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Helping Hands
Sharing the spirit of the season with needy area non-profits
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Business New Haven
12/10/2001
By:
Priscilla Searles
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'Tis the season to reflect, be thankful for all we are blessed with as citizens of the United States. It is also the season to remember those who need help and assistance. We hope businesses and individuals who are able will reach out to someone in need by writing a check to one of Connecticut's many non-profit organizations that rely on the kindness of strangers for their very survival. The following is a list of just some of Connecticut's many worthwhile organizations dedicated to improving life for those less fortunate.
AIDS Project New Haven
1302 Chapel Street
New Haven 06511
203-624-0947
Founded in 1983, this organization is committed to providing support services and basic needs to individuals and families infected or affected by HIV and AIDS. APNH also works to increase public awareness of HIV, promote prevention, provide education programs, advocacy and secure funding for all of these services.
Alzheimer's Association
2911 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden 06518
203-230-1777
www.ctalz.org
Founded in 1983, this national health organization is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all persons affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders through educational programs, compassionate services, access to resources and support for research.
American Red Cross
South Central Connecticut Chapter
703 Whitney Avenue
New Haven 06511
203-787-6721
www.ctredcross.org
Southeastern Fairfield
County Chapter
158 Brooklawn Avenue
Bridgeport 06604
203-576-1010
Milford Chapter
1 Plymouth Place
Milford 06460
203-874-2531
Waterbury Area Chapter
64 Holmes Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06710
203-755-1137
Association of Retarded Citizens of Greater New Haven Inc.
109 Sanford Street
Hamden 06514
203-288-7932
Established in 1952 to provide quality services to meet selected needs of individuals with mental retardation in the New Haven area.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of
Southwestern Connecticut Inc.
2470 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport 06605
203-366-3766
The Connecticut chapter was founded 25 years ago to provide quality mentoring programs to children and youths through a professionally supported one-to-one relationship with a caring adult.
Casa Otonal
135 Sylvan Avenue
New Haven 06519
203-773-1847
Casa promotes the well-being of Hispanic seniors and families by providing housing, social services, transportation, education, health and recreational activities.
Chapel Haven
1040 Whalley Avenue
New Haven 06515
203-397-1714
www.chapelhaven.com
Established in 1972, Chapel Haven is an independent living program providing a continuum of residential and community support services to adults with cognitive disabilities, maintaining an apartment-style residential program focusing on life skills, education, employment and recreation. In addition it offers a community-based support living program for clients.
Children's Center of Hamden
1400 Whitney Avenue
Hamden 06517
203-248-2116
www.childrenscenterhamden.org
Founded in 1833 as the New Haven Orphan Asylum, the center provides a safe and nurturing environment for children in treatment for behavioral, emotional and/or learning disabilities.
Children in Placement
Connecticut Inc.
300 Whalley Avenue
New Haven 06511
203-784-0344
www.childreninplacement.org
Founded in 1979 to recruit and train volunteers to facilitate the process of securing safe and permanent homes for all children involved in abuse and neglect proceedings.
Columbus House Inc.
New Haven 06519
203-773-9673
www.columbushouse.org
Established in 1982, Columbus House provides food and shelter for homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless, assessments, case management, programs and services for most of the common root causes of homelessness.
Connecticut Food Bank
(main office and warehouse)
150 Bradley Street
East Haven 06512
203-469-5000
www.ctfoodbank.org
Founded in 1982, it serves emergency feeding agencies in Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham counties, providing food annually for an estimated 250,000 people in need.
Coordinating Council for Children in Crisis
131 Dwight Street
New Haven 06511
203-624-2600
Founded in 1977 to prevent child abuse, neglect and victimization through home visiting, parent education, family-strengthening activities, counseling and advocacy.
Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven Inc.
P.O. Box 1329
New Haven 06505
203-865-1957
Founded in 1977, DVS promotes public awareness of domestic violence and specific services to survivors including emergency shelter, court-based services, counseling, 24-hour hot line and support groups for domestic violence victims as well as community education programs.
Easter Seals Goodwill Industries
95 Hamilton Street
New Haven 06511
203-777-2000
www.connix.com/~esgw
Goodwill Industries was founded in 1930 and merged with Easter Seals in 1969. Its mission is to enhance employment opportunities and the quality of life for people with disabilities and other special needs.
Farnam Neighborhood House
162 Fillmore Street
New Haven 06513
203-562-9194
Farnam Neighborhood House is a center for the entire community, focusing on nurturing young children, promoting positive youth development and strengthening families and community through involvement.
FISH of Greater New Haven
P.O. Box 8552
New Haven 06531
203-469-8967
Founded in 1968, FISH delivers non-perishable food to the homes of those who are not able to go to a food pantry.
HART Inc. (Housing Alternatives for Retarded Today)
3018 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden 06518
203-288-6167
www.hartinc.org
Founded in 1979, HART provides support to 120 individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings throughout Connecticut.
Hole-in-the-Wall Gang Camp
555 Long Wharf Drive
New Haven 06511
203-772-0522
www.holeinthewallgang.org
Founded in 1988, this residential summer camp and year-round center serves children and families coping with cancer and serious blood diseases.
Jewish Family Service of New Haven Inc.
1440 Whalley Avenue
New Haven 06515
203-389-5599
Founded in 1881, this non-sectarian social service agency serving New Haven county, it offers services in counseling, adoption, foster care, food assistance and assists adults with development disabilities in gaining employment success.
LEAP (Leadership, Education, Athletics in Partnership)
31 Jefferson Street
New Haven 06511
203-773-0770
www.leapforkids.org
Founded in 1991, this organization, now active in five Connecticut cities, provides youth education and leadership training designed to achieve positive academic and social outcomes for those living in high distressed urban neighborhoods.
Life Haven Inc.
447 Ferry Street
New Haven 06513
203-776-6208
www.lifehaven.org
Founded in 1983, this shelter, which can temporarily house up to 20 families at a time, provides a safe and nurturing environment for homeless pregnant women and women with young children.
Literacy Volunteers of America
177 State Street, Third Floor
Bridgeport 06604
203-579-2208
www.literacyvolunteers.org
580 Ella Grasso Boulevard
New Haven 06519
203-865-3867
105 Miller Street
Meriden 06450
203-235-1714
267 Grand Street
Waterbury 06702
203-754-1164
Founded in 1971, this organization trains and certifies adult tutors to provide free, confidential tutoring for adults in basic literacy and English for speakers of other languages and family programs for parents.
Make a Wish Foundation of Connecticut Inc.
940 White Plains Road
Trumbull 06611
203-261-9044
www.wish-ct.org
Founded in 1986, this organization grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.
March of Dimes Connecticut Chapter
255 Pitkin Street
East Hartford 06108
800-446-9255
www.connix.com/~modimect/
The Connecticut chapter was formed in 1939 to assist the national campaign in the search for a preventive solution to polio. Today it funds research to prevent birth defects.
Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut
501 George Street|
New Haven 06511
203-777-LOVE
www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse-ct.org
Founded in 1986, this house provides a temporary home for the families of children in need of the services at nearby health facilities.
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
131 Bradley Road
Woodbridge 06525
203-389-3595
www.madd.org/ct/
Founded in 1984, this organization's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
SARAH Inc.
71 Whitfield Street
Guilford 06437
203-453-6531
www.sarah-inc.org
Founded in 1957, SARAH provides quality programs and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Its mission is to empower individuals to secure their rights and achieve their personal best with dignity and respect.
Special Olympics Connecticut Inc.
2666 State Street
Hamden 06511
203-230-1201
www.soct.org
Founded in 1968, Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in variety of Olympic-type sports.
Valley United Way
75 Liberty Street
P.O. Box 418
Ansonia 06401
203-735-9331
www.valleyunitedway.org
Five largest funding recipients: Boys & Girls Clubs of Lower Naugatuck Valley, Valley chapter of American Red Cross, Catholic Family Services of Ansonia, Housatonic Council of Boy Scouts of America, Valley YMCA.
United Way of Branford
One Main Street
P.O. Box 294 Branford 06405
203-488-3322
Five largest funding recipients: American Red Cross, East Shore Adult Day Center, SARAH Inc., Visiting Nurse Association, Clifford Beers Clinic.
United Way Eastern Fairfield County
75 Washington Avenue
Bridgeport 06604
203-334-5106
www.thewaytocare.org
Five largest funding recipients: American Red Cross, Catholic Family Services, Family Services Woodfield, Hall Neighborhood House, YMCA.
United Way of Meriden & Wallingford
35 Pleasant Street, Suite 1E
Meriden 06450
203-235-4403
www.unitedwaymw.org
Five largest funding recipients: American Red Cross, Child Guidance Clinic, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Catholic Family Services, Women & Family Center.
Middlesex United Way
100 Riverview Center, Suite 185
Middletown 06457
860-346-8695
www.middlesexunitedway.org
Five largest funding recipients: American Red Cross Middlesex County chapter, the Connection Inc., YMCA of Greater Middletown, Middlesex Hopsital Family Advocacy Program, Rushford Center.
United Way of Milford
54 Darina Place
Milford 06460
203-874-6791
Five largest funding recipients: Bridges, American Red Cross Milford chapter, Milford-Orange YMCA, Milford Council on Aging, Catholic Family Services of Milford.
United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls
284 Church Street
P.O. Box 209
Naugatuck 06770
203-757-9855
Five largest funding recipients: YMCA of Naugatuck, American Red Cross Naugatuck chapter, Family Services of Greater Waterbury, Child Guidance Clinic, Catholic Family Services.
United Way of Greater New Haven
71 Orange Street
New Haven 06510
203-772-2010
www.uwgnh.org
Five largest funding recipients: American Red Cross South Central Connecticut chapter, Clifford Beers Guidance Clinic, New Haven Boys & Girls Club, West Haven Community House, Catholic Family Services.
United Way of the Central Naugatuck Valley
24 Leavenworth Street
P.O. Box 2688
Waterbury 06723
203-757-9855
www.ctunitedway.org/localways/waterbury.htm
Five largest funding recipients: American Red Cross Waterbury, Women's Emergency Shelter Inc., Family Service Association of Waterbury Inc., Children's Community School, Salvation Army Waterbury.
Women & Family Life Center
96 Fair Street
Guilford 06437
203-458-6699
www.womenandfamilylifecenter.org
Founded in 1991, this organization helps women and families meet the challenges of daily life and personal development.
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