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!
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!
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!
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.
***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
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.
Our construction sites will be inactive on Saturday, September 5 in honor of the Labor Day holiday. Volunteer opportunities will resume at the build sites on Wednesday, September 9.
The ReStore will operate with normal business hours and will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 6.
Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7.
We are thrilled to announce that Charity Navigator has awarded Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven a 4-star rating for the third year in a row. This is the highest rating that can be earned and only 25% of organizations reviewed receive this rating for three consecutive years. According to Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator, the rating indicates, “that Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven outperforms most other charities in America. This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness.” We appreciate the hard work from our Board of Directors who helped to make this designation possible and we will continue to be accountable and transparent in our work in the years ahead. You are welcome to make a donation in honor of the organization’s achievement.
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.
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.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven
37 Union Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203.785.0794
