Fellowship Founder Passes Away at 99

Fellowship Place founder Phyllis McDowell passed away over the weekend at age 99.   In 1960 Phyllis  started a Monday night drop-in social program for individuals living with mental health challenges.  Over the next few decades the Monday night program grew and expanded  to become the Fellowship Place we know today.  Phyllis was a true visionary.  She recognized the importance of positive social connections to one’s overall well being  long before anyone else was talking about peer support and the need for community based mental health programs.

The Fellowship Place staff, Board of Directors, and the people we serve send our condolences to Phyllis’ family and  our appreciation for Phyllis’  leadership and advocacy on mental health.

Coco the Goldendoodle Visits Fellowship Place

Coco the Goldendoodle, a certified Pet Therapy dog, visited Fellowship Place’s evening program on Tuesday night to  give  some love and attention to a our members.  Special thanks to Exceptional Side Kick Therapy Dogs for making the evening so much fun.

Fellowship Place recognizes Overdose Awareness Day

Fellowship Place recognized Overdose Awareness Day by joining other community agencies on the New Haven Green for a resource fair.  Our staff distributed information about services available at Fellowship Place and promoted the AA and NA meetings which are held on campus every week.

Thank You To Volunteers From DiMeo Construction

A big shout-out to volunteers from DiMeo Construction Company who worked at Fellowship Place for two full days this August. The volunteers installed a chair rail and painted the agency’s homeless drop-in program space and also built a new handicap ramp for one of the agency’s Permanent Supported Housing programs. DiMeo is a socially responsible company that is giving back to the community in a very impactful way. With rising costs for maintenance, DiMeo’s help with these projects makes it possible for the agency to focus resources on direct client care.

   

Greetings from CONNRI

Thanks to the Birgitta Johnson Campership Fund, 20 individuals from Fellowship Place enjoyed a 4-night getaway to CONNRI Lodge, operated by The Salvation Army. The vacation featured nature walks, boat rides, campfires, fishing, and a medieval banquet. Great fun and a welcome respite from city life.

Yale’s Mobile Mammography Van Visits Fellowship Place

Thank you  Yale New Haven Hospital for the mobile Mammography Van’s visit to Fellowship Place on July 17.  Fifteen women received  mammograms.  We appreciate Yale’s support  which makes it possible for female clients to be served right on the Fellowship Place campus, where they feel safe and comfortable.

Staff member Tasseine Easy (left) organized the day’s appointment schedule and is pictured with the Yale technicians.