From left, Bill Ireland, chief building official for Norwalk and FCCBA-8 treasurer, Steve Smith, Westport’s building official and FCCBA-8 president, Helen McAlinden, president & CEO of Homes with Hope, and Anna Rycenga, volunteer and Westport’s Conservation Commission chair. (Contributed Photo)

NORWALK — After teeing off for a charity golf event in September, the Fairfield County of Connecticut Building Association District 8 was able to present Homes with Hope with a contribution of $3,500 at its holiday luncheon held at the Norwalk Inn on Friday, Dec. 17.