Community engagement
OASIS January Events
Greetings, Oasis!
I hope you're all easing into the New Year with a smile. January events are here, YAY!
We have made many adjustments to the January calendar, so be sure to look closely at the times and locations this month! Our planned winter retreat will take place in the spring due to the recent spike in flu/covid.
This Sunday we gather from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm for Good Vibes Only. Both Oasis and Tidepool are invited to this event! Come learn ways to find peace in your mind and your body, too. Wear something you can stretch in! We have a special instructor, ✨Rosalie!✨
Also this Sunday is Spring Glen's Campfire Worshipfrom 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Tidepool is invited to attend this fun event each month!
Winter Clothing Collection
It's that time of year again to bring in winter weather clothing. This year we will be collecting hats, gloves, winter socks and footwear, scarves and mittens to donate to our friends at IRIS. IRIS appreciates clothing for toddlers, preschoolers, boys and girls in grades 3-8 and women. Please bring new items to worship throughout the month of November.
CONECT Update
CONECT Supports Nov 8th Referendum toAmend the State Constitutional to allow for Early VotingOn Nov. 8th, Connecticut voters will have the chance to vote yes or no on the following question: Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting?A “Yes” vote on this ballot question would amend the State Constitution to allow the legislature to adopt a law to allow for early voting. If the Amendment is adopted, the legislature would then have to pass an early voting law. Therefore, the soonest early voting might be allowed would be in the 2024 elections. We encourage CONECT members to vote in favor on Nov. 8th for the following reasons:
- Connecticut is one of ONLY 6 states in the US that restrict voting to just one day. 44 other states provide for some form of early voting.
- This referendum is on the ballot because bipartisan majorities in two successive legislatures adopted resolutions to do so in 2019 and in 2021. (House 2021: 115-26; House 2019: 125-24; Senate 2021: 26-9; Senate 2019: 23-13).
- Polling suggests strong and broad support for this measure from all kinds of Connecticut voters – 78% overall, including 65% of Republicans, 89% of Democrats, and 76% of independents.
- Early Voting will pave the way for registered voters to vote In-Person before Election Day, without the restrictions that are currently in place for absentee ballots. Currently voters have only 14 hours to vote, resulting in long lines in many urban areas.
A YES vote on this referendum will allow our constitution to be changed to allow early voting. It will then be up to the CT legislature to develop the specific program that will work for CT practically and financially. Early Voting will allow everyone to participate in our democracy. It’s time for CT to allow In-Person Early Voting just like the vast majority of states around the country.
Oasis is back!
Save these dates with Oasis, and get in contact to RSVP a spot for any of these events!
Up next: Autumn Craft Corner
Contact:
Emily McKenna
Youth Ministry Coordinator
UCC News Digest
Find out what is going on the in the UCC World. Connect with other Believers, Read Articles and Attend On-Line and In-Person Events. Click the link for more information: UCC News Digest
FISH of Greater New Haven Needs You!
Charlie Urban-Mead, who is a program manager and volunteer coordinator at Food in Service to the Homebound (FISH) of Greater New Haven is reaching out to faith groups in and around New Haven because they are experiencing a need for volunteer drivers. FISH of Greater New Haven has served the area for over 50 years, and recently gotten involved with COVID response work through our Pantry to Pantry program. We deliver healthy groceries to low-income residents of New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, and East Haven who can’t leave their homes to access standard “walk-up” food pantries. They need volunteers who can come between 10am and 4pm on weekdays to pick up grocery bags at our pantry warehouse at 269 Peck St, New Haven, and drive a 1-2 hour delivery route to drop off food at 4-6 homes. Those who are interested should complete this sign-up form, or visit our website or contact curbanmead@fishgnh.org.
Connecticut Hospice
Volunteers are Needed! The Connecticut Hospice in Branford is accepting applications for new volunteers!! Our patients and families are in need of your care and support. If you have an interest in Reception or Patient Companionship, please call Joan Cullen, Director of Volunteers at 203-315-7510
Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services
IRIS is recruiting female volunteers to work with refugee & immigrant women in New Haven, for our Cultural Companions Program! We're currently looking to pair volunteers with our refugee & immigrant female clients to meet weekly for 3-6 months, outdoors, or in a large public space where there is room for social distancing. The purpose of the weekly meetings is to practice English, share culture, and explore the community. Please see below for a more detailed description. If you are interested, please fill out the general Iris Volunteer Application at: https://irisct.org/volunteer/ Also do the specialized Cultural Companions Application HERE. For questions please contact: amakar@irisct.org.
Connecticut Needs a Recovery for All
Our colleagues at the Southern New England Conference, UCC, invite us to join with a state-wide coalition of labor, community, and faith organizations called Recovery for All, to advocate for a state budget that would bring equity to low and middle class families, address income inequality, and begin to shift institutional racism in CT. To learn more and contact your legislators, please click here.
United Way Reaching Out
The United Way of Greater New Haven has created an online hub where they are posting volunteer opportunities and community needs. Visit their website and scroll down to the yellow buttons to learn more.
Internet Fraud - Protect Yourself
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have seen a rise in the incidents of internet fraud and scams. Double check the "from" address. Don't share financial or banking information online. Verify suspicious emails by phone. Click the link below for more information on how to protect yourself and your family from internet crime. FCC Internet Safety
Community Resources
Community Healthcare Van
This mobile bus which maintains a schedule of different locations around downtown New Haven provides free and confidential adult services on a first-come, first-served basis including needle exchange programs. For more information or to get the schedule texted to you call:
- Angel (203) 996-0162
- Rolo (203) 996-0161
- Rolo,Jr. (203) 823-0743
The CitiSeed Farmers Markets
They're Back!: Four neighborhood markets including one year-round market have returned in Wooster Square, Edgewood Park, The New Haven Green and Quinnipiac River Park. City Seed Farmers Markets take all forms of payment including cash, credit/ debit, WIC, SNAP and Senior Market Coupons. They also participate in the Double your SNAP dollars program. Click the link for more information, and the full schedule: www.cityseed.org
E-Recycling is Back
Take 2 Inc provides free and convenient residential Electronic recycling near you! Bring out your TVs. Bring out your Computers. Bring out your Printers. Get rid of those old Monitors and get back that space in your garages and basements. They have made it easy for all Connecticut residents to find e-waste recycling options throughout the state. You can also like Take 2 Inc. on Facebook to get notifications of upcoming events throughout the State. Take 2 Inc. manages events of all sizes. If you're a recycling coordinator or community organizer who wants to schedule an event in your community, call their Legislative Program Director at 203.286.5757 x106 to start planning a collection solution near you. Click the link to find out about existing drop off dates and times, and to see a list of accepted electronics: Take2.
Elder Caregiving
Are you providing care to an elder loved-one and need support? Caregiver Media Group is a leading provider of information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers. Founded in 1995, we produce Today's Caregiver magazine, the first national magazine dedicated to caregivers, caregiving books, Custom publications, the Fearless Caregiver Conferences, and our website. Caregiver Media Group and all of our products and services are developed for caregivers, about caregivers and by caregivers. Today's Caregiver magazine is the first national magazine dedicated to family and professional caregivers. Content topics include nutrition, pharmaceutical, financial, home safety, new technology options, insurance, homecare, medication breakthroughs and incontinence management. Each issue also features a cover interview with a well-known celebrity caregiver. For more information, to subscribe to the magazine and/or attend a free Caregiver Conference, go to: www.caregiver.com
Safe and Free Disposal of Household Chemicals
Come drop off your hazardous household waste at the New Haven Water authority on Saturday Mornings 9:00AM to 12Noon at the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, 90 Sargent Drive in New Haven. For more information, including a list of accepted items and non-toxic household alternatives, please go to: HazWasteCentral.
Consumer Law Project for Elders
The Consumer Law Project for Elders is a project of Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. Funding is provided by the State of Connecticut Department of Aging Senior Medicare Patrol Program and by Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. For more information CLICK HERE.
Street Sheet Reference Guide
The Town Green Special Services District of New Haven has produced a useful reference guide for those seeking shelter, clothing, food banks, meals and other public support services. Here is a PDF copy:
Or call 203-401-4245 for a printed copy
Twelve Step Recovery Programs
Those interested in learning about available "Twelve Step" help in the New Haven Area can visit this website Twelve Step Support Groups Resource. which lists locations, dates and times for substance abuse support group meetings in our region.
New Haven Area Soup Kitchens and Pantries
Those interested in learning about area Soup Kitchens and Food Pantries should visit the above websites which list places and times for donated food distribution to those in need.
Christ Church Community Soup Kitchen Is Open
The Community Soup Kitchen at Christ Church in New Haven will continue to serve food as prepackaged take out. The take-out soup kitchen is going on at the Community Soup Kitchen located at Christ Church dining room at 84 Broadway, New Haven CT 06511. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday they will serve take away lunch from their dining room back door at 11AM - 1:30PM in prepackaged units. Saturdays they will serve breakfast in the same fashion 8AM - 9:45AM. The soup kitchen is open to anyone, including people who are affected by school closings. When the health department gives the "All Clear" they will resume indoor weekday lunch (11:30-1) and Saturday breakfast (8:30-9:30) food service. For more information, go to: www.csknewhaven.org
Food Resources Available
The City of New Haven recently launched a comprehensive list of food resources for residents to access during the COVID-19 pandemic. CLICK HERE for more information.
Community Resources (cont.)
Breakthrough Church in Hamden
Breakthrough Church is sponsoring a food pantry on the 2nd and 3rd Saturday of every month from 12Noon - 2:00PM. This is Walk-Up or Drive Through Food Pantry. No ID is required and it is open to all. If you are walking up, please bring a shopping cart and/or groceries bags to carry your food. The Breakthrough Church in located at 481 Shelton Avenue, Hamden CT 06517. Food is distributed at the Butler St. Entrance (parking lot). For more information go to: www.breakthroughct.com or call 203-691-9296.
Medicare Coverage for substance abuse
See what the state of CT has to offer for medicare resources for substance abuse issues.
Emergency Broadband Benefit
The FCC has a program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded by the American Rescue Plan, this new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household. Click the link for more information, or to determine eligibility: FCC Broadband Benefit
Vaccinations for the Homebound in New Haven
The Health Department, in partnership with American Medical Response, has begun a program to deliver vaccinations to homebound New Haven residents. This vaccine service, like all vaccinations for COVID-19 is free, and no insurance or documentation is necessary. If you are physically or medically unable to leave your home to go to a COVID-19 vaccination clinic, you are eligible for this vaccine service. Please call 1-877-918-2224 or visit the webpage ct.gov/homebound. These appointments will be available on Wednesdays from 9 am to 3:30 pm for homebound New Haven residents ages 16 and older. A nurse, accompanied by an EMT, will come by your place of residence once you are registered to administer the vaccine.
COVID19 Vaccine Information for all Connecticut Residents
Please check state website for further information on eligibility: Get Vaccinated.
To schedule an appointment, go to: ct.gov/covidvaccine or call:877-918-2224
For more information on the state appointment system, please click here: VAMS
Mental Health Resources for New Haveners and their children from New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker
If you’d like resources on how to talk with your children about Ulveda,TX, Buffalo, NY, or other traumatic incidents , the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has compiled a list of resources for parents and children dealing with traumatic stress. In addition, SAMHSA has a Disaster Distress Helpline – call or text 1-800-985-5990 (for Spanish, press “2”) to be connected to a trained counselor 24/7/365. For those that are needing technical assistance or additional resources, please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Melissa Brymer at mbrymer@mednet.ucla.edu.
If you need to talk directly with someone locally you can call the Clifford Beers support line 1-844-TALK-4CT. If you or someone are in crisis, please call 211.
United Church on the Green
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