For more than 16 years, Peter Brady, also known as the Handy Dandy Handyman, has been helping Danbury-area residents with everything from raking leaves to home makeovers. But now his nonprofit organization itself needs a helping hand. continue reading
HDHM Volunteers renovating home of paralyzed Brookfield Resident
More than six months after Jeff Moxham was paralyzed by a falling garage door, a group of volunteers has begun a massive renovation project that will finally allow him and his family to return to their Old Bridge Road home. Article here:
HDHM 2015 Senior-Sing-Along a huge success
For the 12th year, Peter Brady and his troupe of talented HDHM volunteer singers were a big hit at the Glen Crest Senior Living facilities in Danbury.
2015 Rake-n-Bake Huge Success
In the Sunday Danbury News Times 11/15/15 there was a very nice article written with volunteers participating in the 16th annual Rake n Bake sponsored by the HDHM Ministry. While it was a crisp windy morning we managed to clean leaves from 70 homes in the greater Danbury area with time remaining to take part […]
Roof Installation Success Story
You may remember back on July 15, 2015 we notified you of a case that needed our attention for a new roof for this ill Mike D. new client of HDHM. If you follow below you will see what a small group of volunteers and contractors can do in a matter of one month. Dear […]
Handyman spreads generosity to those in need
Article from Newstimes.com August, 3 2015 Peter Brady’s idea began as a way to help elderly members of his parish at Saint Joseph’s Church in Brookfield. Now 15 years later, Brady’s generosity has touched hundreds in the Danbury area. Brady’s organization, Handy Dandy Handyman Ministry, has assisted 900 families in the area. Brady has helped […]
The Patch People of the Year
Brookfield’s 2013 People of the Year Posted by Aaron Boyd (Editor), December 30, 2013 at 11:57AM This year’s honorees include three volunteers, an educator and a town employee who’s always ready with a story and a smile. We asked you, our readers, to submit nominations for Brookfield Patch’s 2013 People of […]
Peter Brady on the Brookfield Public Advocate Channel 21
Peter Brady Interview on "The Brookfield Public Advocate" Channel 21 Click the play button below the video to start The interview split into 2 parts is approx 26 Minutes Brookfield Public Advocate with Bruce Siennick interview with Handy Dandy Handyman Peter Brady. Brookfield Patch profiled Brady and his work on the annual Rake & […]
Rake n’ Bake 2014 notice
Rake n’ Bake 2014 Online signup is now closed for further information regarding signups contact Janice Waterbury jawaterbury@gmail.com Meet at Brookfield High School no later than 7:30am for team assignments and name badges. Rain or Shine !! Kindly bring equipment such as rakes, blowers, and tarps. (No equipment is allowed in the school […]
HDHM Featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams
The Handy Dandy Handyman Ministry was Featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams