Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine

Announcing Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine 2012

In the winter of 2009 The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven and United Way of Greater New Haven launched Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine, a community effort to raise and distrib

The Power of Electricity - Help provide warmth and lights for 125 households

Fundraising campaigns target specific groups in need  

N2N Video - Valerie

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.”

Two Shoreline Residents Received United Way Civic Leadership Award

 

United Way of Greater New Haven is proud to honor Andy Eder, a Guilford resident and president of Eder Bros., and Charlie Andriole, a Branford resident and Senior and Managing Partner of the Andriole Group of Merrill Lynch.  A celebration in honor of these two distinguishedcommunity leaders took place on Thursday, November 4th at the Pine Orchard Country Club in Branford where they received the 2010 Alexis de Tocqueville Society Herbert H. Pearce Award.

Community Voices Podcast: Andy Eder

In this 5 minute podcast new board member Andy Eder talks about his community work in partnership with United Way.

Dine, Dance, and Donate was a Great Success!

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.

Temple Beth Tikvah hosts food drive for Neighbor to Neighbor LifeLine

 

Cara Pavelko of United Way of Greater New Haven and Rabbi Claudio J. Kogan of Temple Beth Tikvah in Madison, Ct. pictured with about 20 bags of food totaling 265 lbs. The congregation donated non-perishable food items to the the Community Dining Room's 25th anniversary food drive hosted by Neighbor to Neighbor LifeLine, a parnership between the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven and United Way of Greater New Haven to raise charitable dollars for hunger and hoelessness in the region.

 

Chamber-to-Chamber Fundraiser For Neighbor-to-Neighbor Lifeline Hosted by Chip's Family Restaurant

Chip's Family Restaurant in Orange donated 50% of their proceeds from 3-9pm on March 23rd to benefit the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Lifeline effort that meets food, shelter and one-time emergency relief needs in the Greater New Haven area. The Chamber-to-Chamber initiative presented this fundraiser and was supported by Chamber Insurance Trust (CIT) of Orange.

LifeLine Program Begins 2nd Year with $1M Fundraising Goal

New Haven Register published an article on February 6, 2010 about the Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine 2010 launch.


United Way of Greater New Haven and the Jewish Federation have launched their 2010 Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine fundraising drive, and hope area residents will dig deep into their imaginations to help raise funds.

Editorial: United Way meets community needs

A recent editorial in the New Haven Register talks about how United Way’s annual work place campaign aims to meet the region’s long-term social needs by focusing on Education, Income & Health.

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