All posts by: Catherine

Dylan K. loves his job with New Haven Public Schools’ Food Service program, serving lunch at Clinton Avenue School, so much, he is now studying online for a food handler’s certificate. Chapel Haven has changed his life in many ways, he says. “I have learned how to stick to a budget, how to plan a […]

Chapel Haven drew more than 200 families and friends at its September 15 groundbreaking, celebrating a new chapter in Chapel Haven’s storied history. Chapel Haven is underway with a multi-year campus expansion, with the ultimate goal of providing lifelong services to adults with social and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1972, Chapel Haven empowers 250 adults […]

John D. can still recall the butterflies he felt 10 years ago when he and his parents started looking for a transition program for him after he graduated New Canaan High School. While high school was good for the most part, John found it sometimes difficult to make friends, and couldn’t imagine living a life […]

Chapel Haven is delighted to announce several upcoming events open to prospective parents. See below for more details and save your seat! If you are interested in Chapel Haven West, our Tucson, AZ-based campus program, please scroll down and register for an open house set for Veterans Day in Tucson. This fall, there is a […]

This week, Chapel Haven Changes Lives is proud to feature Chris L., who has been at Chapel Haven since 2004 and has gained an independent and social life. Chris came to Chapel Haven from his hometown of Voorhees, NJ. His life before Chapel Haven consisted of him living at home, and although he enjoyed that, he […]

With the forecast filled with threats of hurricanes and flooding, James Trimble is like a singular candle lit and eager to help. A Chapel Haven community member for a dozen years, this Sunday, James will set up his table at the Stop & Shop in Amity from 1 -4 p.m. and will invite shoppers to […]

Chapel Haven is excited to announce new evening classes for current students, community members and interested folks living nearby. Registration is happening now so check out the offerings and sign up today! Got a question? Call Karin Frodel at (203) 397-1714, ext. 164, or email her at Karin Healthy Breakfast (Mon. 7-8am)  Taught by Tammy […]

Nandi J. describes herself as a shy girl who has “come out of her shell” since she started as a day student in Chapel Haven’s Community Life Program. Age 24, Nandi is a New Haven native who attends Chapel Haven Monday-Friday in a structured program where students do volunteer work at rotating community sites, make […]

Andrew A. loves his life at Chapel Haven. Age 61, Andrew came here in 1977 from his hometown of New York City and admits he knew very little about what it took to live independently or to gain employment. “I knew nothing about life skills until I started at Chapel Haven,” Andrew says. After spending […]

Chapel Haven is proud of our own Kimber Marchesi, who was named Miss Amazing Connecticut in her age group and went on to compete in the fifth National Miss Amazing Gala, Aug. 5-7 in Chicago. Kimber is from Darien and is the daughter of Maggie and Bob Marchesi of Darien While Kimber was not selected […]