A national network working to bring communities together around data to make decisions and improve results for kids, Strivetogether, has designated Bridgeport Prospers as an awardee of its Challenge Fund, an initiative of United Way of Coastal Fairfield County. Bridgeport Prospers in Bridgeport received $140,000 in support and joins 50 other communities across 26 states to deliver more equitable outcomes for children and families. These communities are part of the Cradle to Career Network, a national movement led by StriveTogether to ensure every child has every opportunity to succeed.
“Our goal is to ensure success for all children, from cradle to career,” commented Allison Logan, executive director of Bridgeport Prospers. “To do that, we take a holistic view, focusing on external initiatives and systems to promote the equitable health and development of families and their children. At the same time, we are focusing internally to ensure that our internal structure and practices advance racial and ethnic equity and justice.”
“When the pandemic hit in early 2020, we made the strategic decision to shift cost savings from cancelled events and travel to expand grants we award to our network members,” said Jennifer Blatz, president and CEO, StriveTogether.
StriveTogether has provided $20 million in grants since the onset of the pandemic in 2020 and will award another $12 million by the end of 2021. Multiyear commitments from several long-time investors in StriveTogether helped make this possible.
