SWCHC Inc

10/15/2026

We're in the final stretch of our $50 for 50 Campaign! 🎉

As we celebrate 50 years of serving our community, there's still time to make a difference! A donation of just $50 is a meaningful way to honor Southwest Community Health Center's legacy and help us continue providing quality, accessible healthcare to those who need it most.

For 50 years, we've cared for more than 1 million patients, and with your support, we can continue making an impact for generations to come.

💙 Help us finish strong! Donate today: donorbox.org/swchc-50-for-50

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Following the Golden Gala, we want to take another moment to recognize the incredible honorees who were celebrated that evening. 💙💛

Their leadership, service, commitment, and impact reflect the very best of Southwest Community Health Center and the Greater Bridgeport community.

Congratulations again to our 2026 Golden Gala honorees:

Dr. Monette M. Ferguson, Ed.D. — Community Partner Award
Lawrence A. Vitulano, Ph.D., ABPP — Distinguished Service Award
Thomas J. Krause, MPH — Lifetime Achievement Award
Howard Smith, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C — Janet Skane Stern Award

We were proud to honor each of you as part of Southwest’s 50th Anniversary celebration and are grateful for all you have done — and continue to do — for our community.

10/08/2026

What a golden night. 💛

Last week, friends and supporters old and new gathered for Southwest Community Health Center’s Golden Gala, celebrating 50 years of caring for the Greater Bridgeport community. We were grateful to welcome a number of elected representatives who joined us in marking this special milestone.

From heartfelt tributes to joyful moments on the dance floor, the evening gave us so much to celebrate—and so many people to thank. To our honorees, sponsors, community partners, staff, volunteers, and everyone who attended: thank you for making the night shine and for being part of Southwest’s story.

A special thank-you to The Patterson Club for the wonderful accommodations, delicious food, and warm hospitality that made the evening so memorable.

As we reflect on five decades of service, we look ahead with gratitude and a renewed commitment to the people who make our work matter. Thank you for helping us carry that care into the next 50 years.

10/01/2026

We’re proud to recognize our Went Field Park Sponsors: Hancock Pharmacy, Henry Schein Medical, Moneco Advisors, RxTrail Consulting, and The Walter E. Luckett Jr. Foundation.

Their support of the Golden Gala helps Southwest Community Health C
enter continue its mission of providing quality, accessible care and serving the Greater Bridgeport community.
Thank you to each of these organizations for helping us celebrate 50 years of care, impact, and community — and for supporting the work ahead. 💙💛

10/01/2026

The Golden Gala Auction is officially LIVE! 🎉✨

There are some incredible items up for bid, and every bid helps support Southwest Community Health Center and the work we do throughout the Greater Bridgeport community.

Take a look, place your bids, and help us make this milestone celebration even more meaningful. 💙💛

How to bid: Visit the auction page, register or sign in, verify your account, and start bidding!

A huge thank you to all of our generous auction donors for helping make this possible!

🔗 Visit SWCHC.org/GoldenGala to start bidding.

09/30/2026

Sponsor Spotlight ✨

A big thank you to M&T Bank and Viking Construction for supporting Southwest Community Health Center’s Golden Gala as McLevy Green Sponsors.

Their generous support helps Southwest continue providing accessible, high-quality care and strengthening its impact throughout the Greater Bridgeport community.

We’re grateful to have them helping us celebrate 50 years of care, impact, and community. 💙💛

09/30/2026

Tonight’s the night! ✨💙💛

As we get ready to celebrate Southwest Community Health Center’s 50th Anniversary at the Golden Gala, we want to take a moment to thank all of the sponsors who helped make this milestone celebration possible.

Your support helps Southwest continue providing care, expanding access, and strengthening its impact throughout the Greater Bridgeport community. We’re incredibly grateful to have so many businesses, organizations, and community partners standing with us as we celebrate 50 years — and look ahead to what comes next.

A special thank you to all of our Golden Gala sponsors: Community Health Network of Connecticut, Gilead, Viking Construction, M&T Bank, Hancock Pharmacy, Henry Schein Medical, Moneco Advisors, RxTrail Consulting, The Walter E. Luckett Jr. Foundation, Alliance, DailyMed Pharmacy, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Guss, Fairfield University, Hartford HealthCare, Optimus Health Care, Pritchard, Sacred Heart University, Shipman & Goodwin, USentra, Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital, Anne Marie Mangialaschi, Aquarion Water Company, Arlene Higgins, Axiom, BGVL, Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Vitulano, Drs. Steven and Claudette Kunkes, Ion Bank, LifeBridge, OneDigital, University of Bridgeport, and Zorro.

09/29/2026

Another grocery run, another easy way to support Southwest! 🛒

This September, every $2.50 reusable Community Bag purchased at the Stop & Shop at 760 Villa Avenue in Fairfield means a $1 donation to Southwest Community Health Center.

Pick up a bag while you shop and help turn an everyday purchase into support for our community.

09/29/2026

We’re proud to recognize Gilead as a Beardsley Park Sponsor of Southwest Community Health Center’s 50th Anniversary Golden Gala! 💙💛

Gilead’s work is centered on developing innovative medicines for serious diseases and helping improve health for people and communities around the world.

Their support of the Golden Gala helps Southwest celebrate 50 years of service while continuing the work that matters most: expanding access to high-quality healthcare throughout Greater Bridgeport.

Thank you, Gilead, for standing with Southwest and supporting the community we serve. We’re honored to have you be part of this historic celebration. ✨