UHOPE Haven (Unhoused Outreach Programs Educations)

Our Mission:

UHOPE Haven envisions a future world where New Haven community members and families experiencing homelessness, some of the most vulnerable among us, can freely access dignified and compassionate social services without fear of stigma or judgment We aim to promote human dignity and respect for unhoused community members through awareness-building, advocacy campaigns, and direct service opportunities in collaboration with community and campus partners.

Our Activities:

Haven Free Clinic Distribution Events Direct Service We continue our collaboration with Haven Free Clinic by holding distribution events in their reception area every other week. We distribute necessary items such as hygiene supplies, care packages, education supplies, etc.

Student Leaders:

Gabi Wiggill - Co-Coordinator/Co-President Monica Hirschheimer - Co-Coordinator/Co-President

How others get involved:

Volunteers can sign up to our events on this spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11-HejmBSeAYNxPb-qOo-V9LS_aKZNNOg5pJSl8Q1ksI/edit?usp=sharing . We do regular events at the Haven Free Clinic and we collaborate every year with YSPH's Public Health Day events. Students can email our leadership (monica.hirschheimer@yale.edu or gabi.wiggill@yale.edu). Students can also use Yale Connect to message us and join our organisation.