The Nia Alliance
Ashe Faith Project
About The Mt. Aery Development Corporation:
The Mount Aery Development Corporation (MADC) is a not for profit located in the hollow section of Bridgeport, CT. Established in 1995, MADC has provided services to low income families through after school and summer programs, HIV testing and education and foster care services. MADC continues to serve as a strong beacon of hope to this community by providing leadership and charitable support for many community efforts.
Our Mission
To secure and provide direct services and human development resources as well as outreach initiatives on behalf of under-served target populations in the greater Bridgeport community.
The Nia Alliance currently serves the Greater Bridgeport community and vicinity under the following program:
The Ashe Faith Project
Funded by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Faith and Community Based Support Initiative
Nancy Kingwood - Visionary of the Nia Alliance
Project Director, ASHE Faith Project
The Mount Aery Development Corporation (MADC) is a not for profit located in the hollow section of Bridgeport, CT. Established in 1995, MADC has provided services to low income families through after school and summer programs, HIV testing and education and foster care services. MADC continues to serve as a strong beacon of hope to this community by providing leadership and charitable support for many community efforts.
Our Mission
To secure and provide direct services and human development resources as well as outreach initiatives on behalf of under-served target populations in the greater Bridgeport community.
The Nia Alliance currently serves the Greater Bridgeport community and vicinity under the following program:
The Ashe Faith Project
Funded by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Faith and Community Based Support Initiative
- The Ashe Faith Project aims to reduce substance abuse and HIV/AIDS in communities of color by strengthening the partnerships between local community organizations and faith groups, utilizing a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion to maximize local synergies, promote program collaboration, and encourage service integration.
- Ashe provides referrals to substance abuse treatment, mental health support, primary health care, HIV counseling and testing, and other social services in our partner network.
- Staffing: Three of the Nia Alliance members serve as subcontractors on this program.
Nancy Kingwood - Visionary of the Nia Alliance
Project Director, ASHE Faith Project