Angel Fund

The Angel Fund funds, purchases and distributes, free of charge to partnering hospitals in Connecticut, beautiful boxes filled with items carrying importance and sentiment immeasurable to families whose babies are stillborn or who died shortly after birth. The boxes include items such as the Angel Fund's exclusive footprint pin, journal and memory book, a handmade receiving blanket and burial gown, the books Empty Cradle, Broken Heart and Tiny Hands Change the World as well as information on national support groups and web sites.

Partnering hospitals personalize each box with the baby's hand  and foot prints, measurements and priceless photos to include in the memory book. The baby's own hospital hat, measuring tape and bracelets also become a part of the memory box, and nurses distribute them to grieving families before they leave the hospital.

The Angel Fund also supports community bereavement services, contributes to the funding for research on stillbirth and SIDS, and donates monetary gifts to families in need, hospitals and other charitable organizations.
 

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CitySeed

What began in 2004 with four neighbors in search of a locally grown tomato has become CitySeed, a community-based nonprofit that believes everyone should have access to fresh, healthy food!  In addition to establishing five farmer's markets that accept food stamps and WIC coupons in New Haven's neighborhoods, CitySeed has also advocated for food policy change on the local, state and federal levels.  We appreciate your support in helping us grow an equitable, local food system that promotes economic development, community development, and sustainable agriculture.

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The Hole in The Wall Gang Camp

Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, Connecticut is a nonprofit, residential summer camp and year-round center serving children and their families coping with cancer and other serious illnesses and conditions. Through Camp programs, year-round outreach to hospitals and clinics,and ongoing services for children, families and caregivers, the Camp serves more than 15,000 annually. All of the Camp's services are provided free of charge.

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New Haven Home Recovery

It is the mission of NHHR to promote the independence of women and children confronted with homelessness, HIV/AIDS and behavioral health issues in a supportive environment where their potential can be realized. NHHR achieves its mission by sheltering, housing, stabilizing and furnishing families.

NHHR operates two homeless shelters for women and children. Last year, NHHR sheltered 347 families, including 131 children. The shelter program provides residents with more than simply a “hot and cot.”  Clients are provided with case management services that include, but are not limited to: housing advocacy, education, medical care, child care, financial assistance, food pantry and clothing.  The number of requests for a bed at the shelters has increased over 200% in the last year, meaning NHHR’s services are needed more than ever.

The agency provides supportive housing in the Greater New Haven area to families who are addressing a wide range of issues such as HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental health, homelessness and poverty. Supportive housing transitions homeless families into affordable homes in the community and provides the necessary services for them to transition to independence.  Ninety-nine families were housed by NHHR in the last fiscal year.   Most of these families moved directly from shelter or motels to a home of their own.

NHHR provides in-home visiting, advocacy, and stabilization services to families with children through a variety of programs in New Haven and Bridgeport.  Home visiting and intensive case management are crucial components in stabilizing a family.  Homeless prevention and rapid re-housing from shelters and other temporary shelter are important for the well-being of the families.   Last year NHHR served 462 children in stabilization programs.

The Furniture Co-op (TFC) collects gently used furniture from the public and distributes it to families transitioning out of homelessness, living with disabilities or suffering from other hardships. The Co-op has 27 member agencies that refer their clients to the program. From January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010, 597 households, including 738 children receive furniture from TFC.  For $40 a family selects furniture out of four major and two minor items. Major items include: beds, dressers, kitchen tables and chairs, and sofas. Minor items range from coffee tables to cribs to nightstands.

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New Haven Ballet

Now in its 26th year, the New Haven Ballet provides the finest classical ballet training in southern Connecticut.
The school's curriculum is designed to develop strong, flexible, and versatile dancers who can adapt to a variety of styles and dance forms.
The skills acquired by students of the New Haven Ballet can take them far beyond the studio and stage and help them succeed in every area of life.

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The Children’s Center of Hamden

The Children’s Center of Hamden is a private nonprofit multi-service agency whose mission focuses on providing quality treatment and education for children and their families. Approximately 85 boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 18 live at The Center and an additional 100 clients are served on a daily outpatient basis. The children suffer from one or more of a variety of problems: psychological and social problems; physical and/or sexual abuse; learning disabilities; substance abuse; and family trauma.

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