The CSEA Good Works Committee has been working hard to identify recurring volunteer opportunities that give members a chance to come together, give back, and make a meaningful difference in our communities.

One of the most popular annual Good Works events has become the Habitat for Humanity build. Each year, councils and chapters sponsor teams of eight CSEA members to spend the day working alongside Habitat for Humanity staff, volunteers, and future homeowners. It is a hands-on day of service where members trade their regular worksite for a build site and help create something lasting for a family in need.
 

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization that partners with families, volunteers, and local communities to build and improve affordable homes. Habitat’s work is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a decent, safe, and stable place to live. Families who partner with Habitat are not simply handed a house; they work alongside volunteers, complete required “sweat equity” hours, and purchase their homes through affordable mortgages. That partnership model helps create long-term stability while strengthening neighborhoods and communities.
 

For CSEA members, the Habitat build is a natural fit. Our union is made up of workers who serve the public every day, and Good Works gives members another way to live those values outside the workplace. Whether members are swinging a hammer, painting, carrying materials, landscaping, or helping with finishing touches, every task contributes to the same goal: helping a family build a stronger future.
 

Thank you to all of the volunteers, councils, chapters, and sponsors who made this wonderful event possible. Your time and generosity are what make the Good Works Committee successful year after year.
 

It is never too late to support Good Works. Donations can be made by check payable to:
 

CSEA Good Works
 CSEA
 760 Capitol Ave.
 Hartford, CT 06106
Any questions can be sent to bconway@csea760.com.