Date Announced! 7th Annual Family Festival!

For Immediate Release
February 17, 2016
Media Inquiries: Maria Perez-Martinez, 475-227-0530, mmartinez@nhsofnewhaven.org

7^th Annual NHS Family Fun Festival:
Paint the Town Green

Promoting Environmentally-Minded Initiatives with Free Activities, Games, and Food for Families and Guests of All Ages

New Haven, CT — Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven, positioning neighborhoods to succeed for 36 years, announced today that their 7^th Annual Family Fun Festival will take place on NHS’ campus on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The festival, which has become a community staple with participants from all over Connecticut, has featured past themes such as Entrepreneurship, Health & Financial Literacy, Environmental Awareness, and Family Fitness. The Festival is a chance to honor both the diversity and spirit of the New Haven community and beyond. The 2016 Festival theme, Paint the Town Green, will promote environmentally-minded initiatives and encourage families to do their part to preserve the Earth.

 “We are thrilled to be hosting this event once again to bring people together for a day of fun activities, healthy refreshments, and meeting with old friends and acquaintances to discuss different ways in which we can respect our environment,” said NHS of New Haven executive director Jim Paley. “Our organization strives to include sustainability in all of our housing development activities, but the Family Fun Festival gives us an opportunity to reach additional people in our neighborhoods.”

As an opportunity to bring neighbors together, build community, and have fun, the Festival strives to provide a space for people of all ages to enjoy and celebrate all that New Haven has to offer. Admission is free and includes games, food, and activities. Most, if not all, of the food, activities, and entertainment groups will be from New Haven and will introduce a “green” element to participants.

 “Our family festivals have afforded us with an opportunity to give back to the community, and each year, we highlight different themes,” said HomeOwnership Center Managing Director, Bridgette Russell. “This year’s theme ‘Paint the Town Green’ highlights the importance of living in harmony with our environment.”

Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven is part of the national NeighborWorks® network, an affiliation of more than 230 nonprofit organizations that increase homeownership, produce affordable housing and revitalize neighborhoods in more than 4,400 communities across the nation. The NeighborWorks® network was founded and is supported by NeighborWorks® America, which strengthens the network through training, technical assistance, and funding.

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