Catherine is an actress, singer, and producer. She has starred in many theater and television shows. Catherine has starred in shows like Law and Order, Third Watch, NYPD Blue, and more. She is best known as Rosa Santos on the hit show All My Children. Catherine remains active in hosting television programs for The Learning Channel. Catherine recently started as Amanda Wingfield in Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie at the iconic Victoria Theatre which earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Life! Theatre Awards this year.

Maryann Gardner is the Director of Life Change Programs at the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. A Board-Certified Practitioner awarded through the Center of Credentialing and Education, she also holds a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Counseling/Human Services, and a Master of Education Degree in Teaching and Learning Maryann is also Catherine's mother.

Lisa Chester is the Director of Development for Bridgeport Rescue Mission. She has been a fundraiser for over 10 years for various organizations.

Instagram; @ thecatherinegardner

Facebook; www.facebook.com/catherine.gardner.5

The Rose Video; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDythNc07v0

For information about the Hearts with Hope Event; Organization;

https://bridgeportrescuemission.org/

Residential Clients: https://youtu.be/MWZeGASRjvI

Renovations: https://youtu.be/8yt2SI_kbno