MEDIA ADVISORY: You’re Invited to Join in the Joy! Three Families will Receive the Keys to their New, Energy Efficient and Affordable Habitat CFC Homes in Bridgeport, CT!

Media contact:
Josue Jorge
Director of Communications and Volunteer Services
jjorge@habitatcfc.org or 475-422-4444

MEDIA ADVISORY
You’re Invited to Join in the Joy! Three Families will Receive the Keys to their New, Energy Efficient and Affordable Habitat CFC Homes in Bridgeport, CT!

WHO:

Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County staff, homeowners Candice Stanford, Rafael Colon and Alma L. Machado,
Raul Ortiz and Yeymi Salas, Youth United members, Family Services Committee members, CT Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Pastor Jose Zapata, Pastor Kathi Longcoy, Rev. Elroy Baker, government officials, and committee members

WHAT:

After partnering with Habitat CFC, Candice Stanford, Rafael Colon and Alma L. Machado, Raul Ortiz and Yeymi Salas have achieved their dream of purchasing brand-new, affordable, and energy-efficient homes! All three families will soon celebrate as new neighbors!

Program to include: gift presentations, prayer over the families and homes, as well as remarks by the families, Habitat CFC staff and board members, elected officials, and community members.

WHEN:

Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 12 P.M. to 1 P.M.

WHERE:

100-112 Clifford St. Bridgeport, CT 06607

Photo & Interview Opportunities:

Carolyn Vermont, CEO Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County
Future Homeowners – Candice Stanford, Rafael Colon and Alma L. Machado, Raul Ortiz and Yeymi Salas

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About Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County
Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County’s mission is to build community and to improve lives by partnering with low-income families, community volunteers and donors to build decent and affordable homes. Since 1985, we have built 281 homes and helped more than 1,100 family members in Coastal Fairfield County. Our ReStore, located in Stratford, accepts donations of furniture, appliances and building materials, and then sells them. The net proceeds from the ReStore help the organization build more affordable housing in Coastal Fairfield County. For more information, visit habitatcfc.org.