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Ernie Trefz was a well-admired member of the business community with a deep commitment to Bridgeport. The Foundation’s generosity has been mostly targeted toward healthcare, human services, and education. The Foundation has been a contributor to The WorkPlace for over 16 years, mostly notably assisting with the establishment and annual support of the WorkPlace Scholarships fund. Workplace Scholarships fill the “job training gap” to provide job training and education funds for low-income people who require training but cannot access public training funds, nor can they afford to pay for training on their own. These crucial scholarships are made possible by support from foundations and corporations, such as the Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation, helping us serve more people in-need. Thanks to Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation grants of over $58,000, WorkPlace Scholarships have provided training opportunities to nearly two dozen unemployed people to obtain the skills they require to secure employment, increase earnings, and ultimately, better support their communities and families.

With the addition of two professional quality racks to the boutique, floor space is more efficiently utilized, donated professional clothing presentation is enhanced, and suiting volunteers may more efficiently assist clients. Also with the display rounds, the 2,000 square foot boutique is able to incorporate in-demand plus size clothing on the same racks as the other sizes. Fairfield Rotary Club members give their time and their talents to raise money in order to help make our community and surrounding communities become better places to live, “Service Above Self is the path.” We thank the Fairfield Rotary Club for their continued involvement and investment in our program, together every woman can be a success.