We Miss Our Volunteers

We Miss Our Volunteers

As we all take a step back during these changing times, we wanted you to know that we miss you. We think about you often, and we hope that you are each safe, healthy, and finding peace in your new routines. We are working hard to make sure that we come back strong and...
COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Updates

April 10, 2020 Dear Habitat for Humanity supporter, I am writing to provide an update about the measures Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut is taking to protect our staff, volunteers, the people we serve and our community during the COVID-19 (coronavirus)...
Act Now

Act Now

With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, families are facing both a public health and an economic crisis. The longer it goes on, the more this pandemic also becomes a housing emergency. We need you to add your voice now to tell Congress to act for housing stability....
COVID-19 Updates

Coronavirus Update & Closings

March 16, 2020 Dear Habitat for Humanity supporters, I am writing to provide an update about the measures Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut is taking to protect our staff, volunteers and the people we serve during the COVID-19 (corona virus) pandemic. These...
Welcome Habitat Family

Welcome Habitat Family

A big warm welcome to Amna and her husband Ezairig and their four children (ages 7-16) as they begin their journey towards home ownership. Originally from Sudan, the family emigrated via Egypt to the safety of the United States in 2016. They are currently living in a...
Norwich Community Development Advisory Committee

Norwich Community Development Advisory Committee

CEO and Executive Director Terri O’Rourke recently attended the Town of Norwich’s Community Development Advisory Committee meeting. On the agenda was the Testimony of Needs for 2020-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. It is important to our mission that we...
Thank you Dominion!

Thank you Dominion!

Thank you Dominion! Nancy H. Bulkeley, Senior Community Affairs Representative, Dominion, presents Terri O’Rourke, CEO & Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut, with a competitive grant award donation for $7500. Dominion Energy has granted...
First Ever Gingerbread House Contest

First Ever Gingerbread House Contest

Here at Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut we build all kinds of houses…including gingerbread houses! We got our hands a little sticky with this competition over the holidays. While some departments used the basic kit, others went ALL OUT with their...
Eversource Sponsors Habitat for Humanity

Eversource Sponsors Habitat for Humanity

  Eversource Sponsors Habitat for Humanity Across Connecticut with $1.67 Million in Housing Tax Credit Funding Habitat for Humanity affiliates across Connecticut will receive grant support from Eversource via the Housing Tax Credit Contribution (HTCC) program...
Windham Project Making Progress

Windham Project Making Progress

Our project at Serwan Avenue in the Willimantic section of Windham is making great progress as our team races to make headway before the weather complicates our building cycle. Are you interested in helping on this project? Please check out the volunteer section of...