Thank You to the Callahan Family for Your Generous Support!

Volunteer Mike Callahan and his family have provided agency employees with lunch two times a week throughout the partial shutdown (required due to the corona-virus crisis). The employees are helping to make certain agency clients receive a minimum level of service, including daily “to go” meals, cleaning supplies, and masks. The agency has also kept the Fellowship Inn open so our homeless clients have access to free showers and laundry facilities. We are so grateful to the Callahan family for their generosity and recognition of the sacrifices is staff is making to keep the agency at least partially open.

Shown: volunteer Mike Callahan (right) and Alan Thayer, Fellowship Place’s Food Service Coordinator are unloading Mike’s car.

A Message From Our Executive Director

As Executive Director of Fellowship Place, I have been amazed this week by the commitment to our agency’s mission and the hard work carried out by our staff. From Maintenance, Direct Services, Food Services to Admin Support, whether working on campus or remotely from home, our team has managed to carry out vital services to the individuals we serve and keep important business functions operating. Although we are not considered officially part of the healthcare system, Fellowship Place staff are making a huge contribution to the community by helping vulnerable clients with no natural supports get through these challenging and unprecedented times. My thanks go out to every employee. Be proud of your work and stay positive.

Thank you Kolmar Americas Inc. and American GreenFuels

Today was a wonderful day for Fellowship Place.  Kolmar Americas and American GreenFuels donated $10,000 to provide approximately 3,500 meals and food bags for distribution to individuals served by the agency for the duration of the Coronavirus crisis.  Many of the agency’s clients rely on the agency for at least 1-2 meals per day and for daily structure and support.  The current public health crisis we face is especially scary and disruptive to those with limited resources and few if any natural supports. Fellowship Place remains open for limited hours and is providing “to go” meals and access to other basic needs like showers and laundry for about 75 clients a day. Corporate partners like Kolmar Americas and American GreenFuels help make it all possible.

Fellowship Place partners with Yale University and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program

Fellowship Place was very fortunate again this year to partner with Yale University and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). Nine student volunteers, led by Tylar Bloch and Bessie Bauman, conducted free income tax preparation services on campus on Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15. A majority of individuals working with Fellowship’s Employment program are new to filing taxes and may not have the financial resources to pay a for-profit tax preparer. The volunteers provide a valuable service that helps our clients understand and fulfill their tax filing responsibilities and get their tax refunds in a timely manner. Special thanks to Tylar, Bessie, and their awesome team!

Fellowship Place Women Artist Exhibit at The Women and Family Life Center in Guilford

Seven women from Fellowship Place’s Artship group recently exhibited their work at The Women and Family Life Center in Guilford. The exhibit titled “Art, Healing & Being a Woman” explored the relationship between art, mental health, and womanhood. Each artist shared her personal story about the role art plays in her recovery. In addition, the agency’s Expressive Arts Coordinator Joyce Gendler facilitated a group art project for the artists, attendees, and members of the Center. The collaborative project was donated to the Women and Family Life Center.

Pictured are four of the seven Fellowship artists who participated in this very special community event.

Happy Holidays from Fellowship Place!

The Fellowship Place Community sends our friends, colleagues and supporters best wishes for a very Happy Holiday Season!