Our Annual Appeal Letter Featuring the Lopez-Sandoval Family!

Each year we ask one family to share their story in our annual appeal letter. This year, homeowner Patty and her children welcomed us to their home to share how being a part of Habitat has changed their lives in the past year, and how it is helping them to prepare for the future. We hope you will read the appeal letter and make a donation in support of other families just like Patty’s. Thank you as always for your generosity!

 

ReStore Holiday Schedule

The holidays are quickly approaching! In order to give our ReStore staff the opportunity to spend time with their families, we will be operating on the following schedule:

Wednesday, November 25: Closing at 1 p.m.

Thursday, November 26: Closed

Thursday, December 24: Closed

Friday, December 25: Closed

Thursday, December 31: Closed

Friday, January 1: Closed

Our office and construction sites will be closed November 26 and 27, as well as December 24- January 1.

Happy holidays from all of us at Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven!

Holiday Magic Event to Benefit Community Build Sleeping Giant Build: December 5

Community build Habitat For Humanity Sleeping Giant Build has a new event coming up just in time for the holidays! 🎀🎁🧸☃️❄️ Join them on Saturday, December 5 to create a lovely holiday floral and greenery arrangement from the comfort of your home! A ticket includes all of the materials pictured from Bethany Florist and Gift Shoppe plus guided online instruction to help you create your arrangement. Tickets can be purchased at bit.lySGB/holiday by Friday, November 27 and all funds raised will go toward the group’s 12th home. We cannot wait to create with you!

“Paint the Night Away” Event to Benefit Community Build Sleeping Giant Build: November 14

Community build Sleeping Giant Build will be holding their last “Paint the Night Away” event on Saturday, November 14! This event’s them is “Gorgeous Grapes” and you can see from the sample picture that these grapes are all about the wine! Tickets to the event, which include paints and a canvas, are $40. A $25 gift card to Viron Rondo Osteria will also be sent to participants, while supplies last. There are 40 gift cards available so register early to receive yours. Questions about the event may be emailed to info@sleepinggiantbuild.org. To purchase tickets, please visit bit.ly/SGBpaint.

Pre-Applications for Habitat’s Homebuying Program Available October 1-15

***Requests for pre-applications have now closed. We will open up for pre-applications again in 2021.***

We are excited to announce that Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven is now accepting pre-applications for our homebuying program! Anyone 18 years of age and older who would like to own a home is welcome to apply. We strongly encourage you to carefully review the information in the presentation below so that you understand the requirements of the homebuying program. Questions about program requirements can be emailed to Allison Mangles at amangles@habitatgnh.org. We cannot help you to complete the pre-application but we can answer questions about the program.

84 Clifton Street, New Haven

Community Build Raise the Roof’s 6th Annual Gala of the Stars: November 13

We are excited to announce that community build Raise the Roof’s 2020 stars ⭐️ have aligned and they’re ready to dance! Raise the Roof is honored to introduce the stellar group who will dance in our sixth annual Gala of Stars: Dancing for the Cause. Meet them here.
Watch for more information coming soon about how to reserve your FREE spot in the virtual audience and join the fun on November 13. We will see you there!

Community Build Sleeping Giant Build’s “Paint the Night Away” Events: September 19, October 10, and November 14!

Have you always wanted to support Habitat for Humanity – but did not know how?  Here’s your chance! Sleeping Giant Build is hosting Paint the Night Away – a series of virtual paint nights – to raise funds for their 12th home. Via Zoom, a professional artist will guide you through painting your own masterpiece. Each night has a different theme: 9/19 – On the Trail; 10/10 – Home Sweet Home; 11/14 – Gorgeous Grapes.

Choose one, two, or all three nights. Enjoy a discount by registering for two or three nights – and provide even more support toward a very deserving family’s new home. Your registration fee includes supplies – that will be shipped directly to you.

Register today at bit.ly/SGBpaint. More information is at sleepinggiantbuild.org.

The first 40 paid registrations receive a $25 gift certificate donated by Viron Rondo Osteria – an amazing Italian restaurant in Cheshire, CT.

Independence Day Closures

In honor of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 3. Our construction sites and the New Haven County ReStore will be closed on Saturday, July 4. Our normal operations will resume the following week. All of us here at Habitat wish you a safe and healthy Independence Day holiday.

New hours and procedures at the New Haven County ReStore!

Our ReStore, located at 286 South Colony Road in Wallingford, has re-opened and we are excited to see all of our customers back at the store! We missed you but have been busy redesigning the store and developing new protocols to keep everyone safe and healthy. We ask that you please read about our new procedures and review our hours to plan for your shopping.

New Hours:

Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

New Procedures:

    • Everyone who enters the store must wear a face mask.
    • One way aisles with directional arrows have been set up to avoid congestion.
    • Only 12 individuals can be in the store at a time. If you arrive and the store is full, you will be asked to wait outside.
    • A distance of 6 feet should be kept between you and other customers or staff.
    • Please do not shop at the ReStore if you are not feeling well.
    • We currently cannot allow volunteers in the store, so no one is available to help you move items to your vehicle. If you are purchasing a large item or items, please make arrangements with a friend or family member to help you move it from the store.

A Few Reminders:

    • Donations cannot be dropped off at the store without approval. Please email restore@habitatgnh.org or text (203) 800-5517 with pictures of the items you would like to donate.
    • Once purchased, we can hold your item(s) for two days. Same day pick up is appreciated.
    • We cannot hold items that have not been paid for.

POSTPONED: Home-Buyers Orientation Session

Our home-buyers orientation session originally scheduled for April 1 has been postponed until further notice. This decision was made with the health and safety of all applicants, staff members, and volunteers in mind. A new date will be announced in the coming weeks.