Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County

Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County (hfhcfc) is the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity international and serves Coastal Fairfield County. It is an autonomous 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It is governed locally, raises funds locally and builds locally.habitat's programs create simple, decent, safe and affordable homes for ownership by low-income families. Partner families qualify by showing a demonstrated need for improved housing, a willingness to parter with Habitat (by committing to 200-500 hours of "sweat equity" helping to build their own homes, the homes of other Habitat partner families, or working in the restore), and the ability to repay an affordable interest-free mortgage.hfhcfc provides extensive pre and post-sale social and support services to its homeowners. With our help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better future for themselves and their families. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.

Hfhcfc operates a not-for-profit retail store, restore, which sells discounted used furniture and building supplies. This social enterprise contributes funding to hfhcfc primary mission of building simple, safe and affordable homes while also benefitting the community both fiscally and environmentally. Low-cost home improvement items are offered to the public while keeping useable appliances and building materials out of our landfills.