Ashley Staggers, 33, of Bridgeport, came home from prison earlier this year, and on Wednesday, she thanked a set of local nonprofits for helping her rebuild her life.
“I’ve come so far in a short period of time – and I could never have done it alone,” Staggers said.
The mom was one of dozens of returning citizens who took part in a job fair at Housatonic Community College Wednesday. Career Resources, along with other nonprofits whose mission is to help people returning home from prison, sponsored the event in partnership with the college…