How to reach the New Haven Pride Center team:
Operations Director
Email: laura@newhavenpridecenter.org (she/her; they/them)
Phone: 203-387-2252
When to reach out: questions about programs, schedules, locations, or availability; reporting a problem with the facility; inquiries about safety protocols; clarification on policies related to participation, eligibility, or conduct; questions about volunteering or internship opportunities and how to get involved; submitting a complaint or concern about how something was handled; giving positive feedback on a well-run event or program; questions about the organization’s systems or tools used by the community.
Youth Services Coordinator
Email: kylee@newhavenpridecenter.org (she/her)
Phone: 203-387-2252
When to reach out: asking about upcoming youth programs, workshops, or events; registering a child or teen for a specific program; inquiring about age requirements, schedules, or locations of services; looking for recreational activities, safe hangout spaces, or youth clubs; asking how parents or guardians can get involved or stay informed; offering to collaborate on youth initiatives; requesting help with a conflict between youth and staff or other youth; offering skills or workshops to benefit young people (e.g., financial literacy, arts, job skills).
Support Services Coordinator
Email: mike@newhavenpridecenter.org (he/him; they/them)
Phone: 203-387-2252
When to reach out: inquiring about available basic needs support, such as food assistance, housing referrals or shelter access, clothing drives, utility or transportation assistance; asking how to apply for support through the nonprofit’s services; starting the intake process for case management; clarifying eligibility requirements for specific services; needing a referral to other nonprofits, government agencies, or specialists; asking for information about community resources; requesting printed or digital resource guides.
Grant Writer
Email: alyssa@newhavenpridecenter.org (she/her)
Phone: 203-387-2252
When to reach out: passing along a foundation, grant, or donor that aligns with our mission; provide a testimonial or formal letter to support our grant applications; requesting transparency around how grant funding supports services or community outcomes; local group or grassroots initiative looking to partner on a community grant application.
Youth Recovery Support Specialist
Email: kayl@newhavenpridecenter.org (she/her; they/them)
Phone: 203-387-2252
When to reach out: seeking referrals for a youth facing issues like homelessness, mental health challenges, abuse, or family conflict; looking for case management, mentoring, or other wraparound services tailored to youth; school, clinic, or another non-profit looking to work together to support youth in need; questions about what services a youth is entitled to, including confidentiality and consent.
Marketing Coordinator
Email: lkrastev@newhavenpridecenter.org (he/him)
Phone: 203-387-2252
When to reach out: questions about how to get something featured on our social media, website, or newsletter; help promoting a related event, initiative, or community project; offering a personal story or success experience to be used communications; asking for brochures, flyers, or digital assets to share with a network or community group; requesting use of our logo or branding for a collaborative event, flyer, or sponsored project.
Bookkeeper
Email: amortali@newhavenpridecenter.org (he/him)
Phone: 203-387-2252
When to reach out: to request a donation receipt for tax purposes or personal records; spotting a discrepancy in a charge, invoice, or acknowledgment; clarifying a payment that's been made (e.g., for an event, class, or merchandise) or requesting a refund; if a service is provided (e.g., speaking engagement, performance) and proof of payment is needed.
Operational Hours
Monday - Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday / Sunday: CLOSED
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Note: These are the full hours when the New Haven Pride Center is open and staff are working on tasks like planning, administration, case management, or taking scheduled appointments. The office is “open,” but community members may not necessarily have access without an appointment.
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Our drop-in hours provide specific times when community members can walk in without an appointment to access services, ask questions, or receive immediate support.