Last week, DESK staff and our in-house partners from Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center showed the newest Emergency Medicine Interns at Yale New Haven Hosp our Drop-in & Resource Center. We discussed street medicine, harm reduction, and how to provide compassionate treatment to unhoused people.

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Find out how you can make a difference during the summer slump: deskct.org/slump

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** We Need Your Help with Tuesday and Wednesday’s Delivery Shifts** Sign up now: Tuesday: deskct.org/tues Wednesday: deskct.org/weds Questions, email us at [email protected], or call (475) 238-6170.

Please help us fill our pantry with much-needed beverages so we can provide our clients with refreshments throughout the day and keep them hydrated during these warm summer days. Email [email protected] or call (203) 624-6426, when you're on the way.

Today, members of CFAN, the Greater New Haven Coordinated Food Assistance Network, met for our 2nd Advocacy Summit, starting the process of determining our advocacy priorities. DESK is so proud of the incredible work this group accomplished over the past year—securing $400,000!

We're shifting away from disposable, single-serving beverage containers in our cafe. HELP us "go green" by donating a new commercial beverage dispenser?" Generous supporters can visit deskct.org/juice and have it shipped to DESK, 151 East Street, New Haven, CT 06511.

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There are 4 ways to support unhoused people RIGHT NOW. Follow the link to learn how: mailchi.mp/deskct/summer2…

Desk staff and volunteers joined regional providers on New Haven Green for International Overdose Awareness Day. With SHaRP partners, we discussed our Drop-in Center services, Narcan administration, and ways to support people who use drugs—the WHOLE person.

“Once you accomplish something, you have the courage to do something else.” Learn how Roosevelt earned certification as a Recovery Support Specialist and became DESK's first Peer Engagement Specialist! deskct.org/ioad

Volunteers needed on Saturday to collect food during our annual food drive at Stop & Shop! Sign up now! deskct.org/first deskct.org/second deskct.org/third

Thank you to our new friends at Global Partners LP for stopping by to serve 120 meals to our guests at the Drop-In & Resource Center. Interested in volunteering? Sign up at deskct.org/volunteer. Questions? Email [email protected].

** We Need Your Help with Tuesday and Wednesday’s Delivery Shifts** Sign up now: Tuesday: deskct.org/tues Wednesday: deskct.org/weds Questions, email us at [email protected], or call (475) 238-8778.

** We Need Your Help with Tomorrow and Wednesday’s Delivery Shifts** Sign up now: Tuesday: deskct.org/tues Wednesday: deskct.org/weds Questions, email us at [email protected], or call (475) 238-8778.

All Thanksgiving-for-All shifts are posted online and open for sign-up. Register now at deskct.org/turkey, and select the shift that fits your schedule. Shifts will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and spots are filling up quickly!