A Vision Takes Root: Building the Future of Community Health

The journey to this new building began long before construction. In 2020, Fair Haven Community Health Care’s Board made a deliberate decision: to grow and invest right here on Grand Avenue, and on the same grounds where our first clinic stood in the 1970s. With early support from the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the leadership of our Capital Development Committee and Board of Directors, we launched a thoughtful planning process grounded in the needs of our patients and the strength of our mission.

Over the next several years, we worked to develop a multi-year strategic plan, a long-term financial model, and a comprehensive facility plan. These efforts, combined with growth at sites like Shoreline Family Health and Bella Vista and improvements to 374 Grand Avenue, laid the groundwork for a new flagship facility. We secured financing, launched a capital campaign, and finalized design plans with E4H Architects. By April 2023, the vision was fully in motion.

We officially broke ground in October 2023, joined by neighbors, staff, elected officials, and local leaders. This milestone marked both the start of construction and a renewed commitment to equitable healthcare and to creating a space worthy of all who rely on us.

As the steel frame rose, so did the energy. Staff and supporters gathered to sign the final beam before it was lifted into place—a powerful moment of unity, pride, and purpose.

The building honors the rich cultural fabric of Fair Haven in every detail: from rooflines and brickwork that draw from the historic character of the neighborhood, to vibrant murals by artist Sylvia Lopez Chavez that celebrate the diverse backgrounds and traditions our patients bring with them. The space stands as a visible expression of welcome, pride, and belonging.



We cut the ribbon in June 2025, opening the doors to a new chapter in Fair Haven’s proud tradition of care. This building is more than bricks and mortar—it is a promise: that healthcare is a right, not a privilege, and that Fair Haven Community Health Care will continue to stand strong for all who rely on us, today and for generations to come.