$28,173.29
raised for vital New Haven nonprofits.
The relief fund is now closed. If you’re looking for somewhere to donate, suggestions are on our “How Can I Help?” page.
Due to the extenuating circumstances placed upon the Yale community as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the YHHAP Fast could not take place as scheduled on April 24.
However, our partner organizations and local nonprofits in New Haven need support more than ever. In past semesters, thanks to the choice of Yale students to participate, the YHHAP Fast has raised more than $13,000 in meal swipes to support organizations that address housing and food insecurity in New Haven, from soup kitchens to emergency shelters to advocacy groups. These basic needs, which require our attention every semester, are especially acute in the public health and economic crises of COVID-19, which have affected almost all routine services and events in the city. Right now, vulnerable New Haven residents and those who suffer from homelessness are in need of emergency aid relief to buy food, seek shelter, and self-isolate.
As a “virtual” Fast, the YHHAP Fast launched a weeklong fundraiser to directly benefit three New Haven organizations: New Reach, Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen, and HOPE Family Justice Center. 100% of donations to this fund went toward the emergency aid that these direct service organizations provide to New Haven residents.
Where did donations go?
downtown evening soup kitchen
DESK has altered its services for current circumstances, offering “grab-and-go” dinners and an outdoor food pantry (pictured above) with the option of delivering groceries to patrons’ homes. Learn more here and sign up to volunteer locally here.
new reach shelters and crisis services
New Reach provides a range of services to break the cycle of homelessness. During the crisis, they are continuing to shelter and feed many of New Haven’s homeless, who are especially vulnerable to the virus. Learn more here.
hope family justice center
The Hope Family Justice Center provides services to survivors of domestic violence. Now more than ever, it is crucial for them to be able to help families meet basic needs such as housing, food, formula, diapers, etc., so that survivors can get through this difficult time. Learn more here.
Not able to donate?
You can still help! Visit this page for ways to volunteer in New Haven and remotely.
Photo of DESK volunteers by Johnathon Henninger Photography.