We have ambitious plans...and we need your help!

To build twelve homes per year by the end of 2008

More than 2,000 households in the Danbury area meet current Habitat income guidelines ($26,000-$44,000 annually for a family of four). They are probably underhoused because...

• a 1998 study found that one-third of area families paid more than the fair-market rent established by federal guidelines.
• home prices have tripled nationally since 1977, with Fairfield County having among the highest housing prices in the country.

In 1999 our Board of Directors approved a strategic plan to take the affiliate into the new millenium. The Planning Group recommended four interrelated initiatives requiring partnerships with governments, churches, businesses, neighbors, volunteers, and other non-profit organizations. Our teams will:

• consult with town officials and invite contributions to our "land bank."
• develop a plan that increases fund-raising to $720,000 a year.
• review current project plans and streamline the build process.
• recommend administrative changes necessitated by growth.

All teams will seek out volunteers to build homes, work in the office, and serve on committees and/or the Board of Directors.

If you would like to join our team of volunteers, please contact the Habitat office at 203.744.1340 or send us an .

We're grateful for every single person who gives their time and talents to the Habitat cause.

Monetary contributions are also important to Habitat. We accept credit card donations (processed via secure web channels) or checks or credit card donations via mail or fax. Please use this form if you prefer the mail/fax method.