming office towers overlooking I-95 in Stamford and the pleasure boats that frequent the city’s marinas, thousands of city residents are struggling with hunger, a situation worsened by the pandemic. Severe food needs in Stamford, which has the most COVID-19 cases in Connecticut, reflect the state and…

    Awarded grant to propel staff training to prepare the organization for rapid growth  Stamford, CT – The Building One Community team can expect a new comprehensive leadership training program to begin this year, thanks to a $50,000 grant from Impact Fairfield County.  “We are incredibly grateful to Impact Fairfield County for this opportunity!…