MEDIA ADVISORY: Join in the Joy! First-Time Homeowner to Receive Keys to Her Habitat Home in Bridgeport’s East Side
For immediate release:
September 26, 2024
Media contact:
Josue Jorge
Director of Communications and Volunteer Services
jjorge@habitatcfc.org or 475-422-4444
| WHO: | Carolyn Vermont; CEO of Habitat CFC, Marie Gaines and family, local elected officials, Habitat CFC staff, and community members
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| WHAT: | In a heartwarming surprise for her son Xavier, who has no idea his mother went through the process to purchase a Habitat home, Marie Gaines will receive the keys to their new house, providing Xavier with his very own room and backyard to grow and play.
Remarks to be provided by Marie, family, and friends as well as local elected officials, Habitat Board members, and staff. Housewarming gifts will be presented by staff and volunteers. All are welcome to attend, witness the heart of our work and congratulate Marie and her family at this in-person celebration filled with joy! Read more about Marie and her son.
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| WHEN:
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Saturday, September 28, 2024
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
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| WHERE: | 983 Kossuth Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608
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About Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County (Habitat CFC) is a nonprofit organization that builds communities and improves lives by eliminating substandard housing and creating affordable homeownership possibilities by partnering with families in Fairfield County. Habitat CFC has a well-earned reputation for success in transforming abandoned properties into homes for taxpaying, contributing community members throughout the region. Since 1985, we have built or rehabbed 285 homes helping over 1,100 family members in Fairfield County. Learn more. |
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