together, we build hope
Together with donors, volunteers, and partners, we help families in Eastern Connecticut build and purchase safe, affordable homes.
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At Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut, we work with families and the community to build hope and homes. Through sweat equity, education, and partnership, households gain stability through affordable homeownership.
upcoming events
come see our new home!
Wednesday, July 15th from 1-5pm
1 Bailey Circle, New London, CT
After months of renovations powered by dedicated volunteers, Habitat homeowners, community partners, and supporters, we’re opening the doors to our new home for a special Open House, and we’d love for you to join us! During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to tour our new building, meet our staff, learn about our Homeownership Program, and discover ways to get involved.
We encourage guests to RSVP by emailing engage@habitatect.org, although walk-ins are welcome. We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate this exciting new chapter and the community that made it possible!
golf tournament:
The Habitat Classic
Monday, September 28th with 10am shotgun start
Mohegan Sun Golf Club, Baltic, CT
65 homes are ready to be built! The families are already waiting and the land is ready. The only thing standing between these families and homeownership is the funding to build. Which is why we’d love for you to join us at the Mohegan Sun Golf Club… FORE the 65!
create lasting impact
Your gift helps families build safe, stable, and affordable homes in our community. Questions about other ways to give? Email us here or call us at (860) 442-7890 x204
donate your car
When you donate your car, truck, boat, RV, or other vehicle to Habitat for Humanity, you give those memories new meaning. Your gift helps build safe, affordable homes for families and protects the environment by recycling your vehicle responsibly. Learn how to donate your car or vehicle here:
volunteer with us
We are currently in the middle of switching volunteer portals, so please use the following instructions when signing up to volunteer:
existing volunteers
Since you had an existing VolunteerUp profile, please follow the instructions below to gain access to the Ayuna volunteer portal.
To access your account:
A volunteer calendar will appear before you. Click on a volunteer opportunity. If you have not yet set up your account, you will be prompted to do so.
- Select “Create an account”.
- Use the same email address that is currently associated with your VolunteerUP account.
- Follow the prompts to verify your information and create a new password.
- Once completed, you will have access to your volunteer profile, upcoming opportunities, and volunteer history.
Important: To ensure your volunteer records are connected correctly, you must use the same email address you used in VolunteerUP. Using a different email address may create a duplicate account and prevent your volunteer history from appearing.
To select a volunteer opportunity:
Once you are on the volunteer opportunities calendar, you can select a construction or ReStore shift on a day open to the public.
*If you have any questions or difficulties accessing/creating your account, please email us here or call us at (860) 442-7890 x215
new volunteers
To create your account:
A volunteer calendar will appear before you. Click on a volunteer opportunity.
Select “Create an account”.
- Follow the prompts to create your account
- Once completed, you will have access to your volunteer profile, upcoming opportunities, and volunteer history.
To select a volunteer opportunity:
Once you are on the volunteer opportunities calendar, you can select a construction or ReStore shift on a day open to the public.
homeownership
Learn how Habitat homeownership works—eligibility guidelines, sweat equity, education, and next steps to apply. Questions about first steps or about our Readiness Workshops? Email us here or call us at (860) 442-7890 x201
our homeownership program eligibility
Since 1987, we’ve partnered with more than 110 families to build better lives through safe, affordable homeownership. If you’re ready to take the first step, review the qualifications below. We’re here to support you with resources and expertise.
in need of better housing
Potential homebuyers must demonstrate a need for safe, stable housing. This may include living in overcrowded conditions, an unsafe or unhealthy home, housing that is not accessible for a disability, or spending more than 30% of your income on housing expenses.
willing to partner with Habitat
Each homeowner puts in “sweat equity” hours, which means they help build Habitat homes, take home preparedness classes, and volunteer in other ways. This partnership is the cornerstone of our program.
able to pay an affordable mortgage
Each Habitat home is sold to the homeowner with a no-profit, affordable mortgage. To qualify, families must demonstrate the financial ability to make monthly mortgage payments and cover other household expenses. Income requirements are based on HUD’s annual guidelines and help determine if an applicant can sustainably manage the costs of homeownership. Habitat homeowners earn between 50%-80% of the area median income.
live in our service area
In addition, applicants must currently live within Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut’s service area. This ensures we’re serving the communities we know best — building strength, stability, and self-reliance right here at home. Not sure if you’re in our area? Check out the map to the left.
homeowner readiness workshops
Ready to own a home—or simply curious about what it takes? Our Homeowner Readiness Workshop is a FREE, interactive class series designed for anyone who wants to:
- Understand the homebuying process: Learn about credit, budgeting, and the steps from application to move-in day.
- Build financial confidence: Get practical tips on saving for a down payment, managing debt, and improving your credit score.
- Explore our Homeownership Program: Discover income requirements, partner family responsibilities, and how to apply.
- Connect with experts: Meet mortgage counselors, real estate professionals, and current Habitat homeowners who’ll share their stories and answer your questions.
Our next Homeowner Readiness Workshops will be starting up soon! Check back here for official dates and more information.
ReStore
Our ReStores accept gently used furniture and appliances to be sold to the community at discount prices. Questions about shopping or items you’d like to donate? Call the closest location listed to you.
Waterford ReStore
Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
(Donation Drop-Off is 10am-4pm)
82 Boston Post Road
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-3422
Plainfield ReStore
Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
(Donation Drop-Off is 10am-4pm)
89 Mill Brook Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-7507
audit reports & 990s
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To keep in accordance with the new CT DEEP regulations, the PDF to the right is our Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan