December 19th, 2009
On Tuesday December 22, 2009 Compassion Corps’ volunteers will deliver 50 healthy, holiday meal baskets to at risk children and their families at Fair Haven Middle School. I can’t think of a better gift to give then the necessary staple food products so that each family can provide a healthy, whole, holiday meal.
I want to personally thank Mnikesa Whitaker for facilitating this project, our benefactor’s for giving, and our… ...Continue reading
November 14th, 2009
As a part of our Community Restoration Initiative, Compassion Corps is committed creating a livable space in the Fairhaven neighborhood for all residents. We are out on a regular basis cleaning up our neighborhood and engaging our neighbors in conversation.
However we need your help. There are areas within the Fairhaven Community that are blighted, overgrown, side walks that are clearly broken, and streets filled with pot-holes. So, Compassion… ...Continue reading
November 5th, 2009
Fairhaven Food Pantry, a community initiative of Compassion Corps, is pleased to announce that we had TWO successful food drives in October and currently have TWO food drives happening in New Haven for the month of November.
This is all a part of our focus to “Fill the Pantry” and prepare for the demand the winter months bring and to meet the increase in demand for our services due to… ...Continue reading
November 5th, 2009
I am happy to announce:
Fairhaven Food Pantry (FFP) is partnering with Salon Space in North Haven for a CUT-A-THON to benefit our work in Fairhaven. Salon Space is a full-service, professional Salon that is committed to being active in combating food insecurity in our neighborhoods. So, on November 15 from 9 am to 5 pm their stylists have committed a full day to cut hair for a suggested minimum donation… ...Continue reading
May 8th, 2009
Over the past 13 years we have been investing in the lives of young adults while serving the poorest of the poor through our leadership on summer service trips. We have served in more than 10 nations around the world and are actively developing a mission to Comayagua, Honduras. Our goal is simple – to be a resource in partnership with like-minded organizations to alleviate the suffering of the poor… ...Continue reading
May 8th, 2009
We have just posted our new “Summer Volunteer” dates on CC’s Calendar of Events. Check out the dates we have posted through out the summer, find one that suits you, and donate your time to help those in need. Together we will make a difference and impact Fairhaven neighborhood!… ...Continue reading
March 4th, 2009
We are so excited about the launch of Fairhaven Food Pantry. Our focus is to provide staple food products to individuals & families who are struggling to put “food on the table.” We have been providing groceries and fresh bread for a few families plus “special meals” during the holiday season. This Spring our aim is to increase our mission to provide for 50 families on a regular basis. Once… ...Continue reading
January 13th, 2009
Compassion Corps has been working the ground in Fairhaven Connecticut for two years evaluating the needs of our community. Our focus has been three fold. First, we have set out to develop relationships with our neighbors. ...Continue reading
January 13th, 2009
We are glad that you are visiting our new website – it has been a labor of love and a long time in the works. Now that you are here I hope that you will explore and get involved in our work among the marginalized. ...Continue reading
