Carmen Colon of Bridgeport has joined the Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut Board of Directors. She is the vice president of all Bridgeport YMCAs where she is responsible for programming and administrative
governance as well as overseeing the supportive housing program at Alpha Community Services YMCA, the largest provider of supportive housing in Fairfield County.
“Ms. Colon is a welcomed addition to our Board of Directors,” Tom Catropa, board chair, said. “She is deeply entrenched in the Bridgeport community and has a profound understanding of the services and supports that would benefit its residents”¦.”
Colon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in human services and earned her master”™s degree in social work from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Goodwill, which is headquartered in Bridgeport, is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals, businesses and communities come together to support people with disabilities, economic disadvantages and other barriers to employment. Last year, Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut helped 895 Connecticut residents find work. Donations of goods and revenue generated from store sales power this mission, with more than 90% reinvested into the programs and services strengthening Connecticut families.
