Central Connecticut Coast Young Mens Christian Association Inc

Healthy living - we believe that a healthy life is achieved by actively striving for spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. The cccy offers resources and guidance to improve and maintain physical activity and overall health and wellness. Overweight, obesity, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition affect most in our community. In 2024, the cccy served 49,909 youth and adults through individual and group exercise programs and services designed to reduce overweight, obesity, and chronic disease. From december 31, 2023 to december 31, 2024, adult and family membership units grew from 4,441 to 4,678, or a 5% increase. The cccy continues to be a warm, welcoming space where people gather, build relationships, and work towards their personal goals.

Social responsibility - we believe that the cccy has been given the honor, resources, and responsibility to strengthen the foundations of community and family. Cccy volunteers and staff take great pride in our commitment to helping individuals and families move from homelessness to hopefulness. With a large team of social workers and an inventory of 297 apartments, the cccy continues to reduce chronic homelessness in bridgeport and serve as the largest provider of affordable and supportive housing in the state. The cccy and our partners worked together to provide supportive housing services to hundereds of individuals who otherwise would not have a roof over their heads. In 2024, the cccy renewed its effort to meet immediate human needs by addressing hunger and food insecurity. Cccy volunteers, staff and partners served 286,105 meals in 2024 compared to 211,159 meals served in 2023 - an increase of 74,946 meals served!