Happy November!

During the month of November, we mourn the transition of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. President Jimmy Carter and Mrs. Carter first volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in 1984. They devoted countless hours to help build homes. They impacted the lives of so many families. Mrs. Carter will always be remembered for being a servant leader. 

November is also a time of giving thanks for many families who celebrate Thanksgiving. It warms my heart as I see pictures of our Habitat families at their dinner table enjoying a meal together while giving thanks for a home to call their own. We thank you for making the dream of homeownership a reality for our families. We have so much to be thankful for!

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.

In partnership,

Join in the Joy! TRIPLE Home Dedication on Clifford Street in the East End of Bridgeport

THREE families will each receive the keys to their house and housewarming gifts from Habitat CFC staff and volunteers. All are welcome to attend, witness the heart of our work and congratulate the families at this in-person celebration filled with joy!

Join Candice Stanford, Alma Machado, Rafael Colon, Yeymi Salas, and Raul Ortiz as they receive the keys to their new brand new, energy efficient, and affordable homes. Soon, they and their children will become neighbors in the East End of Bridgeport, CT!

WHEN: Saturday, December 2, 2023

WHERE: 100-112 Clifford Street, Bridgeport, CT

There's still time to give!

Help us build four homes in the Town of Fairfield.

During this season of giving, we are looking to partner with the community to fund the material cost for four Habitat CFC houses in Fairfield, CT. An anonymous Fairfield family as well as the Elizabeth and Joseph Massoud Family Foundation will match every donation we receive from our supporters and community members — each up to $200,000. That’s 400,000 combined!

Please consider becoming a part of this unique and exciting opportunity to double your impact by contributing to our Annual Appeal through the end of December. Your donation will help us successfully build affordable housing in the Town of Fairfield for the first time ever!

If you have already given, we're thankful for your partnership! We could not do our work without your support.

Employee Spotlight - Gordon Olivea

This month, Gordon joined the Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield team as our newest Site Supervisor! He says:

"I wanted to work at Habitat because of their long history of helping people in need. I have a real attachment to service and the fact that I can take my 23 years of construction experience and use it to help people -- that's the main reason why I'm here."

Thank you to Bullard Havens students for helping us wire a home on Clifford Street!

Save the Date!

2024 Annual Gala: Set Sail to Habitat Island

Save the date! Set sail and join us on Habitat Island for our 2024 Annual Gala on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 6 – 10:30 p.m. at the Woodway Country Club in Darien, CT!

The event will include live music, cocktails, dinner, dancing, and exciting live and silent auctions. Support Habitat for Humanity CFC's mission by becoming a sponsor, purchasing tickets, or donating to our auctions.

Stay tuned to habitatcfc.org/gala for more information coming soon. 

If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for this event, please contact Jay Helmer, Event Manager, at jhelmer@habitatcfc.org or 203-333-2642 ext. 126.

Remodeling, cleaning out your home, downsizing or just getting organized?

Consider donating to our ReStore in Stratford, CT! Donations of new and gently used items from individuals and businesses in our community are then sold to the public at a reduced cost, usually 50-70 percent of the original retail value! All sales net proceeds benefit the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County.