The Alpha Community Services YMCA, a Bridgeport area pioneer in providing services dedicated to the homeless, has been a branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA since 1992. The Alpha Community Services Y has grown and expanded its services, striving to provide not just temporary shelter but also a path to a better life for those experiencing homelessness – providing supportive services to over 400 clients each year.
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At the Y, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow up healthy, confident and connected. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to Healthy Kids Day — a free, community-wide event designed to inspire youth and families to build healthy habits that last all year long.
Healthy Kids Day is more than a single day of activities. It’s a celebration of what’s possible when families, neighbors and community partners come together to support the well-being of every young person.
What to Expect
More information on events & activities will be shared soon.
Why Healthy Kids Day Matters
Today’s families face many challenges — from busy schedules to access barriers that can make it harder to prioritize physical activity and well-being. At the Y, we work year-round to ensure all children and teens have access to safe spaces, nurturing mentors and opportunities to thrive.
Healthy Kids Day reflects our commitment to:
Youth Development – Empowering young people to reach their full potential
Healthy Living – Improving individual and community well-being
Social Responsibility – Ensuring every family has access to the support they need
We never turn anyone away due to inability to pay, and we are committed to removing barriers so every child can participate, connect and grow.
For Families of All Backgrounds
The Y is proud to be a place where people from all backgrounds and experiences can be, belong and become. Healthy Kids Day is open to everyone — whether you’re a long-time member or visiting the Y for the first time.
Our staff and volunteers are here to create a safe, inclusive space where children of all abilities can fully participate and families feel welcomed and supported.
Event Details
Date: April 18TH 2026
Time: 10:00AM-1:00PM
Location: Bridgeport YMCA – 850 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604
Cost: Free and open to the community!
No registration required. Just bring your family and join the fun!
We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate healthy kids, strong families and a brighter future for all.
For more information, contact Kwamia Dorleans
Alpha Community Services YMCA offers services to clients referred by Connecticut’s statewide system for addressing chronic homelessness, the Coordinated Access Network (CAN). Through CAN referrals, Alpha Community Services Y provides Family Navigation; Emergency Shelter focused on families; Permanent Supportive Housing; Supportive Services to Veteran Families and also has been instrumental in creating and sustaining the Bridgeport Housing First Collaborative. All services include Case Management enriched through partnerships with a variety of community organizations. Also provided are specialized services to clients facing housing insecurity, as such, complies with all applicable privacy and confidentiality standards, including but not limited to, those of HUD, DOH, DMHAS, and HMIS.
Alpha Community Services YMCA provides case management services to all its clients. Case Managers provide support and crisis intervention for the clients. They link residents, both adult and youth, to mental health, substance abuse, employment, medical resources, educational opportunities and other services in the community. Case Managers assist families in the path of self-sufficiency.
In addition to offering support services through the case management model, the Y has developed its own programs for its clients: Workshops for Effective Parenting Skills, STD/HIV prevention, Dental Hygiene, Health and Wellness, Job Readiness, Eviction Prevention, and Financial Planning, among others.
Some of the activities for children include Summer Camp, Safety Around Water, swimming at the Y, arts and crafts activities, educational workshops, Read Across America day, Homework Assistance and Mentoring Programs.
The Bridgeport South End Community Center on 650 Park Avenue serves as the Alpha Community Services YMCA Administrative Office. Case management and client group sessions supported by grants and the Y Annual Campaign are also conducted at this site.
Bring your pup and loved ones for the 24th Annual Alpha Community Services YMCA 4-Mile Walk to End Homelessness on Saturday, May 16, 2026! Experience an inspiring morning filled with motivation, community spirit, and a shared mission to raise awareness and vital funds. Walk with purpose and be part of the movement to end homelessness!
Together, as a community, we can end homelessness!
WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 2026 • Registration 8:30AM • Walk 9:00AM
WHAT: 4 Mile Walk • Rain or Shine
WHERE: Captain’s Cove Seaport, 1 Bostwick Avenue, Bridgeport CT
Register at the Walk: Registration starts at 8:30AM
Register on-line: Click to register on-line $35
Interested in being a Sponsor? Learn more here: 2026 ACSY Walk Sponsor Opportunities, or contact Nick Hoffman at nhoffman@cccymca.org or Melissa Rosado at mrosado@cccymca.org P 203 366 2809
