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July 2026
From new partnerships and programs to memorable moments with families, here’s a look at some of CCA’s summer happenings!
New Outdoor Green Space for Families. The Sylvan Ave. location of the Hillside Family Shelter (HFS) has a new outdoor green space for families—with a playground, picnic area, and butterfly garden!
April 2026
Why Do You Volunteer with CCA?
Hear from three long-term CCA volunteers
April was Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating with a special edition of our quarterly newsletter! Get to know CCA through the voices, stories, and impact of the volunteers who make our work of providing help, housing and hope possible.
January 2026
2025 Impact Snapshot.
At our dinner table one evening last week, my son suggested that we each choose one word we hope will define 2026. I took a few days to settle on mine. I wanted a word that reflected strength, the ability to stand firm, and flexibility—the ability to adapt amid uncertainty.
I landed on “Bamboo.” Bamboo is known for its strength, resilience, and longevity. It is sturdy enough to be used for homes and rafts, yet flexible enough to bend in fierce winds and monsoons without breaking.
October 2025
A New Chapter of Welcome.
In my role as Executive Administrative Assistant, I was honored to welcome each person who walked through CCA’s front door—neighbors coming for the food pantry, donors dropping off supplies, volunteers arriving to serve, and families meeting with their coaches. Each encounter reminded me that everyone who comes to CCA brings their own story, and each one matters.
August 2025
Potlucks are a beautiful concept. I recently hosted one with a group of friends, unsure if my humble contribution—coffee and coffee cake—would be enough. But soon, others arrived: one friend brought cherries and fresh flowers, another brought vegan donuts and bagels, and yet another came with an egg casserole and another, homemade punch. Those who couldn’t bring a dish blessed us simply with their presence. Before we knew it, we had a feast.
July 2025
Our dedicated staff have been working hard—while also taking moments to recharge. Volunteers have stepped in to help transform our spaces and make things better, cleaner, and more organized. Partners like Little Scientists and VOX Church are providing enriching, engaging programming for the kids we serve. The New Haven Public Schools meal van has been a steady source of nutritious summer meals.
May 2025
The Great Give is a 36-hour online fundraising campaign hosted by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. All donations made to CCA from 10am – 2pm Wednesday, May 7th qualifies CCA for additional prizes and bonuses!
November 2024
CCA is in its 57th year of providing help, housing and hope to families in need in New Haven. The ARISE Center opened in 2015 to address the underlying needs of families, either to prevent a first experience with, or a return to homelessness.
May 2024
The love that lives within the CCA community first touched Marisol Mora-Vega as a child, when she and her mother found help through the CCA’s food bank. She believes that God led her back to CCA as an adult so she could help others who are dealing with some of the life challenges that she has battled.
February 2024
In 2023, CCA served 30 families in our Hillside Family Shelter. 14 families (100% of families who exited) left to permanent housing.New HOPE Housing Program served 19 families.
November 2023
After 35 years of faithful, fruitful service as Executive Director of CCA, Reverend Bonita Grubbs will retire this December. The future of CCA and those we serve is bright.
Articles
July 2025
July 2025
Christian Community Action’s ARISE Center Helps Local Women Achieve Independence
by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.
July 2025
The Community Fund for Women & Girls Grants Help Women Gain Financial Stability
by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
March 2024
Christian Community Action’s (CCA) New Chief Looks To Build On Anti-Poverty Mission by New Haven Independent.
April 2023
Budget Alarm Sounded For Housing, Livable City Initiative (LCI) by New Haven Independent.
