Burroughs Community Center

Burroughs Community Center www.Burroughscenter.org The Burroughs Community Center is a Non-Profit Center that houses several mission driven nonprofit organizations.

Each organization has its own office space and access to meeting rooms, a board room, a fully equipped kitchen and a large parking lot. Located in the Black Rock section of the west end of Bridgeport this beautiful historic building is a welcoming presence for clients and visitors of the organizations who are our facility partners. Built in 1903, Burroughs originally served the needs of our city a

s a home for single women working in local factories. Over time community needs changed and Burroughs became supportive housing for elderly women. In 1995, when there was no longer a need for this type of housing, area residents raised funds to purchase and begin renovating the beautiful and historic building to transform Burroughs once again to create the Burroughs Community Center. The community identified that activities for school age children were a growing priority. As a result, Burroughs partnered with the Wakeman Boys and Girls Club to establish the Wakeman Smillow-Burroughs Clubhouse in 2011 located just next door. With our deep community roots, we celebrate a successful history of strengthening Bridgeport. Burroughs continues to evolve and grow today, as does our commitment to overcome barriers to our community's success. We believe the health of a community can be measured by the shared understanding of its assets, weaknesses and commitment to building strong relationships. A successful community celebrates diversity, acts inclusively, works intentionally to creates opportunities and reduces barriers to individuals achieving success. Burroughs is a center for programs, partners and people that uses its facility resources and relationships to build a stronger community to help individuals overcome barriers to success. Through the development of partnerships and by delivering programs and services, Burroughs can address gaps within the community to help our neighbors achieve a better future. At Burroughs we work to promote an understanding of current and emerging needs, find available resources and create opportunities that:
Connect people with information and resources
Unite individuals to build relationships
Support partnerships that inspire change and community involvement

Our Values
To carry out our mission, we adhere to the following ideology:
Burroughs seeks to affect change by building relationships and cultivating partnerships. Burroughs will advance its mission by pursuing activities that are driven by need, leverage effective existing assets, and are a result of an informed understanding. Burroughs will operate and support activities that promote the following principles:
Respect for others
Inclusion
Diversity
Health
Dignity
Compassion
Justice
Individual accountability

05/15/2026
If you are interested in volunteering for a creative, impactful program, join us tomorrow night at 6:30 to tour the work...
04/15/2026

If you are interested in volunteering for a creative, impactful program, join us tomorrow night at 6:30 to tour the workshop, meet other volunteers, and strategize for the summer. We welcome new volunteers.

Join us on April 16 at 6:30 for a Tour of the Workshop and introduction to volunteering for Our Woven Community.

Registration is required. Complete a registration form at the Burroughs Center. Classes are taught in English. This i...
04/07/2026

Registration is required. Complete a registration form at the Burroughs Center. Classes are taught in English. This is a 10 week cohort. Classes meet each Thursday night from 6-8 PM.

04/07/2026

Join us on April 16 at 6:30 for a Tour of the Workshop and introduction to volunteering for Our Woven Community.

Join our amazing volunteer team! Come Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 to 8:00 to take a tour, meet the team, and plan for ...
03/31/2026

Join our amazing volunteer team! Come Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 to 8:00 to take a tour, meet the team, and plan for the summer.
Our Woven Community is a program of the Burroughs Community Center. We instruct refugee women, living in Bridgeport to sew. Their beautiful one of a kind items are sold at a variety of events and markets, and the proceeds return to the women to help them become financially independent.

Seeking an enthusiastic teacher who is committed to helping our immigrant community learn the English Language. Please ...
03/17/2026

Seeking an enthusiastic teacher who is committed to helping our immigrant community learn the English Language. Please scan the job description below for further details, and send your resume to [email protected].

Our Woven Community would like to thank the members of B'nai Israel, who helped in the workshop on Sunday morning. Volu...
03/17/2026

Our Woven Community would like to thank the members of B'nai Israel, who helped in the workshop on Sunday morning.
Volunteers are always needed to help sort and cut fabric and design kits. If you are interested in working with beautiful fabric and a great team of people, please send an email to [email protected].

The Burroughs Center is seeking an ESL Instructor for our evening classes. If you or anyone you know is looking to make...
02/18/2026

The Burroughs Center is seeking an ESL Instructor for our evening classes. If you or anyone you know is looking to make a huge impact in your community, this could be the perfect position for you.

Our Woven Community is back at the Fairfield Farmers Winter Market at Penfield Pavilion this Sunday, February 15. Come ...
02/11/2026

Our Woven Community is back at the Fairfield Farmers Winter Market at Penfield Pavilion this Sunday, February 15. Come treat yourself to a Valentine's Day gift!!! Our beautiful handmade bags, scarves, table runners, etc., are the perfect alternatives to chocolate!!!

Address

2470 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
06605

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+12033340293

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