Events
Events
Join us for an open house in 2020, New Haven and Tucson campuses
Interested in Chapel Haven Schleifer Center and Chapel Haven West? Our open houses are an ideal way to learn about our REACH and Asperger Syndrome Adult Transition (ASAT)/Chapel Haven West programs, along with our many day and community options. You also can tour our...
Healthy Cooking: California Avocado Chicken!
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...
Topping off ceremony marks milestone, draws media coverage!
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center, Inc. celebrated a "topping off" ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 5 that drew a big crowd and represents a milestone in construction of our new Schleifer Adult Independent Living (SAIL) center. Students, parents, staff and friends signed the...
Exciting voc news: Ken’s Krew comes to Chapel Haven!
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...
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center, Inc. opens new chapter!
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...
Welcome Center Ribbon Cutting draws standing room only!
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....
2nd Annual Jerry Berg Adult Round Robin Tennis a Smash Success
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center's 2ND ANNUAL Chapel Haven Tennis Round Robin in memory of the late Dr. Jerry Berg was a great success. Co-organizers Jerry Weil and Melissa Lawson (daughter of the late Dr. Berg) report that 36 individuals registered to play tennis, along...
ASAT Class at Southern CT State University Opens New Worlds to Students
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...
“We Dig Chapel Haven” draws standing room only!
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...
Chapel Haven’s Kimber Marchesi named Miss Amazing CT and competes nationally in Chicago
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...
Chapel Haven’s Community Life students give back at Mary Wade Home
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...
Chapel Haven Changes Lives: Jamie H. is pursuing her passions
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...
Chapel Haven Changes Lives: The colorful world of John Orr
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...
Interested in Chapel Haven? Now is the time to apply! Tips from Admissions
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,...
Chapel Haven Changes Lives: Shawn’s story
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...
Chapel Haven’s PAVE program receives great press coverage
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...
Chapel Haven West featured in two news segments on KVOA and KOLD
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...
Chapel Haven West student interviewed by local NBC news
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...
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center announces meals to go available for CH students, adults and staff
Thursday, March 19, 2020 Finally, some good news related to Covid-19 emerges that we can share with you! Due to concerns related to the virus and social distancing, we recognize that many stores have limited items and restaurants are closed. There are some adults who...
Sign up now for a Chapel Haven Schleifer Center virtual open house
Is the coronavirus keeping you indoors? Join us online as we talk about how Chapel Haven Schleifer Center and Chapel Haven West can blaze the path to adult independence. We are offering virtual open houses for the next three Wednesdays, during the lunch hour starting...
Ry Ry the Wellness Guy Advises: Don’t let the Lock Down Slow Your Self Down!
The experts are saying the best way to conquer COVID is social distancing (especially if you are immune-compromised). We are doing everything we can on campus to keep our community safe, but you also want to take care of yourself by keeping your immune system strong...
Chapel Haven: Family Weekend Activities cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns
The following message is being sent to all families today, March 12: We're so sorry! The SAIL Ribbon Cutting and Brunch @ Anthony's Oceanview set for May 2 and 3 are cancelled... Due to the recent concerns regarding coronavirus COVID-19, the Governor of CT's recent...
Wednesday, March 18 Update on Coronavirus, campus closing, restrictions
The following on March 18, 2020 is the latest communication sent to our staff, families and friends with regard to Coronavirus (COVID-19): Dear Families, Staff and Friends: Dear Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Families and Staff: Today, we received a visitation order...
Recipient of the Homer Award! Work Place Wednesday salutes Mike A.
Success in the workplace for residents of Chapel Haven is not measured just by the job they do but also by their job readiness skills, such as getting up early, taking the bus and reporting to the job on time. Mike A. is nailing all of that and more! Mike works for...
Working hard at Garden Catering! Work Place Wednesday Salutes Kyle D.
Damaris Garcia, journalism student at Southern Connecticut State University, reported this story in September 18, 2019 as part of Journalism Capstone coursework for Catherine Sullivan-DeCarlo. When Kyle Derman applied for a job at Garden Catering in New Haven,...
Preston gives a TV interview
Tuesday was an exciting day on campus as Preston gave an interview to WTNH News Channel 8, the local ABC news affiliate. Sarah Cody and photographer Mike Piskorski spent the morning with Preston and his handler, REACH teacher Danielle Drazen. Preston showed how he...
Chris Murray receives DDS 2019 Living the Mission award!
Congratulations to Chris Murray, a Chapel Haven community member, who was singled out by the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services for the 2019 DDS Living the Mission award! Chris came to Chapel Haven nearly 30 years ago from his home community of...