E-Newsletter | February 2023 |
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Happy February!
This month, we celebrated Black History Month by inviting David Femi from M&T Bank to serve as keynote for our CEO Speakers Series. His presentation was very informative and interesting. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans.
Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. I liked what President Biden stated in this year's White House Black History Month Proclamation:" We are using every avenue to confront racial discrimination in housing and in mortgage lending and to help build generational wealth in Black communities. We are working to ensure that any housing agency that receives Federal funds will reach beyond the simple promise not to discriminate and will instead take meaningful, affirmative steps to overcome historic patterns of segregation, giving every person a fair chance to live where they choose. We are addressing the negative impacts of redlining and other forms of financial discrimination. And we are working to end a discriminatory system of appraisals that assigns lesser values to Black-owned family homes than to similar homes owned by white families."
Next month, we will celebrate Women's History Month with Lorena Barreto from Newtown Savings Bank as our keynote speaker. We value diversity at Habitat CFC! We will continue to celebrate with various cultures. Thank you for celebrating with us!
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!
With Gratitude,
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Carolyn Vermont
CEO, Habitat CFC
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Habitat CFC's April Fools' Masquerade Ball
You are cordially invited to Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County’s Annual Gala on April 1, 2023.
Join us for our April Fools’ Masquerade Ball at the Woodway Country Club in Darien, CT for a night of dinner, dancing, live music, and a silent auction -- all to benefit our mission of creating affordable homes in Fairfield County!
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Employee Spotlight - Liz Kemp |
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“Working at Habitat CFC is the most rewarding job I’ve ever had, knowing that I am part of this organization that
provides affordable homes for those that otherwise could not afford one, will actually be able to fulfill their dream of homeownership. I can definitely attest to this because I became a Habitat CFC homeowner before working here."
-Liz Kemp, Donor Operations Coordinator
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Volunteer Spotlight: Alayne Ashman
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"Honestly, I've learned so much about myself just from coming to these Women Builds. I've gotten to meet other women, I've been inspired, I've become stronger, smarter - just a better person overall by giving back to my community and building relationships with other women."
- Alayne Ashman
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Remodeling, cleaning out your home, downsizing or just getting organized? |
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Consider donating to our ReStore in Stratford! 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. |
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CEO Speaker Series: Women's History Month |
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Join us for a live conversation on Zoom in celebration of Women's History Month with keynote speaker Lorena Barreto from Newtown Savings Bank! As a Latina woman, wife, and new mother, she is passionate about helping all families achieve their dream of homeownership.
Lorena is an Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Banking with Newtown Savings Bank. As a lifetime resident of Connecticut, and a graduate of Western Connecticut State University, she is very invested in her community. She is on the Board of Directors for Housatonic Habitat for Humanity and the Latino Scholarship Fund, serves on the Fair Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the Northern Fairfield County Association of REALTORS, and is a member of the Danbury Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.
Women's History Month is an annual celebration to commemorate and encourage the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. We hope you're able to join this virtual event!
The CEO Speaker Series is moderated by Carolyn Vermont, CEO of Habitat CFC.
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In celebration of Women's History Month, volunteer with us from March 7-11, 2023 during Women Build Week! There is no cost associated and no experience needed for this annual, week-long event. Our project managers will provide relevant construction training onsite. A typical Build Day lasts from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, with a break at noon for lunch. Volunteers must be ages 18+ to participate in a Women Build volunteer day.
View and register to join a Build Day through the link below!
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Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County | 203-333-2642
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