The New Haven PAUSE Project

The New Haven PAUSE Project Homeless health advocacy organization that provides foot care and footwear to the homeless of New Haven, CT, as a quality of life and health improvement.

As a rising second-year student at the Yale School of Public Health, Ashton Gores was deeply moved by an experience that she had while working as a coordinator at the Neighborhood Health Project one rainy Saturday morning in July. The Neighborhood Health Project (NHP) is a free health screening clinic operated by students from the Yale Health Professional Schools that runs every Saturday morning i

n the basement of the Episcopal Church of St. Paul & St. James from 9-10:30 AM. NHP is setup alongside Loaves & Fishes, the largest weekend food pantry and clothes closet available to the homeless and less fortunate of New Haven, Connecticut, serving nearly 400 persons each Saturday. In July 2017, a homeless man, badly beaten after sleeping in a bus stop that he preferred to local shelters asked Ashton to look at his feet before setting out to walk to the hospital due to the limited treatment capacity of NHP. He was insistent on walking because of an unpleasant past experience in which he lost a portion of one of his fingers in an ambulance, and he refused to take a taxi. His shoes, far too large, created perfect irritation with damp socks from recent rain. He likely had not taken his socks and shoes off for weeks to months. His feet were badly infected and the only available solution was to offer a clean pair of socks from the clothes closet. When Ashton went to the back of Loaves & Fishes, however, she was shook to find that the clothes closet that serves 400, had only 12 socks. Not 12 pairs of socks, 12 individual socks. As she left that day, she left heartbroken; yet, determined to do more. Since that day in July, Ashton has set out on a mission to bring together members of both the Yale and New Haven communities to provide footwear and foot care to the homeless and less fortunate of New Haven. A current and growing list of partners of The New Haven PAUSE Project, formerly the New Haven PAWS Project, include:

Soles4Souls, Nonprofit Partner
New Haven Christ Presbyterian Church, Nonprofit Sponsor
The Episcopal Church of St. James
Sunrise Cafe, Homeless Outreach Provider
The Yale Hunger & Homelessness Action Project
Yale Athletes in Action
The Yale School of Public Health

🧷💚 BIG NEWS FROM NHP! 💚🧷The Neighborhood Health Project (NHP) is proud to be an official Distribution Network Agency Par...
08/14/2026

🧷💚 BIG NEWS FROM NHP! 💚🧷

The Neighborhood Health Project (NHP) is proud to be an official Distribution Network Agency Partner of The Diaper Bank of Connecticut! 👶🍼

Through this partnership, NHP is helping provide diapers and essential supplies to families in our community—because access to basic necessities is an important part of health. 💙

✨ Supporting families
🧷 Addressing diaper insecurity
🤝 Connecting neighbors with resources
💚 Building healthier communities

Diapers. Dignity. Healthier Communities.

NHP is taking a short summer recess! ☀️💙After a wonderful summer of clinics, outreach, and community partnerships, the N...
08/12/2026

NHP is taking a short summer recess! ☀️💙

After a wonderful summer of clinics, outreach, and community partnerships, the Neighborhood Health Project will be taking a brief break from clinic operations for our summer recess and volunteer training.

We are incredibly grateful to our patients, volunteers, and community partners who have made this summer so meaningful. From providing health screenings and essential resources to strengthening collaborations across New Haven, we continue to be inspired by what we can accomplish together.

During our recess, we’ll be preparing and training our volunteers so that we can return ready to serve our community. 🩺

Thank you to our patients for your patience and understanding while our clinic is closed. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in mid-September and continuing our collaborations and community partnerships to support the health and well-being of our New Haven community.

See you in mid-September! 🍂💙

— The Neighborhood Health Project

Do you know your numbers? 🩺❤️Knowing your blood pressure and blood sugar is one of the simplest ways to better understan...
08/12/2026

Do you know your numbers? 🩺❤️

Knowing your blood pressure and blood sugar is one of the simplest ways to better understand your health—but the numbers only matter if you know what they mean.

That’s why NHP is working to make health information more accessible through our Know Your Numbers initiative! 📊

We’re helping our patients go beyond getting a blood pressure or glucose check. We want every person we serve to understand what their numbers mean, why they matter, and what they can do next.

🩸 What does my blood sugar tell me?
❤️ Is my blood pressure in a healthy range?
📈 Have my numbers changed since my last visit?
🩺 When should I follow up with a healthcare provider?

We’re here for you. Stop by NHP to get your numbers checked, ask questions, and learn more about your health—because understanding your health is an important first step toward taking control of it.

Know your numbers. Know your health. 💙

What have we been up to lately? 👀💙NHP has been taking community health beyond the clinic and onto the New Haven Green!We...
08/12/2026

What have we been up to lately? 👀💙

NHP has been taking community health beyond the clinic and onto the New Haven Green!

We recently joined U-ACT for a community pop-up on the Green, bringing essential resources directly to our neighbors and connecting with community members where they are. With a great turnout, we distributed basic-needs supplies, shared information about local health and social services, and talked with community members about the resources they need most.

Events like this are also about building stronger partnerships. We’re excited to continue working with community organizations to coordinate resources, expand outreach, and make health and basic-needs support more accessible throughout New Haven.

🏙️ Out of the clinic. On the Green. In the community.

Stay tuned for more of what NHP has been up to this summer! 💙

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for our SECOND Naloxone training, this time a special Train-the-Trainer Certificat...
07/11/2026

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for our SECOND Naloxone training, this time a special Train-the-Trainer Certification Program!

We were honored to welcome Emily Siff, PhD, back for another outstanding training, equipping participants with the knowledge and confidence to become certified naloxone trainers in their own communities. Through this train-the-trainer model, the impact of a single session extends far beyond one room—empowering participants to educate others, expand access to lifesaving overdose prevention resources, and strengthen community readiness.

A special thank you to all of our partners and attendees for making this such a meaningful and successful event. We are grateful for your commitment to reducing overdose deaths, increasing access to naloxone, and building healthier, safer communities.

Together, we're creating a ripple effect of education, empowerment, and harm reduction—one trainer, one community, and one life at a time. 💙

07/03/2026

🎆 PAUSE Holiday Closure 🎆

Please note that PAUSE, in collaboration with Neighborhood Health Project, will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. However, please feel free to stop by the pantry — our friends over at L&F will be there!

We hope everyone has a safe, happy, and healthy holiday spent with family, friends, and community. 🇺🇸❤️

We look forward to seeing you at our next clinic. Happy Fourth of July!

Send a message to learn more

07/03/2026

🇺🇸 We're Open This Weekend!⁠
Just a friendly reminder that Loaves & Fishes will be open during our regular hours this Fourth of July weekend.⁠
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We look forward to serving our community and hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙⁠
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📍 Clothing Closet: Saturday, 8:00–10:00 AM⁠
📍 Grocery Pickup: Saturday, 8:30–10:30 AM⁠
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💜 Every life is worth saving. Every person can make a difference. 💜Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Community...
06/29/2026

💜 Every life is worth saving. Every person can make a difference. 💜

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Community Narcan Training at St. Paul & St. James Episcopal Church this past Friday! We were grateful to bring together volunteers and community members from the Neighborhood Health Project, Sunrise Café, Loaves & Fishes, the New Haven PAUSE Project, and many other community partners committed to addressing the overdose crisis in New Haven.

A special thank you to St. Paul & St. James Episcopal Church for hosting us, and to Dr. Emily Siff (Glowhopper) and Carson Ferrara (Liberation Programs) for leading such an engaging and life-saving training. Their expertise helped equip participants with the skills and confidence to recognize an overdose and administer naloxone.

Together, we're building a healthier, safer, and more compassionate New Haven.

📸 If you attended, we'd love to see your photos! Feel free to share them in the comments or send them our way.

🌈💙 What an incredible afternoon! 💙🌈A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the **New Haven Pride Center Community...
06/29/2026

🌈💙 What an incredible afternoon! 💙🌈

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the **New Haven Pride Center Community Health & Wellness Event** this weekend! Because of your support, collaboration, and community spirit, we welcomed **more than 80 community members** for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and care.

Together, we shared health education, wellness resources, hygiene supplies, socks, shoes, overdose prevention resources, safer-sex supplies, and connected people with organizations working every day to support the health and well-being of our neighbors. ❤️

This event would not have been possible without our amazing partners and volunteers:
✨ Anchor Health
✨ Neighborhood Health Project
✨ New Haven Poverty Alleviation through Unity, Sustainability, and Empowerment (PAUSE) Project
✨ Pressure Check
✨ Yale Alumni Service Corps
✨ New Haven Immigrants Coalition
✨ New Haven Pride Center

Thank you to every volunteer, donor, and community member who helped create such a welcoming, affirming, and joyful space. As the New Haven Pride Center continues its reopening journey, we're proud to stand alongside so many organizations committed to ensuring that everyone has access to compassionate care, vital resources, and a strong sense of belonging.

Photo credit: **Chris Freimuth** and **Ryan Sutherland**.

Thank you for making Pride Month a little healthier, kinder, and more connected. We can't wait to see you at our next community event! 🌈🏳️‍⚧️💙

✨ New Haven Pride Center Community Health & Wellness Event ✨ Saturday, June 27, 20262:00 PM – 4:00 PMNew Haven Pride Cen...
06/12/2026

✨ New Haven Pride Center Community Health & Wellness Event ✨
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
New Haven Pride Center
50 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510
🌈 The New Haven Pride Center is excited to invite community members to join us for a free Health & Wellness Event during Pride Month. 🌈
This special event will bring together volunteers and community partners from Anchor Health, Neighborhood Health Project (the annual co-sponsor of New Haven Pride's Health & Wellness Village), the New Haven PAUSE Project, Pressure Check, the Yale Alumni Service Corps, and the New Haven Pride Center to provide health resources, wellness supplies, and opportunities to connect with organizations dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our community.
Available resources may include:
• Socks and shoes
• Hygiene supplies
• Toothbrushes and soap
• Condoms and safer-sex supplies
• Narcan and overdose prevention resources
• Fentanyl test strips
• Health education materials
• Information about local health and social services
As the New Haven Pride Center continues its reopening efforts, we are proud to celebrate Pride Month by reaffirming our commitment to the health, dignity, and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals and all members of our community. This event is an opportunity to access resources, meet local organizations, and strengthen connections with neighbors and community partners.
All are welcome. No registration is required.
Pride is about community. Join us as we celebrate health, wellness, connection, and care for all!
We hope you will join us for an afternoon of community, wellness, and support.
For more information, please contact [email protected].

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