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

✨ 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].

Seeking Community Garage / Storage Space – Downtown New Haven AreaThe Neighborhood Health Project and the New Haven PAUS...
05/28/2026

Seeking Community Garage / Storage Space – Downtown New Haven Area

The Neighborhood Health Project and the New Haven PAUSE Project are seeking a secure, covered garage or storage space near 57 Olive Street or downtown New Haven to store community donations and outreach supplies for our free clinics serving underserved populations.

We are ideally looking for:
Covered garage or indoor storage space
Keypad/pin-code or shared access for volunteers
Safe, accessible location
Dry, non-flooding space
Easy loading/unloading access
Budget: approximately $100–150/month (possibly flexible for the right space).

Our projects focus on free community health outreach, including screenings for diabetes and hypertension, foot health services, hygiene supplies, socks, and other essential donations for underserved community members in New Haven.

If you know of a garage, unused commercial space, church basement, storage unit, or other secure area that may be available, please reach out. We greatly appreciate community support and referrals.

Thank you for helping support community health in New Haven!

05/28/2026

Community Closet Clear Out ✨
Join us for our monthly Community Closet open to everyone.
Come shop with dignity and take what you need. All items are FREE 💛

📅 June 2 • July 7 • August 4
⏰ 8:45–10:45 AM
📍 57 Olive Street, New Haven

No sign-ups. No questions. Just community. 🤍

Looking for a graphic designer to help redesign a logo for a New Haven-based community free clinic! The New Haven PAUSE ...
05/23/2026

Looking for a graphic designer to help redesign a logo for a New Haven-based community free clinic!
The New Haven PAUSE Project (Poverty Alleviation through Unity, Sustainability, and Empowerment), formerly the New Haven PAWS Project, seeks to provide footwear and podiatric care to those experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty in New Haven. The PAUSE Project engages the greater Yale community in events centered around foot health, including foot washing services and shoe, sock, and hygiene kit giveaways.
PAUSE conducts frequent foot washing and hygiene giveaways at The Episcopal Church of St. Paul and St. James (57 Olive St.) during Sunrise Café’s morning hours (a food kitchen coordinated in collaboration with Liberty Community Services) between 7:00am - 8:00am, and in collaboration with Loaves and Fishes/Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK) (8:30am, Saturdays).
Here is our website: https://pause.sites.yale.edu/
Please email Ryan Sutherland at [email protected] with your resume and work samples.
Budget: $100-200.
Feel free to also reach out for volunteering for our organization as well to the same email listed above. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

PAUSE. Reflect. Act. At our core are three values: Unity: The New Haven PAUSE Project fosters a sense of belonging and compassion by bringing together volunteers and marginalized community members through meaningful outreach activities, such as foot washing. These connections break down social barri...

Give today to support one of PAUSE's main collaborators and an incredible force for good in our community: Loaves & Fish...
05/07/2026

Give today to support one of PAUSE's main collaborators and an incredible force for good in our community: Loaves & Fishes: https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/loaves-and-fishes-new-haven?fbclid=IwY2xjawRpfGFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSN1ZJVjNvcTl6YWZVUzhDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvOr9pJii9eKNjN9E5wX3zwyQa7hnvv7yOqMB_nuP3S8RtwRQzIIHLg-4oID_aem_920sLJnCNPUkjUgunkM1Nw

I’m ready to support Loaves and Fishes on May 6, 2026 during The Great Give. Learn more about Loaves and Fishes and all the other organizations participating in The Great Give.

Loaves & Fishes of New Haven, one of PAUSE's partners, is part of The Great Give—a 36-hour community-wide giving event t...
05/07/2026

Loaves & Fishes of New Haven, one of PAUSE's partners, is part of The Great Give—a 36-hour community-wide giving event to support local nonprofits. As their largest annual fundraiser, your gift helps them continue providing fresh food, free clothing, and a compassionate connection to hundreds of neighbors each week. Give any time from now through May 7 at 8 pm to help them reach their $50,000 goal in celebration of 40+ years of service.

Here is a link to their campaign: https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/loaves-and-fishes-new-haven

Every gift tells our neighbors: “You matter.”

“I feel seen and respected here, not just like another number.”

“It’s not just the food, it’s knowing someone cares.”

“Loaves and Fishes has always been a safe and welcoming space where I know I’ll get the help I need.”

“It really alleviates some of the burden.”

These words come from some of their 500 guests they see weekly for groceries and 100 who come weekly for clothing.

Today, they're facing a growing challenge: keeping their shelves stocked, especially with essential proteins and having seasonally appropriate clothing. Supply chain disruptions, limited food supplier availability, and rising need have created a real gap—and for our neighbors, that gap means less food on the table.

They need your support now more than ever to continue feeding our community with care and dignity.

Every dollar counts in the Great Give and unlocks 1-to-1 matching funds.

I’m ready to support Loaves and Fishes on May 6, 2026 during The Great Give. Learn more about Loaves and Fishes and all the other organizations participating in The Great Give.

🌈 You're Invited to the Health & Wellness Village at New Haven Pride! 🌟Sunday, September 7th, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM📍...
09/06/2025

🌈 You're Invited to the Health & Wellness Village at New Haven Pride! 🌟
Sunday, September 7th, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 New Haven Pride Center, 50 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06510

Join us for the 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Village — a vibrant and inclusive space at New Haven Pride 2024, created in partnership with the Neighborhood Health Project, the New Haven Pride Center, and New Haven PAUSE (Poverty Alleviation through Unity, Sustainability, and Empowerment).

This year’s Village is all about bridging the gap between healthcare providers and our diverse, historically underrepresented communities — including LGBTQ+ individuals, undocumented residents, and those experiencing homelessness.

🩺 What to Expect:

Free & accessible health services

Resources for physical, mental, and emotional wellness

Connection to local advocacy, outreach, and support organizations

Fun activities including co****le and a photo booth!

🤝 Meet Our Amazing Partners:

UHope Haven

Breathing Room Yoga Center

Yale Cancer Center – Community Outreach and Engagement

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England

New Haven PAUSE (Poverty Alleviation through Unity, Sustainability, and Empowerment)

The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services

Neighborhood Health Project

NMDP (formerly Be The Match)

IRIS – Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services

ELM City Compass

This is more than just a health fair — it’s a celebration of community, dignity, and belonging. Whether you're looking for support, connection, or just a joyful day out, the Health & Wellness Village is for you.

📢 All are welcome. All services are free. All identities are celebrated.

Come take up space, learn, connect, and care — for yourself and each other. 💜

Yale Graduate and Professional Student Senate invites all Yale Students, Post-docs, and Affiliates to SNEAKER BALL 2025!...
05/01/2025

Yale Graduate and Professional Student Senate invites all Yale Students, Post-docs, and Affiliates to SNEAKER BALL 2025!
When: May 3, 2025 8pm
Where: Gryphons Pub, 204 York Street , New Haven , CT 06520, United States

This year's Sneaker Ball is centering on mental health and community care, celebrating the essential work of Project Access-New Haven, which is dedicated to increasing access to medical care and services for underserved individuals in Greater New Haven.

So bring your full self---however you're feeling---and join us at Sneaker Ball 2025--- a night to celebrate rest, resilience, and radical joy before finals hit.

Come breathe, move, and connect in your freshest kicks and finest fits.

Free Food, Free Drinks, Dancing, 360 photo booth, Prizes and Giveaways.

Make sure to register here and bring your government ID and your Yale ID.

At Least a $10 donation which will go to Project Access-New Haven is recommended.

Contact : [email protected] for any questions

04/28/2025

We're getting ready for on May 7-8. Plan ahead for dinner for launch day: Teriyaki Madness in Hamden will be donating 10% of ALL sales to Loaves and Fishes of New Haven on Wednesday May 7th 2025, from 4pm - 9pm. Order online, in the app or in-shop. Enjoy some Japanese-style teriyaki bowls and help us put food on our neighbors' tables.

04/10/2025

Bridge builders: Meet the 2025 Seton Elm-Ivy Award winners — nine individuals and organizations honored for their efforts to enhance the lives of local residents and the partnership between Yale and New Haven.

Learn more about this year’s winners: bit.ly/3Re1EOK

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