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Song “Decent Shelter” Benefits Habitat

gnhadmin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:33:52 +0000

One of the best ways to help get Habitat’s message out into the world is through music, since it engages the heart strings in a way that nothing else can. At Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven’s recent 25th Anniversary Gala, a group of musicians debuted a new song written for just that purpose – to inspire volunteers and donors and to provide a beautiful way to support our mission. “Decent Shelter”, written by Debra Alt, Jeff Fuller, and Steve Lazrove, captures the Habitat experience for both families and volunteers. Debra got the idea when she saw the work her daughter was doing on Habitat builds. Debra started volunteering at the Habitat Restore in Salem, Connecticut and wanted to add Habitat to the list of other causes she’s written songs for. “Decent Shelter” was written to in spire, to encourage fundraising and volunteerism, and to enhance dedications and other Habitat gatherings. The song is available via CD or download from the songwriter’s website debrasong.com. Proceeds will support Habitat’s mission of building safe, decent, affordable homes for working low income families.

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Another Great West Rock Challenge!

gnhadmin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:19:49 +0000

Sleeping Giant Build’s 3rd Annual West Rock Challenge drew an enthusiastic crowd of runners and supporters on Sunday, August 21. Sixty-three runners participated in the 9 mile and 5 kilometer races at West Rock Ridge State Park in Hamden. The main sponsors of the event again this year were D’Aniello’s Amity Bicycles and Woodbridge Running Co.

Proceeds from the event will support Sleeping Giant Build’s fourth home building project for Habitat, which will be the rehab of 390 Gilbert Avenue, Hamden.

Click here to see race results.

Click here for the photo album of the event.

Click here for a great blog posting by The Bimbler’s Sound, a running group that participated.

Our 25th Anniversary Gala!

gnhadmin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:50:44 +0000

Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven celebrated its 25th anniversary in style with a gala on Friday, June 10 at the beautiful waterfront grounds of the Owenego Inn in Branford. More than 250 guests attended the celebration. Habitat honored four longstanding supporters with induction into our Master Builder Hall of Fame. The honorees were Tom DiBlasi, Duo Dickinson, Lorraine Martin and Debra Watson.

Habitat supporters enjoyed an evening of great music by Jeff Fuller and Friends; luscious heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and desserts; and a fabulous silent auction.

Since our founding in 1986, Habitat has built or rehabbed 78 homes! Click here for the retrospective booklet that was designed and produced for the occasion.

(all photos by Amy Etra)

The honorees (left to right): Tom DiBlasi, Debra Watson, Duo Dickinson & Lorraine Martin

Some of the silent auction items

Jeff Fuller & Friends

A beautiful evening at the Owenego Inn