Our Family Services Department is the first contact for the majority of people who are interested in our Future Homeownership Program. We had a New Applicant’s Meeting on June 1st for those who filled out a pre-application and met the basic requirements. At this meeting, the Family Selection Committee educated the participants about the Habitat program and explained in detail how to fill out the application which they received at this informative session. Once the application is received by certified mail at Habitat the difficult part begins for the Family Selection Committee. They would love to accept everyone who applies but Habitat can only build approximately twelve houses per year. The need is so great in Fairfield County for those who have low income to be given the opportunity of owning their own home. Our non-profit organization has helped many realize the dream that they have been aspiring to for many years. Our goal at Habitat CFC is to build more houses in order to continue putting smiles on the faces of our future homeowners and their children.  

The many functions of the Family Services Department are varied and far reaching. The team works with each person that qualifies and is accepted into the program. The department is there for the family during the process of working their 500 “sweat equity” hours after they have signed a Letter of Acceptance.Family Services makes sure they fulfil their obligation of attending the educational workshops to better prepare them for owning their own home. The final step in the journey towards homeownership is the closing. This is the day when all the hard work pays off and our families sign the paperwork that makes their American dream come true. 

All this work that is done with so much dedication would not be possible without Iris Cordero Taylor, Director of Family Services & Community Liaison; Maribel Sanabria, Family Services Manager; Leonila (Leo) Ayala, Family Services Coordinator and Nereida De Lopez, Family Services Specialist. This team of devoted Habitat staff works diligently to better the futures of our homeowners.  

Habitat CFC’s Interim CEO, Carolyn Vermont, joined Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust (BNT) last week for a celebration to welcome their new CEO Noah Gotbaum to the organization. Habitat CFC has had a long partnership with BNT working together to offer Habitat’s future homeowners courses on topics such as Financial Fitness, CHFA Pre-Purchase Class, Creditboss Workshop, and numerous other classes which help our families become successful homeowners. We are excited Noah is on board at BNT and are looking forward to discussing collaborations where we can work together to increase the number of affordable housing units in Bridgeport!

Habitat CFC’s Youth United program held its annual summer fundraising event on Saturday, July 13th at Pep Boys on Boston Avenue in Bridgeport. The students hand washed the cars and enjoyed the day. The funds that were gathered will go towards Youth United’s 6th Habitat CFC house!

For more info about Youth United click here.

Hurry, there are only a few spaces left. We know you want to come play at The Country Club of Fairfield on Monday, September 16th … one of the best rounds of golf in the area and all to help Habitat CFC build more homes! 

New this year, a Women’s Competition within our main co-ed tournament. Special prize for Best Score Women’s Foursome. Invite some friends and take home the prize!

Driving your dream car? Pay it forward. 🚗 When you donate your old vehicle, you support homeownership programs in your community! #carsforhomes

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