BRIDGEPORT – Today, State Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox welcomed a vote by the bipartisan Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2030 board that will bring $2.5 million to Bridgeport for a number of projects.
The CIF vote is a key step toward final approval of the plan by the State Bond Commission, which must come in the next 60 days.
The projects include:
-$2 million for the Barnum Museum Foundation for a museum revitalization project to continue the museum’s restoration, focusing on safety, accessibility and energy efficiency.
-$250,000 for the Mercy Learning Center which provides basic literacy and life skills training to women with low income, using a holistic approach within a compassionate and supportive environment. The funding will be used for capital improvement planning, renovations and expansion.
-$250,000 for Green Village Initiatives Inc. to create a Regional Food Hub that serves all of Fairfield County.
“The Community Investment Fund is an incredible example of leveraging state funds to lift up underserved communities,” said Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox. “These projects are critical investments into the health and betterment of our community – from the Barnum Museum which has long served as a cultural institution, to the Mercy Center that provides upward mobility for women, to a regional food hub that will serve the needs of the greater Fairfield County. I am grateful to the legislative leaders for recommending these important projects for approval, and to Governor Lamont for his commitment to fostering economic development in every corner of the state.”
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