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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.

Employer Matching Gift Programs

Many employers offer Matching Gift programs that will match charitable contributions made by their employees, board members, and spouses.

This is a great way to maximize the impact of your donation. Connect with your employer’s HR dept. to find out if they offer such a program. If your employer uses a matching gift form, complete the form and send it along with your donation check to the following address:

Fellowship Place Inc.
441 Elm St
New Haven, CT 06511
Attn: Fundraising

If your employer uses a third-party online platform for matching gifts, kindly reach out to Melissa Holroyd, Director of Development, via email at mholroyd@fellowshipplace.org for assistance ensuring your donation is directed to Fellowship Place as per your preferences.