Vox Church Hands Out Nearly 12,000 Diapers to Bridgeport Foster Families

Vox Church joined state child welfare and foster family groups on Oct. 9 in Bridgeport to give away nearly 12,000 free diapers to local foster families. The event is part of a broader push by the church to support Bridgeport families as it prepares to move its campus downtown.

Why it matters: - Diapers are a basic, recurring expense for foster families. - The giveaway targeted Bridgeport families caring for children through the foster system. - The event added another local support effort as Vox Church expands its Bridgeport presence.

What happened: - Vox Church partnered with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families and the Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families. - The groups distributed nearly 12,000 free diapers on Friday, Oct. 9. - The giveaway took place at the Department of Children and Families office in Bridgeport. - Leslie Reyes of the Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families said community support helps build a solid foundation, security and commitment for children in need.

The details: - The diaper distribution followed several other Bridgeport-focused efforts by Vox Church. - Those efforts included a teacher supply drive for local educators. - Vox Church also worked with the Bridgeport Rescue Mission to distribute more than 500 backpacks to students. - The church hosted a summer VBS for families of P.T. Barnum School. - Vox Church also joined service projects with Green Village Initiative. - Hiram Orama, Bridgeport Campus Pastor at Vox Church, said the church seeks the good of the city by partnering with churches and organizations to serve people in need and underserved neighborhoods. - Vox Church announced plans to move its Bridgeport campus to the Downtown Cabaret Theatre. - The new location is expected to provide more space for Sunday services as attendance grows. - The Downtown Cabaret Theatre site is also expected to serve as a hub for continued community outreach.

Between the lines: - Vox Church is using visible service projects to deepen its role in Bridgeport beyond weekend worship. - The move downtown suggests the church is betting on continued growth and a larger civic footprint. - The church’s outreach work aligns with its stated mission to serve New England communities through partnerships.

What's next: - Vox Church plans to open its Bridgeport campus at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre. - The church said the new site will support both expanded services and future outreach. - More information about service times and locations is available at VoxChurch.org.