Habitat CFC taking measures to limit the spread of COVID-19

To our Habitat Supporters,

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise and steps are being taken to flatten the curve of contagion, Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County has been evaluating the progress daily and creating a contingency plan to respond effectively. In an effort to do our part in helping contain the spread of COVID-19, we are taking the steps listed below. We do not take this action lightly, but to be proactive in prioritizing the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and community.

• As of March 17 at 4:00 pm, the ReStore will be closed. This includes donation drop-offs and pick-ups.
• In compliance with Governor Lamont’s order, our offices are closed to the public and all administrative office staff are working remotely.
• Build sites are now closed to ALL volunteers and homeowners working toward sweat equity.
• CANCELED – Dedication of 563 Stillman Avenue (originally scheduled for Saturday, March 21)
  
• CANCELED – Dedication of 25 Orange Street (originally scheduled for Saturday, April 4)
• CANCELED – Habitat CFC’s Annual Benefit – Back to the Future (originally scheduled for Saturday, April 25)
• CANCELED – Youth United’s Rock the Block (originally scheduled for Saturday, May 2)
• POSTPONED – Habitat CFC Women Build’s She Nailed It! (originally scheduled for Thursday, May 12)
• Habitat CFC will adhere to any recommendations provided by state and local government as well as the CDC.
• We will be making daily evaluations about whether any additional changes need to be implemented.
• If you have any questions, please contact info@habitatcfc.org.

While the economic repercussions of this unprecedented event are still unknown, public health crises like these tend to have an out-sized effect on our most vulnerable populations. Our homeowners and future homeowner families often work in industries most affected—retail, food service, medicine and more. We anticipate that many of our homeowners may be adversely affected by this pandemic. Please know we will work to support them in whatever ways we can.

This is an uncertain time for everyone and we are continually grateful for our partners and supporters as we face this new challenge together as a community.

Yours in partnership,

Dr. Cathy Collins
CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County