E-Newsletter | September 2022 |
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CEO Corner
Carolyn Vermont
Happy Fall!
As we enter this new season, I embrace the change that it brings. At Habitat CFC, we experience change on a daily basis, but our mission to provide affordable homes for low-income working families remains the same. Although our days appear shorter now, our level of service is consistent throughout the year. As a nonprofit organization, we continue to grow in all aspects. We value the relationship that we have with our Habitat families, donors, supports, volunteers, Board of Directors, and staff.
I am excited about our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Seila Mosquera-Bruno, State of CT Department of Housing Commissioner, will serve as our keynote speaker on September 28th. The majority of our Habitat families are Hispanic. During National Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 through October 15, we celebrate the countless contributions of more than 60 million Hispanic Americans, Latinos, Latinas, and Latinx-identifying people to our culture and society in the U.S.
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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What a beautiful day we had for our 29th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, September 19, 2022 at The Country Club of Fairfield. Thank you to all of our sponsors, attendees and silent auction bidders for supporting the event! All of the net proceeds will go directly toward building and providing affordable homeownership opportunities for hard-working families in Coastal Fairfield County.
Sponsors: Anholt Services (USA) Inc., Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, David Nissen, AT&T, WearSPF, KPMG LLP, and Connecticut Community Bank, N.A.
In-Kind Donations: Whole Foods Market, Price Rite, C Town Supermarkets, Chartwells, Dining Services, SHU, Captain Lawrence Brewing, Park City Music Hall, CT Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Tito’s, WearSPF, Equinox, Club Champion, Sports Center of CT, Stress Factory, Barcelona Wine Bar, Fifth State Distillery, Quick Center, Bloodroot, Downtown Cabaret Theatre, J. McLaughlin, Beardsley Zoo, Redefine Staging & Design, No. 299, Sipstirs, Donut Crazy, Sergio Docarmo Services, Ten Twenty Post, Aquila’s Nest Vineyards, DeMane Golf , Silvermine Golf Club, Little Pub of Wilton, Discovery Museum, Board & Brush, Blue Ox Axe Throwing, Classic Kids, The Stomp Company, Wee Burn Country Club/David Short, The Kittansett Club/Al Marx, Race Brook Country Club/Bill Brewster, Rolling Hills Country Club/Rob Giglietti, Country Club of Fairfield/Thomas Kreitler, Warwick Country Club/Bill Brewster, Brooklawn Country Club/Shane Sarty, and Joe LaCava.
Look out for next year’s date to be announced in December!
A special thank you to photographer, Victor Forbes, and photo assistant volunteer, Alayne Ashman, for the great event photos.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Golf Outing Volunteers |
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On behalf of our entire Habitat CFC staff and our partner families, we would like to thank all the amazing volunteers who helped at our Annual Golf Outing!
We could not have had such a fun and successful event without all the hard work they put in for us. The overwhelming volunteer support made life so much easier for everyone involved in planning the event, so they deserve a huge thank you! We look forward to working with these wonderful volunteers again soon!
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Congratulations
DeJesus and Contreras family!
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Carolyn Vermont and Valencia Goodridge, our Family Services Director, congratulate the DeJesus and Contreras family on the closing of their new home! Carolyn said, "The keys not only open the doors to your new home, but also the doors to your family's future!" |
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2023 Annual Gala Committee Members needed!
Our Annual Gala is being held in April 2023 and it will be here before we know it. Currently, we are looking for at least 10 volunteers to be on our Habitat CFC Annual Gala Committee. This is our most important fundraiser of the year, and we can certainly use your help! There are many different roles that can be filled on this committee, so if you feel you have skills that match one of the necessary roles listed below or have other skills you can bring to the table, please contact our Events Coordinator, Andrea Bien, at (203) 333-2642 ext 126 or abien@habitatcfc.org.
General Time Commitment:
· Attend monthly meetings, weekly as it gets closer to event
· Work independently or in groups on focused projects
Roles:
· Chair Event
· Solicit live & silent auction donations
· Solicit Sponsorships and Ads
· Work on table and ticket sales
· Be a part of the theme and décor subcommittee
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Families Helping Families....
Join Habitat CFC for a very special
Family Build Day!
Saturday, October 29, 2022
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Get your family together and engage in the volunteer work done by Habitat CFC. Work alongside your family to improve our community and the lives of our Habitat families. There will be opportunities for kids aged 12 years old and up with no experience necessary. See below for the projects that will be available.
Family Neighborhood Cleanup – Ages 12 to 15
8:30am – 1:00pm
15 Volunteer Spaces Available
Help Habitat CFC clean up the neighborhood around our next homes on William Street. We will be collecting trash and debris from around the site and the surrounding neighborhood.
Worksite Building Project – Ages 16 and up
8:00am – 3:30pm
20 Volunteer Spaces Available
You may be working on any stage of the build process (e.g., painting, siding, framing, landscaping, etc.), as we have multiple houses under construction at any given time. The plan can change as late as the morning of your Build Day, so be prepared for any type of work. We will have work appropriate for individuals of all experience levels – even no experience. Building is a rain or shine activity.
There will be a one-hour break for lunch from 12:00pm – 1:00pm, so please plan to bring your own lunch or stop by a local restaurant.
Sign up now - spots are going fast!
To register to participate, please email Anthony Orfino, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at aorfino@habitatcfc.org.
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Tomorrow...
there is still time to Register!
CEO Speaker Series:
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Virtual Event:
Wednesday, September 28th, 2022
12pm - 1pm
Keynote Speaker:
Seila Mosquera-Bruno
Commissioner of Connecticut Department of Housing
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You can keep even more materials out of landfills by donating your gently used furniture, appliances, and building materials to our Stratford Habitat Restore!
Donations gratefully accepted at the store.
If you are dropping off a donation, please arrive 30 minutes prior to closing.
Store Hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM
Closed every Sunday and Monday
Schedule a Pick-Up
or call 203-383-4358
All sales net proceeds benefit the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County.
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Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County | 203-333-2642
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