CEO Corner

Happy Summer!

June is a month of celebrations! We celebrated National Caribbean-American Heritage Month with Dr. Kwamie Dunbar as our CEO Speaker Series 2023 Keynote Speaker. Dr. Dunbar is a Professor of Finance at Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Business School and also President of the West Indian American Association of Greater Bridgeport, Inc. We also celebrated Juneteenth at Juneteenth of Fairfield County Annual Parade and at the Diocese of Bridgeport Apostolate of Black Catholics Holy Hour Against Racism. Habitat International shared that, “As we observe Juneteenth with a day of reflection and action, Habitat for Humanity continues to encourage transformational change that creates thriving communities. To get there, we need to confront hard truths and commit to disruptive action.” Another major celebration in June was Father’s Day. We are thankful for all Habitat fathers - families, donors, supporters, volunteers, and staff. You are helping to build a community where our families have a place to call home.

As an international nonprofit housing organization, we are blessed with the opportunity to continue building more affordable homes for eligible low-income working families despite facing an affordable housing crisis in the United States. Housing costs are rising much faster than the income of many families. We thank each of you for donating your time, talent, and treasure to create more affordable housing opportunities for the families that we serve.

At Habitat CFC, we put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Thank you for continuing the journey with us!

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Habitat CFC's 30th Annual Golf Outing... Sponsorships Still Available!

⛳️ Calling all golf enthusiasts and community champions! While foursomes for our 30th Annual Golf Outing are officially sold out, there's still an incredible opportunity for you to make a lasting impact!

We have a few remaining sponsorship slots available, and your support would be a "hole-in-one." By participating, you'll play a vital role in helping low-income, hard-working families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.

Don't miss this opportunity to be a driving force for positive change in our community! Click the link below to secure your sponsorship and join us in building a better future for all.

Habitat CFC Joins One-Year Anniversary Celebration of Two Life-Changing Homeownership Programs Hosted by Newly Appointed Deputy Commissioner of CT Department of Housing Brandon L. McGee Jr.

This month, Habitat CFC CEO Carolyn Vermont and Director of Family Services Valencia Goodridge attended the one-year anniversary celebration of MyHomeCT and Time to Own; two life-changing homeownership programs offered by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority and Department of Housing!

MyHomeCT provides financial assistance to homeowners affected by COVID-19, preventing foreclosures and assisting over 3,000 homeowners with $62 million disbursed. Time to Own offers down payment assistance in the form of a forgivable loan, helping 1,200 individuals and families achieve their dream of homeownership.

For more information about these programs, visit: chfa.org/MyHomeCT or chfa.org/TimetoOwn.

Build with us! Schedule your Habitat CFC Team Build Day today!

Employee Spotlight: Matt Slattery

Matt Slattery is the new Director of Construction at Habitat CFC. Matt’s first job out of college was as an Americorps site supervisor with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. He is excited to be able to return to his roots and rejoin the Habitat family in a leadership position. 

Matt has over 25 years in the construction industry. After his year of service with Americorps, he worked as a carpenter and foreman for a few different high-end homebuilders in New Jersey and Colorado. Matt then spent over a decade as a Sustainable Building Consultant, working with builders and developers to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. Prior to joining Habitat, Matt was a project manager for a Remodeling Consultant in Westchester County.

A graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, Matt lives in Norwalk with his wife and two daughters.  

Habitat CFC Joined at the 31st Annual Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival in Bridgeport at Seaside Park!

Habitat CFC CEO, Carolyn Vermont, had a fantastic time celebrating Juneteenth at the vibrant Juneteenth of Fairfield County Annual Parade and Harambee Festival held at Seaside Park! 🎉 We extend our warmest congratulations to Habitat CFC Board member, Dr. Dwayne Smith, for his well-deserved honor as the 2023 Grand Marshal of this incredible event, showcasing talent and unity. 🌟 It's moments like these that highlight the power of community and inspire us to continue making a positive impact together.

We Joined Fairfield Rotary Club's June Meeting to Present About Construction to Soon Begin on Four Future Habitat CFC Homes!

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible Fairfield Rotary Club for giving us the opportunity to present our exciting plans for the upcoming four homes on Greenfield Street in Fairfield, CT! 🏡✨ We were thrilled by the club's engaging questions and their genuine interest in our mission. It's with great anticipation that we look forward to partnering with them to kickstart the progress on these future Habitat CFC homes. Your early support and unwavering commitment mean the world to us! Together, we're making dreams of safe and affordable housing a reality. 🤝💙

Salem Lutheran Church Presents Habitat CFC with a Check for $25,000!

We are thankful to Salem Lutheran Church for their incredible generosity! Their donation of $25,000 to Habitat CFC is a true testament to their commitment to transforming lives. With their support, we can make the dream of homeownership a reality for a hardworking, low-income family. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and dedication to building stronger communities together!

Celebrating Iris Cordero Taylor and her many contributions to Habitat CFC!

This month, we celebrated Iris Cordero Taylor! At the heartwarming celebration held at Golden Hill Methodist Church, the room was filled with joy as we honored Iris and her countless contributions. Her dedication, passion, and selfless commitment have left an indelible mark on the lives of countless individuals and families.

We Achieved and Surpassed Our Monthly Sales Goal at the Habitat ReStore with Your Support!

With support from our incredible donors and loyal customers, our ReStore has not only met but surpassed its sales goals for the month of June, enabling us to make an even greater contribution to our affiliate's mission.

Every purchase and every item donated to the ReStore directly contributes to our affiliate's efforts in building strength, stability, and self-reliance for deserving families. Your ongoing support has been instrumental in making this possible.