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It was standing room only on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, as Chapel Haven cut the ribbon on the newly constructed Welcome Center. Featured speakers included Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, State Sen. Richard Blumenthal, State Representative Patricia Dillon, and Mayor Toni Harp. Also on the speaking program:  Alderman Richard Furlow, Diana Davis Spencer (mother of Kimberly LaManna), […]

It’s not too early to think about golf! Chapel Haven is delighted to announce our annual Chapel Haven Golf Tournament is set for Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, with a tee time of 11:30 a.m. at New Haven Country Club, 160 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden, CT. Chapel Haven has been changing lives since 1972! This fun event […]

Students enrolled in Chapel Haven’s ASAT program will enjoy an expanded college-level class in social communication starting at Southern Connecticut State University in the spring of 2018. For four years, Chapel Haven has collaborated with Southern CT State University’s Department of Communication Disorders to make the class available and meaningful for both university and ASAT […]

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 […]

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 […]

Students from Chapel Haven’s Community Life Program enjoy giving back to the community as volunteers. Every Wednesday, the students visit the Mary Wade Home to volunteer. They hang out with the seniors at the home, exercise with them, play cards and help them converse. Community member Kara A. likes volunteering because it gives her a […]

Jamie H. had quite a bit of adjusting to do when she first came to Chapel Haven from Houston, TX in 2006. First, there was the weather. “I had to get used to the snow,” she says with a chuckle. And then there was the matter of saying goodbye to her familiar environment. But today, […]

Our series, Chapel Haven Changes Lives, continues with John Orr, a talented artist and a beloved member of the Chapel Haven community. John has been at Chapel Haven for over 28 years and is well known for his passion and talent as an artist. John heads the custodial crew at Chapel Haven and stays busy […]

Chapel Haven is an award-winning, nationally accredited school and transition program serving 250-plus adults with a variety of abilities and needs. Chapel Haven occupies a flourishing campus at 1040 Whalley Avenue in New Haven, CT, and a satellite campus in Tucson, AZ called Chapel Haven West. We are underway with a multi-year, multi-million-dollar campus expansion […]

Chapel Haven Changes Lives is a new weekly feature that shines a spotlight on our wonderful students and community members as they talk about how independent living has changed their lives. Today, we’re talking to Shawn F. Shawn came to Chapel Haven 20 years ago from her hometown of Westchester, NY, and she admits, it […]

Chapel Haven’s PAVE program at Yale-New Haven Hospital has won some wonderful press coverage. Both the New Haven Register and News Channel 8 did stories on the graduation ceremony, which took place June 15 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Click here to read coverage in the New Haven Register. To see a story that aired on […]

Chapel Haven West was featured on News 4 KVOA, the local NBC news affiliate, and Executive Director Kenneth Hosto was profiled as a KOLD News 13 Hero in a special segment. The KVOA segment includes an interview with Chapel Haven West Executive Director Kenneth Hosto and follows Chapel Haven West graduate and community member Erik […]

A residential student at Chapel Haven West was interviewed by the local NBC TV news affiliate, KVOA, regarding a new way to detect autism in high-risk infants. Thomas Sheliga, who hails from Houston, TX, did a great job sharing his opinion on the importance of early detection. Here’s the news clip: New study finds method […]

Brian P. has become “the go-to-guy” in his new kitchen job at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. “Brian is a dependable employee and never calls out – he is to the go-to guy to cover shifts,” stated Canteen Chief Robert Hapchuck. Our current Work Place Wednesday feature, Brian is a Chapel Haven West […]

Chapel Haven has had some amazing publicity as of late. Chapel Haven helped organize Autism Awareness Day at the CT tennis open, with partners Clifford Beers and ASD Fitness. We had a great turnout of prospective families and also some fabulous coverage from WTNH News Channel 8 and health report Jocelyn Maminta. Enjoy these two stories: […]

Randall Womack, a Chapel Haven community member, has achieved a lot in his life, including gaining his own, independent life through Chapel Haven’s REACH program and continuing to grow his career as a Christian rapper. And now, Randy can add the rank of Eagle Scout to his roster. Eagle Scout is the highest rank that […]

Matty B. loves his job at the Home Depot in Orange because, as he says with his infectious grin, “I like helping customers out.” Matt works three days a week as a lot attendant at Home Depot. He helps customers out to their cars with their purchases. He greets people and carries the “lot phone” […]

Celebrate the Completion of New REACH Campus & groundbreaking for SAIL (Schleifer Adult Independent Living) campus! Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1-3 p.m. Under the Big Tent @ Chapel Haven 1040 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515 Refreshments Remarks Pep Rally   Campus tours Please bring a canned good or consider a monetary donation as James Trimble […]