June 2018, A Busy Month of Building
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Greetings!
I am awed everyday by the number of people who generously share both time and treasure in order to help Habitat CFC provide the stability and security of a decent home to hard working Fairfield County families – many of whom may never know or have the chance to thank those who made their life-changing opportunity for homeownership possible.
As we head into July, we are wrapping up two of the busiest months of the year for home construction, two months in which Habitat CFC welcomed a record numbers of volunteers – from corporations, civic groups, schools, religious organizations and, of course, local individuals and families. We could never do our work without you!
Building homes with volunteers of different ages, backgrounds, experiences and skill levels is no small task. Our construction team must not only be capable builders, but they must also be comfortable teaching, guiding and sometimes, even cajoling those who are lucky enough to work with them. I want to recognize and express our thanks to Kevin, Frank, Jeff, Jacques, Chris, John, and Anthony. We are also grateful to our AmeriCorps construction team member Nick and, of course, Eileen, who coordinates and schedules all of these volunteers!
As you can see from the pictures below, an awful lot of hands go into building a Habitat CFC house. When they come together, as they always do, the end result is amazing! Please join us.
Sincerely,
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Stuart D. Adelberg
Chief Executive Officer
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Here are some of our recent volunteers building on site...
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The Habitat CFC ReStore is proud to announce its new affiliation with the Helping Hands Thrift Store. When the owners of Helping Hands decided to close their Orange location, they approached us and asked if we would take on their remaining merchandise and work to continue their strong relationship with donors, customers and non-profit partners. We have gratefully agreed and are now setting up processes in order to have a seamless transition. One thing is certain – the great service and merchandise deals that thousands have come to expect from Helping Hands will now be found, just a few miles down the road, at the Stratford Restore. Helping Hands’ loyal customers will also be thrilled to know that
Vin Testone
will be joining the ReStore staff!
Special thanks to Helping Hands owner, Steve Greenberg, for so generously making this arrangement happen and for entrusting the Habitat CFC ReStore with Helping Hands’ stellar reputation, solid relationships and years of good will.
If you haven’t visited the ReStore in a while – there is now an additional reason to take another look! Not only will you find that one of a kind bargain, but you can shop with the knowledge that the proceeds from your purchases will all be put to great use – building new homes for hard working local families, and providing other critical services in the community! And if you haven’t quite finished your spring cleaning, there’s still time to donate your gently used furniture, appliances and other household items. We’ll pick them up, keep them out of the landfills and help them all find new homes!
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The
Bauer Foundation
will match gifts up to
$550,000
to build
seven homes for seven families!
Donations from existing donors will be matched one for one – doubling every gift. Donations from new Habitat CFC contributors will be matched two for one – tripling your support.
Please don’t miss this opportunity to multiply your gift and multiply your impact!
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Habitat CFC AmeriCorps Colton Shaheen featured on Habitat International Website!
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Colton Shaheen, our Volunteer Services Development, attended
Habitat International’s recent 2018 AmeriCorps
Build-a-Thon
with more than 350 other AmeriCorps and 75 alumni to help construct 12 new houses and work on 10 home preservation projects in Raleigh, North Carolina.
To learn more about Colton and what makes him unique
click here
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AmeriCorps Positions Available
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For the 2018-2019 year, AmeriCorps has awarded Habitat CFC with three one-year positions for
Project Development,
Resource Development and
Construction Crew Leader.
For more information about VISTA positions at Habitat CFC, contact our Director of Corporate and Volunteer Engagement,
Eileen Bakos. She can be reached by email at
[email protected]
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RESERVE YOUR SPACE for the Habitat CFC Golf Outing
Habitat CFC will hold its
25th
Annual Benefit
Golf Outing
on Monday, September 17, 2018 at
The Country Club of Fairfield
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If you register by July 31, you will receive a
$100
discount on a foursome or a $50 discount on a single player ticket.
All of proceeds from this event will go directly toward building and providing affordable homeownership opportunities to hardworking families in Coastal Fairfield County.
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5K Run
The 5K Run for Home was created over 20 years ago by Habitat CFC Co-Founder
John Olson
and has been one of Habitat CFC’s main events over the years. Our fast and flat USATF certified course makes the Habitat 5K Run for Home the perfect opportunity for serious runners to set qualifying personal records or for anyone who just wants to have fun running (or walking) this beautiful course. Register early for discounted tickets:
$25 – register online thru July 31
$27 – register online between August 1 and October 4
$20 – register online (for ages 13 and under) through October 4
$35 – register at the race
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THIS SATURDAY - JUNE 30TH
50% OFF FURNITURE, ARTWORK, LIGHTING
Cash & Carry Only
- items must leave with you at the time of purchase. Make sure you bring the proper transportation so you are able to take advantage of the discount.
- If full price is paid you will have 4 business days to come back to pick up your items.
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1785 Stratford Avenue, Stratford
Just off exit 31 I-95
(store entrance is on Honeyspot Road)
203-383-4358
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ReStore Hours
Tuesday - Friday 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday 9 am to 4 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
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Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County | 203-333-2642
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