Congratulations to Alex W., a Chapel Haven West student who is excelling in his job at Trader Joe’s. In our Work Place Wednesday feature, we celebrate a young man who progressed through three wonderful internships and, upon graduating from Chapel Haven West, was able to gain paid employment in a setting that he enjoys. Alex […]
A panel of adults at Chapel Haven Schleifer Center, Inc. gave often-moving stories as they spoke Nov. 27 about their personal experiences entering the workforce. Listening were representatives from Chapel Haven’s Center for Employment Services and Opportunities (CESO) team, CESO advisors, CESO Executive Director Danielle Chiaraluce and Chapel Haven’s President Michael Storz. Also present was […]
The Chapel Haven Schleifer Center participated in #givingtuesday and raised a record amount of $22,034 in just 24 hours. Giving Tuesday, now in its seventh year, is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Giving Tuesday is observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday kicks off the […]
It’s a sunny day in Westville Village and the WVRA landscaping crew from Chapel Haven Schleifer Center, Inc. is hard at work. Led by Job Coach Ethan Peters, the trio – Drew B., Bobby T. and David S. – each have their specialties. Drew, who studied landscaping before coming to Chapel Haven, is especially good […]
Zack S. joined the Chapel Haven West (CHW) family in July of 2014, where he proceeded through the two-year residential program learning and implementing independent living skills, social communication skills, and vocational skills. Zack has always had a love for animals, so when thinking through internship opportunities he was able to begin his internship at […]
Chapel Haven’s Center for Employment Services and Opportunities (CESO) is pleased to announce a formal partnership with Ken’s Krew! This partnership can lead to multiple paid jobs in Connecticut’s Home Depot stores. Upon successful completion of training, Ken’s Krew participants will be offered 20 hours of work per week – and top-performing part-time employees may […]
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center, Inc. residents, families and community leaders gathered on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, to celebrate the most extensive campus expansion in the organization’s 46-year history. The festive event included: A ceremony and tours to celebrate the grand opening of the new residential and classroom building housing Chapel Haven’s REACH program, which helps adults […]
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 […]
