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Meet Dwight Hall in NYC


Dwight Hall at Yale is coming to New York City on June 11, 2009 for a friendraiser with Yale's Dwight Hall alumni in the New York area. Hear Dwight Hall students describe their service and justice projects, meet new Executive Director, Alex Knopp, review Dwight Hall's new building plans and moving schedule, learn how Dwight Hall is responding to the economic downturn, and renew friendships with Dwight Hall alumni in the New York area. Click on the heading for more details.

Take a Stand Under our Umbrella


Find the Dwight Hall groups that suit your passion for service and justice.

Click here to find your Dwight Hall match.

Alex Knopp New Exec. Director


Dwight Hall at Yale today announced the appointment of Alex Knopp, Esq. as the organization's new Executive Director. Alex will succeed current Executive Director Kathrine Burdick on July 1.

Click here for the full press release.

Dominican Republic Service Trip


Nearly 100 Yale alumni, current students, and friends gathered in the Dominican Republic from March 9 - 17, 2008 to participate in the inaugural Yale Service Tour 2008: Home, Health, and Heart.

Click here to learn about our efforts in constructing new, quality homes, staging medical clinics, and providing educational enrichment for children.

An Historic Move for the Hall


On November 10, 2006, the Board of Directors of Dwight Hall voted to move Dwight Hall operations to 143 Elm Street which currently houses offices of the Department of Music. The move is projected for the fall of 2010 after a total renovation of the new location. The Board's decision provides a great opportunity for student, Board, staff leadership and donors to usher in an exciting new chapter in the Hall's history.

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Events

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Functions, activities, seminars and events around town


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Tabor House GIANT tag Sale/auction AIDS benefit in Hartford

When:   July 13-19, 2009
Where:   Convent of The Sisters of St Joseph, 27 park Rd. West Hartford, CT
Region:   National
 
he Tabor House GIANT Tag Sale/auction benefits the two homes in Hartford for men and women living with HIV/AIDS, as well as the immigrant and poor people of the community at large who need to furnish their residences with inexpensive items. This is also a green event, since most items ...

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Nurturing Families Network, Teen Parenting Education

 The Nurturing Families Network at Fair Haven Community Health Center is looking for Volunteers to work with our teen parents and their children!  The Groups will run for 10 Consecutive weeks during the summer and the start on JULY 1st  They will be every Wednesday night from 5:00-7:30 pm ...

Volunteer at a Summer Camp for Kids with Chronic Illnesses

Camp Carefree is a free summer camp in North Carolina that gives kids with chronic illnesses a chance to have the outdoorsy summer camp experience, including horseback riding, archery, fishing, swimming, etc.  The camp is operated on a not-for-profit basis, employs an all-volunteer staff, and is set on hundreds ...

AIDS Brigades: Help Build and Advise a New Undergraduate NGO from the Ground Up

AIDS Brigades: New Undergraduate NGO Seeking Leadership. NGO: Mission: To start an NGO that will provide AIDS/HIV testing and counseling to rural villagers and direct them to treatment. To pursue an awareness initiative to statistically at-risk populations, specifically rural villagers in developing countries Who: A volunteer force made up of college students ...

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Herb Cahoon, mentor of students at Dwight Hall at Yale and former Director of Yale Volunteer Services, passes away at 91

Herbert Ames Cahoon, Jr., social worker, community activist, mentor of students at Dwight Hall at Yale and long-time Director of Yale Volunteer Services, died August 18, 2008 at his home in Woodbridge, CT at 91 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Jean, daughter Catherine Burnett of Canada ...

Welcome!

More than 2/3 of all undergraduates participate in a Dwight Hall program at some time during their sojourn at Yale. But our programs are not limited to Yale undergraduates. Alumni, parents, graduate students, staff and members of the community are welcome to join in. Please look through our offerings, from current events to enduring programs. And come back again. You may see something different. We encourage you to participate, contribute your time, talents, ideas, and resources. Help us carry Dwight Hall’s mission to New Haven and to the world! Deborah Rose, Chair Board of Directors

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2009 Dwight Hall Summer Fellowship

2009 Dwight Hall Summer Fellowship  2009 Dwight Hall Summer Fellows    Check out the schedule for our Summer Fellowship Seminar Series.      Jennifer Angarita, SM '10, Summer Fellowship CoordinatorJennifer worked last year with Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. on immigrant rights in the workplace by helping with the development of JUNTAs Worker's Center. Ultimately, ...

2009 Dwight Hall Summer Fellowship Speaker Series

June 3rd: New Haven Orientation Reverend Kevin Ewing joined us for part of our day-long orientation to share his experiences with community organizing in the West River area. Reverend Kevin Ewing is the president of the West River Neighborhood Services Corporation. He is also the community organizer contracted by Community ...