May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. At Habitat CFC, we work with our families to ensure that they are aware of services that are available if they need it. Many People of Color in urban areas are denied access to quality healthcare based on their race. According to The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Fact Sheet: Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month 2023, they have expanded access to mental health services in early childhood settings by supporting mental health initiatives including providing paid mental health consultants, professional development, and other support for child-care providers. They are also providing grants to train graduate level behavioral health clinicians to serve individuals in high need in underserved communities.
We build brand new homes for eligible low-income working families. We want to ensure that those families are healthy. Many families in our urban communities are suffering from trauma. The root of urban trauma is often poverty and racism. I am thankful to those who donate their time, talent, and treasure to lift marginalized families out of oppression and give them an opportunity to create a better life for their families. I often hear from donors and supporters that God has blessed them, and they want to bless others. Thank you for being a blessing!
This month is also Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. During this special month, we recognize and honor the incredible contributions made by the Asian American and Pacific Islander community to our local community and to Habitat CFC. Thank you, Asian American and Pacific Islander community members, for your unwavering support, dedication, and all that you do to help us build homes, communities, and hope. Together, we are making a difference, one family at a time!
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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Purchase Tickets or a Sponsorship for our
30th Annual Golf Outing!
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Tickets and sponsorships for Habitat CFC's 30th Annual Golf Outing are still on sale!
Join us on September 25, 2023 at The Country Club of Fairfield for the rare opportunity to play on one of the most beautiful, competitive courses in the country. Your participation would be a hole-in-one as you'll help support local families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. All proceeds directly support Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County.
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Build with us! Schedule your Habitat CFC Team Build Day today! |
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Are you considering an employee volunteer activity for your staff or searching for a way to boost morale and create a sense of teamwork among your employees? If so, it’s time to schedule a Habitat CFC Team Build Day! If you have joined us in the past, you already know the benefits.
Through a Team Build Day, your employees will enjoy a fun-filled, inspirational day of volunteering on a Habitat worksite. This unique, hands-on opportunity will also help make a family’s dream of homeownership possible. No experience is necessary; our construction staff is trained to teach your employees everything they need to know.
Habitat CFC builds communities and improves lives by eliminating substandard housing and creating affordable homeownership possibilities for families in Coastal Fairfield County. We build approximately 10-12 homes each year, providing year-round volunteer opportunities. Volunteering as a group is a great team-building activity as well as a unique opportunity to partner with a highly reputable non-profit organization. It will be an experience you and your employees will never forget!
For more information, or to schedule your 2023 Team Build Day, please contact Kristen at kalvanson@habitatcfc.org or call (203) 333-2642 ext. 109.
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Join the Next Habitat CFC CEO Speaker Series in Celebration of National Caribbean American Heritage Month! |
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Join CEO Carolyn Vermont in conversation with Dr. Kwamie Dunbar -- Professor of Finance at The Business School of Worcester Polytechnic Institute and President of the West Indian American Association of Greater Bridgeport!
WHEN: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Zoom (register below)
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Dr. Kwamie Dunbar is a Professor of Finance at Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Business School. In addition to his extensive experience in teaching and research, he has a wealth of industry experience working with several Fortune 500 companies in various capacities. Dr. Dunbar's research has appeared in leading economics and finance journals such as Quantitative Finance, Economic Modeling, International Review of Financial Analysis, Finance Research Letters, Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance, amongst others. His research has received considerable attention via citations, and he regularly presents his work at leading international conferences and writes media pieces. His current research examines FinTech for Social Good and Sustainability. His primary research focus is empirical asset pricing, and cryptocurrencies, focusing on FinTech and futures markets. His transformational work has contributed to various areas in Finance that focus on digital assets, financial technologies, and digital transformation from the perspectives of Finance and economics.
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Congratulations to our newest Habitat CFC homeowners! |
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Congratulations to Cindy George, David Nieves, and Sandalee Sotomayor for becoming proud new Habitat CFC homeowners in Stratford! It was an absolute joy to celebrate this life-changing moment with their families.
We are thrilled for the new homeowners as they unlock the doors to their new, energy-efficient, and affordable home as well as a promising future and wonderful memories they'll make as neighbors!!! Read more about this story from an article written by Richard Chumney from the CT Post (linked below).
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CEO Carolyn Vermont Receives Achievement Award from the Black Business Alliance! |
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This month, the Black Business Alliance hosted its “Crown Gathering and Tea” event, an inspiring and empowering celebration of black women in business and leadership. Our CEO Carolyn Vermont is among this year’s honorees! A resounding applause and congratulations to her for this wonderful achievement! |
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Employee Spotlight: Gordy Paulin |
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Gordy is one of Habitat CFC's newest construction staff members. As site supervisor, he works with volunteers of all skill levels to ensure they are working safely and effectively on our build sites.
Gordy stated, "I enjoy working for Habitat CFC because it's meaningful what we do here. I was born and raised in Bridgeport, so it feels good to be adding value back into the community."
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We're hiring! Apply and join our dynamic team. |
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Beautification and Build Day |
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This month, our Beautification and Build day event was an outstanding success! We are grateful to the National Council of Negro Women, BuildOn, Youth United, Women Build, GVI, the Mayor’s Conservation Corp, and individual volunteers who helped us clean up in the neighborhoods where we are constructing new Habitat CFC homes! Thank you for partnering with us to positively impact our community! |
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Are you 12-18 years old and looking to volunteer? Consider joining Youth United! |
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Youth United is the youth division of Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County. Students of ages 12 to 18 from different backgrounds, schools, and organizations in Fairfield County come together to develop leadership skills, engage in positive service activities, and make friends in the broader community.
Youth United coordinates build days, fundraisers, and other activities so that every student, regardless of age, has the opportunity to contribute to Habitat CFC’s mission of providing decent and affordable housing to the coastal Fairfield County. Since 2005, Youth United has sponsored five Habitat CFC homes for local families.
Click the link below to register for the next Youth United meeting or click here to learn more about Youth United.
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Three New Future Homeowners! |
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Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County welcomes the following future homeowners to the Habitat CFC Homeownership Program.
- Kamolee and her two children
- Johanna and Juana and her son
- Yvelice and Darios and their two children
All the future homeowners have successfully demonstrated their need for affordable housing, ability to pay, and willingness to partner with us and complete all hours of “sweat equity” before purchasing their homes.
Click the button below if you're Interested in beginning your journey towards becoming a Habitat CFC homeowner.
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CEO Carolyn Vermont & Habitat CFC Board Member Dr. Smith at Messiah Baptist Church in Bridgeport, CT for Pentecost Sunday! |
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Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County | 203-333-2642
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