Christian Community Action
Christian Community Action (CCA) expresses faithful witness by providing help, housing and hope to families in need in New Haven. CCA serves families experiencing homelessness by providing apartment style emergency shelter and the Moving to Work Housing Program. CCA also provides other emergency needs such as food, diapers, and assistance with utilities to people in the community. With its ARISE (Accessing Resources for Independence, Skill building and Employment) Center, CCA goes beyond emergency help and incorporates a two-generational approach with families to help them on their journey to independence. The organization also engages in advocacy through its Advocacy and Education Project, incorporating data and people’s stories to change systems that perpetuate poverty and injustice.
The Fellow assist ARISE staff with helping residents and community members access child care and employment.
Read the organization’s placement proposal
Learn more: ccahelping.org
New Reach
For over 30 years, New Reach has been dedicated to ending homelessness and providing housing stability. New Reach offers shelter, supportive housing, and essential services to families and individuals in need, empowering them to achieve lasting independence. Each year, New Reach supports over 5,000 individuals through a holistic approach that combines housing, advocacy, and personalized services.
There are two placements available at this site:
Fundraising Development Fellow
The Fellow will collaborate with New Reach’s fundraising development team to cultivate relationships with current and potential donors, strengthen community partnerships, and support events that advance the organization’s mission. This project aims to improve donor retention, engage new supporters, and foster sustainable partnerships with local businesses, Yale organizations, and community groups.
Read the organization’s placement proposal for Fundraising Development
Human Resources Fellow
The Fellow will work within the Human Resources department to improve employee engagement processes. These processes include onboarding, offboarding, and the new hire orientation experience. The Fellow will also focus on making recommendations for increasing efficiency. This includes maximizing technology and ensuring a compliant hard and electronic file storage system is in place.
Read the organization’s placement proposal for Human Resources
Learn more: newreach.org
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Southern CT
Michelle’s House, home of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Connecticut (SCDAA.CT), focuses on enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease (SCD) and related conditions. Through prevention strategies, education, support services, partnerships, and advocacy, SCDAA.CT empowers the community to manage SCD and improve their overall well-being.
The Fellow will contribute to the organization’s communications by writing the Membership Newsletter and will assist in securing a grant for its new Sickle Cell Trait Testing Van initiative. Additionally, the Fellow will develop a report on the status of SCD in Connecticut using data provided by the Department of Public Health.
Read the organization’s placement proposal
Learn more: michelleshousect.org