For Sydney Perry, Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine is a special expression of the spirit of Passover, which encourages the faithful to help those who are vulnerable or hungry.
“Despite the fact that the Dow Jones average has accelerated, a lot of people are still pu
Published Sunday, March 27, 2011 in New Haven Register.
In late 2009, a 38-year-old Branford woman with two young children was devastated when her husband said he was leaving and wanted a divorce. Stunned, Donna (not her real name) spiraled into depression and anxiety. The divorce left her with the apartment and most of the responsibility for supporting their two children, ages 10 and 13. Shortly after the divorce was finalized, Donna’s hours were cut at her workplace and, within a few months, she had fallen behind on the rent.
Charitable program has given out $555,000 to area agencies
Published in the New Haven Register, Sunday, March 13, 2011 By Steve Higgins
Bill was out of work for more than a year before he and his wife turned to the Women and Family Life Center in Guilford for help in 2010. With two children to feed, the couple had come to a point where they couldn’t make the mortgage payment on their Guilford home, even after working with the bank. Read full article
Fundraising campaigns target specific groups in need
Published: Sunday, March 06, 2011 in New Haven Register By Steve Higgins, Special to the Register
Editor’s note: Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine is an emergency winter fundraising program of United Way of Greater New Haven and the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven to raise awareness and funds to address critical housing and hunger needs in the region. This is one in a series of articles outlining those needs. To get involved, visit www.n2nlifeline.org.
Valerie was working as a teacher and living on the Shoreline two years ago when her life began to come apart. She was laid off from her job and last year was evicted from her apartment. Valerie moved into a less expensive apartment in New Haven and took on part-time work, but it wasn’t enough to pay all of the bills. With nowhere else to turn, Valerie approached Jewish Family Service of New Haven for help. The organization provided Valerie with emergency money to pay her car insurance bill and her electric bill that month. “They came through for me,” said Valerie, who now is working three part-time jobs. “I don’t know how I would have gotten through that rough patch. I still struggle day to day, but that particular time, it was even worse. It was like I was drowning and someone threw out a lifeline to me. I feel so grateful.”
United Way of Greater New Haven and the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven would like to thank all who supported and attended Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine's 1st Annual Gala: Dine, Dance and Donate. Special thanks to Betty Ann and John Donegan for donating their time and generosity by hosting the patron pre-party at their home with a delectable tasting by Betty Ann. The event not only celebrated The Community Dining Room's 25th Anniversary but also raised critical funds, and increased awareness of hunger and homelesness on the Shoreline.
