Today Fellowship Place received 500 pairs of socks from BOMBAS. The socks will be distributed to homeless clients in the Fellowship Inn and to other needy agency clients throughout the winter months. BOMBAS is working with nonprofits across the country to make our communities better for vulnerable men and women. A great example of corporate social responsibility!
Fellowship Place has been awarded a $3,000 grant award from the Petit Family Foundation for the Expressive Arts program, which utilizes artistic expression in various forms as a therapeutic tool. “Fellowship Place is very grateful for this support from the Petit Family Foundation” says Executive Director, Mary A. Guerrera, “we are honored to be chosen as a 2020 award recipient. The expressive arts program has been an important outlet and resource for our clients during the coronavirus crisis.”
The Petit Family Foundation honors the memories of Jennifer Hawke-Petit, Hayley Elizabeth Petit, and Michaela Rose Petit by continuing the kindness, idealism and activism that defined their lives. The Foundation’s funds are given to foster the education of young people, especially women in the sciences; to improve the lives of those affected by chronic illnesses; and to support efforts to protect and help those affected by violence.
Fellowship Place continues to gradually add new on campus programming while ensuring that all state and federal guidelines on the prevention of Corona-virus are followed. Beginning on Monday August 3, the Social program will offer a total of 15 group activities per week. Attendance for each activity is capped, so reservations are a must. Call Charlotte Sabovic at 203-401-4227, ext. 1207 for more information. To go meals continue to be served at 12 noon, Monday-Friday. Staff is also available for one on one meetings by appointment, and intakes for new referrals are being scheduled.
Fellowship Place and its staff are working very hard to adapt to the community’s “new normal” by offering creative programs, support, and assistance with basic needs for all of our clients.
Stay well and be safe.
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.
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.
