Madison Cares brings Shoreline residents together to sponsor Habitat for Humanity projects
in New Haven, making us the first town in Connecticut to do so!

Build IV Dedication Sept. 14 Come watch Tonya Sherman and her family recieve the keys to their new home at 18 Shepard Street in New Haven! Dedication of Madison Cares' Build IV will take place Sunday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Join us for this moving and inspirational event! Read about the build and view photos on the Current Build page.

'Green' Build V kicks off on the town green! Madison Cares and the Madison Town Energy Committee are coming together on the Madison Town Green to sponsor a two-day event that will feature actual construction on Madison Cares’ fifth Habitat for Humanity house and a   "Green Your Home Fair” that promotes energy efficiency. Framing for the new Habitat house will take place on the Madison Town Green Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The completed work will be transported to its permanent location on Wilson Street in the Hill section of New Haven, just south of Yale-New Haven Hospital. Many volunteers are needed to help with the construction. Experienced carpenters will oversee the work and safety training will be provided. Volunteers are asked to pre-register for a time slot by emailing Volunteers Committee Co-Chair Sandy Callinan at slc06443@msn.com. >> Visit our event information page for more details

More work to be done in the Gulf Coast
Madison Cares embarking on our second national trip

Approximately 90 percent of the buildings in Biloxi, Mississippi and the Gulfport coast, were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, and there are still approximately 17,000 families living in FEMA trailers. Due to the great need that still exists in areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina, many Madison Cares members have expressed an interest in returning for Trip II.

When: October 13-18, 2008
Where: Biloxi, Mississippi
Cost: Only $100 plus airfare and local travel! Why so cheap? All lodging is provided by a local Habitat affiliate in Biloxi. The Salvation Army provides three meals a day to volunteers staying at the village - a hot breakfast and dinner as well as bagged lunch to take to the job site. Water and snacks are also provided.
Who can go: Anyone 18 and older

The group is now forming. If interested, send a message to:

Maureen Lopes, Trip Team Leader

For those ready to register, visit the link to the online registration form and download instructions on registering. Lodging in the Habitat Village fills up quickly, so you will need to register soon to reserve your spot.

Invite your friends and family. Take a trip with your spouse. See if your neighbor wants to go. But most importantly, get ready for a truly rewarding experience...

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