Supporting immigrant integration through education and empowerment, more than 600 guests attended the Building One Community (B1C) benefit breakfast at Hyatt Regency Greenwich. The Stamford-based organization hosted the 12th annual event to fund programs such as English classes, skills development, legal services and workforce training. United States Senator Richard Blumenthal spoke at the gathering, along with clients who shared inspiring stories of how B1C services put them on the path to success. Since 2011, the nonprofit has served more than 19,000 immigrants from 129 different countries. b1c.org
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