As work to complete the new SAIL (Schleifer Adult Independent Living) campus continues at a fever pitch, the SAIL students who are set to move into the new facility are buzzing with excitement. Of the 42 beds available in the new, four-story, state-of-the-art facility, many have already been spoken for before the ribbon is cut, […]
Most of us have a general idea of what it means to make healthy lifestyle choices – but how often do we consider the reasons behind these choices and their long-term implications? Applied Wellness is a new course offered at Chapel Haven West that is designed to give students practice making healthy choices and discuss […]
Four journalism majors from Southern Connecticut State University have spent the fall semester interviewing, videoing and writing about all our happenings at Chapel Haven Schleifer Center. Under the guidance of Catherine Sullivan-DeCarlo, Vice President of Admissions and Marketing (and a proud journalism alum from SCSU), the students are enrolled in a semester-long capstone project called […]
The Schleifer Adult Independent Living (SAIL) campus is the newest part of our campus expansion and will be completed this December. This four-story, state-of-the-art facility will comprise 46,000 square feet. Upper floors will include one and two-bedroom apartments with centrally-located communal kitchens, a fireplace, gathering spaces and terraces. The building has a total of 42 […]
Caitlyn O’Brien was 21 when she first signed up with Ken’s Krew for job training and employment. At that time, she was living at home with her parents, James and Sharon O’Brien, in the Philly area, and was assigned to work in the paint department at a Home Depot in Frazer, PA. Since that time, […]
Thomas Ice, 25, has wowed audiences across greater New Haven with his lush jazz piano playing. Now, he is about to release his first full length album of 13 original songs, “Eagles Sound.” “The best song is called Eagles,” Thomas said. “I saw an eagle’s nest in the park, and I was really inspired by […]
Are you interested in a job in the food service industry? The Center for Employment Services and Opportunities (CESO) at Chapel Haven Schleifer Center is proud to announce a new, customized Culinary Arts Program and externship that will help lead interested candidates into the culinary arts field. Our Culinary Arts program can help you turn […]
It’s fall – time to turn over a new leaf and try a new class! Here’s a list of classes being offered for the fall quarter. You have until Tuesday to contact Cherice Grandy or your counselor and sign up! Our extracurricular classes are also open to the public – interested? Send an email to admission@chapelhaven.org […]
Two Chapel Haven community members have only been on the job a short time at Home Depot stores and both have already won big awards. Thumbs up to Mike Akersten, voted best “operational associate “ for the month through the Homer award by his coworkers at Home Depot in North Haven, and Cailean Oerkvitz, who […]
Our Healthy Cooking with Nicole series continues with an easy chicken recipe and a healthful, crunchy salad that makes a great go-with! Nicole Rainieri is a board certified holistic health counselor who teaches healthy cooking classes at Chapel Haven Schleifer Center. Our students love her recipes and enjoy learning how to cook easy but healthy and […]
