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G I V I N G G U I D E 2015 www.HartfordBusiness.com December 15, 2015 • Hartford Business Journal 27 Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. 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. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES Youth United Challenge — April: Habitat for Humanity affiliates engage community youth to foster teamwork among diverse groups of youth, educate youth about Habitat's mission through service, advocacy, fundraising and building, develop youth leadership through their actions and initiatives. Women Build — May: A national event gives women the opportunity to build together and learn vital home improvement techniques. This is a fundraising event designed for and by women. Sticks for Bricks Golf Tournament — August: Our annual golf tournament is a great way for individuals and corporations to give to Hartford Habitat by swinging golf clubs instead of hammers. Lunch, 18 holes of golf, dinner with Habitat homeowners are just some of the highlights of this signature event. Build-A-Thon — October: A two week long fundraising event for corporate sponsors to build homes in their local community. Gingerbread Build — December: In early December, we host a gingerbread building competition. This is a family friendly event includes fun activities for children. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES In October 2014, our affiliate opened the first Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Hartford county. The ReStore sells new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. All ReStore proceeds are used to build homes and community in Greater Hartford. Shop: The ReStore offers great deals on building supplies, making your home improvements more affordable while providing much needed funding for Hartford Habitat. Donate: The ReStore provides an environmentally and socially responsible way to keep good, reusable materials out of the waste stream. Local retailers, contractors, and individuals donate items to the ReStore. Volunteer: The ReStore is an opportunity for Hartford Habitat to engage volunteers of all ages. We look forward to engaging students, civic, corporations and other groups in our mission. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Hartford Habitat has flourished for the past 26 years through the support of volunteers. We host over 4,000 volunteers annually. We host a quarterly open house to recruit volunteers and introduce the Habitat model. ABOUT US Year established: 1989 Annual revenues: $5 million (most recent fiscal year) Total number of employees: 20 GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S) Hartford County TOP FUNDING SOURCES Corporate Grants: 30% Public Funds: 30% Faith, Civic and Individual: 20% Program: 20% Bilidade Augustin Capital Community College Matthew Bjorkman Deloitte & Touche, LLC Vice Chair Eric C. Brown, LEED AP KBE Building Corporation Jesse Carabase, CPA Aetna Pamela R. Carpenter The Travelers Companies, Inc. Matthew Cooper Morgan Stanley Shari Cousin The Connecticut Business & Industry Association Ben Daigle The City of Hartford Endia DeCordova Manchester Community College Luke Ebersold BlumShapiro Joseph M. Fazzino United Technologies Corporation Steven Hernández, Esq. Connecticut Commission on Children Caren A. Kittredge UTC Building & Industry Systems Ashley M. Maagero The Travelers Companies, Inc. Secretary R. Scott Orsey CountMeIn! Hartford Rev. Sara Salomons Journey Home Donald H. Shaw, Jr. Doris Sugarman The Connecticut Forum Treasurer Phillip Titolo Mass Mutual Thomas R. Trumble, CLU Private Capital Group, LLC Mark D. Vasington First American Title Insurance Company Executive Director Karraine V. Moody Chair Lisa Chirichella Aetna Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity 75 Charter Oak Avenue Building 2 Suite 205, Hartford, CT 06106 | 860-541-2208 HartfordHabitat.org OUR MISSION: Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. " " H i, just wanted to say what a great time I had on today's build in Bristol. Having 2 of the 3 homeowners there was really nice. It was a hot, sunny day of hard work but everyone had a good attitude. Can't wait for the next individual build day at Bristol or the other sites. Thanks for reminding me why I've done Habitat for so many years — learning new skills, meeting new people, an honest day's work, and helping members of our community. Doesn't get better than that! – Nancy , Bristol, CT ReStore volunteers pose in front of one of the trucks used to collect donations. BOARD OF DIRECTORS