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753 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06604
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slider1 Domestic violence and sexual abuse are up 20% since the pandemic started. While most of us shelter safely, many others are in serious danger. IF YOU CAN’T BE SAFE
IN YOUR OWN HOME… slider2 1 out of every 4 women in America will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. THEN WHERE CAN YOU BE? slider3 Not all victims of domestic violence are women. The number of cases involving children, men and LGBTQ people are also increasing at a frightening pace. WE KNOW A PLACE slider3 Not all victims of domestic violence are women. The number of cases involving children, men and LGBTQ people are also increasing at a frightening pace. WE’RE BUILDING IT WE KNOW A PLACE slider7-4

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IN YOUR OWN HOME… Slide THEN WHERE
CAN YOU BE? Slide WE KNOW A PLACE Slide WE KNOW A PLACE WE’RE BUILDING IT

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Why a Safe
House?

Safe Houses provide a temporary, secure refuge for people at imminent risk of death or serious injury. Residents include victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and human trafficking. Unfortunately, our current Safe House is at 122% capacity!

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The Empower
House

Our new, state-of-the-art facility will offer up to a 60-day stay in highly secure and comfortable surroundings. And with 24/7, 365 days-a-year staffing, on-site counseling and other life rebuilding services, there’s no place like [this] home.

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Help Build The Empower House

There are 2 easy ways for you to help make the Empower House a reality.

Donate to Empower House General Fund

Donate to a Specific Room/Item

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Project Progress

Check back here regularly for the latest updates on how our Empower House Project is coming along.

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The CFJ Way

The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) philosophy is simple: We start by providing safety and then empower people to become their best selves. Stabilizing residents’ lives at our Empower House is only the beginning. Our many support services such as free legal advice, social counseling and job search services then enable victims to rebuild their lives so they can thrive…not just survive.

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The Center for Family Justice, Inc.
753 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604,

Main number: 203-334-6154
Fax: 203-579-8882

24/7 HOTLINES in English and Spanish
Domestic Violence 24/hour hotline 1-888-774-2900
Sexual Assault 24-hour hotline 1-888-999-5545

Llame gratis en espanol 1-888-568-8332