CEO Corner

August is National Back to School Month!

Our Habitat families have been busy preparing for their children to return to their classroom routines. A family’s living condition can play a significant role in a child’s educational outcomes, opportunities and achievements. Data has proven that children’s education is positively impacted when their family live in a Habitat home. Stable, affordable housing impacts children’s education through improved attendance, better cognitive and behavioral health, and improved academic achievement. Stable home environments have been shown to raise young children’s math and reading test scores. Our Habitat children are our future leaders. We want them to not only dream about their future but make it a reality for them. It truly takes a Habitat CFC village to raise a child!

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 us! Groundbreaking of First-Ever Habitat CFC Homes in the Town of Fairfield!

WHEN: Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 4:30 PM

WHERE: 240-246 Greenfield Street, Fairfield, CT 06825

(parking available at 160 Greenfield Street, across the street from Floor & Decor)

We are incredibly excited that four families will be able to achieve their dream of homeownership in Fairfield! Their homes will be built in the Tunxis Hill neighborhood located at 240-246 Greenfield Street, Fairfield, CT 06825. The side-by-side two-family homes will abut Tunxis Hill Park. The new Energy Star rated homes will include 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and each will be 1,624 square feet.

(Pictured: CEO Carolyn Vermont sharing a conversation with Adrienne Goolsby; Senior Vice President, U.S. and Canada, Habitat for Humanity International, about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.)

At Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County, we are committed to creating a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our mission to build community and improve lives by partnering with low-income families, volunteers and donors to build decent and affordable homes in stable and welcoming neighborhoods. 

Join our CEO Speaker Series: Hispanic Heritage Month on Zoom!

Keynote Speaker: Manuel Gomez, Ph.D., CEO of CT State Community College Housatonic

WHEN: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 12 PM

WHERE: Zoom (Register below)

Dr. Manuel Gomez, current interim Chief Executive Officer for CT State Community College Housatonic, will be serving as our Hispanic Heritage Month keynote speaker! Dr. Gomez, a first-generation college graduate, has nearly 25 years of higher education experience with over eight full-time years as an adjunct.

Dr. Gomez served as a dean at Morton College and Illinois Valley Community College, as full-time faculty at Saint John Fisher College, and as an adjunct at the University of Arizona, and Pima Community College. As a college professor, Dr. Gomez has taught Spanish, Latin American History and Culture, and Leadership. He served as Director of Education and Training and the Academy for Assessment of Student Learning at the Higher Learning Commission. In that role, his work included the implementation of curricula on general education and data analysis for faculty and staff at 1000+ colleges and universities.

We are extremely excited to have Dr. Manuel Gomez serve as our Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote Speaker!!

Corporate Group Spotlight: ASML

"It feels good to do something good for the community, and at the same time, I think it's a win-win situation because we are here with the whole team together and, of course, we work together on a daily basis at the office. Working together with the whole team outside of an office setting - its great as well also for the team building." - Mark, ASML Project Coordinator

Watch ASML in action as they helped us work on a future Habitat CFC home on Stratford Avenue in Bridgeport, CT!

Employee Spotlight - Layla Cerverizzo

Layla Cerverizzo is the new Volunteer Services and Communications Coordinator at Habitat CFC. She has been volunteering with Habitat for Humanity since 2019. Layla recently graduated from Sacred Heart University this past May and is extremely excited to be able to continue her work with Habitat for Humanity on a greater scale.

In 2021-2022, Layla sat on CFC's Board of Directors as the SHU Campus Chapter representative, serving as the liaison between Sacred Heart University and CFC! She has been lucky enough to participate in two collegiate challenges, and lead one,

traveling to Craven County, NC and Tacoma/Pierce County, WA Habitat for Humanity. Layla is passionate about serving others and their community and is ecstatic about working at CFC.

Welcoming Maria Tisdale: A Valuable Addition to the HFHCFC Family Selection Committee!

We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to the newest member of the Habitat for Humanity Coastal Fairfield County (HFHCFC) family – Maria Tisdale. As she joins the ranks of our esteemed Family Selection Committee, we are excited to introduce her to the community and highlight her integral role in our mission. 

Join us for an informational session at Mount Aery Baptist Church (73 Frank Street, Bridgeport, 06604) to learn about the process of becoming a Habitat CFC homeowner! Some of the topics that will be covered at this event include:

• The Homebuying Process
• How to Get Qualified
• The Application Process
• Sweat Equity & More

Attending one of our informational sessions is required to begin your Habitat CFC homeowner application process. Joining an informational session is free.

Interested in joining? Please register below. 

Questions? Please call us 203-333-2642 ext. 101