For Goodness Sake Helps Families in Need Make Their House a Home

Matthew Czaplicki recently began work with Recovery Construction, putting his well-rounded project management skills to good use. He is particularly experienced in hazard mitigation and energy efficiency, making him well suited to improve homes in a variety of ways. In addition to his professional work, Matthey Czaplicki sometimes lends a hand to For Goodness Sake, a favorite local charity.

In Bristol, Connecticut, the people behind For Goodness Sake provide much-needed support to community members who need a helping hand. The nonprofit organization works through direct aid, giving furniture, kitchen essentials, and other household goods directly to the people who need them now.

For Goodness Sake identifies possible recipients of their services through partnering organizations. When a family gets help from one of these affiliates, they may be referred to For Goodness Sake if they need help acquiring basic essentials for their home. The organization takes care of acquiring, sorting, and storing furniture. Volunteers even do the heavy lifting, making it easier than ever for families to get the household basics they need.

Paste Magazine's 30 Best Fantasy Series

A project manager with Recovery Construction in Hamden, Connecticut, Matthew Czaplicki enjoys writing and reading fiction. Matthew Czaplicki enjoys epic fantasy series, such as Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time.

Paste Magazine recently unveiled its list of the 30 greatest fantasy series ever written. The list covered a wide range of topics and time periods, from JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings to more contemporary works like George RR Martin’s A Game of Thrones. Additional series featured on the list include The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, The Black Company by Glen Cook, Stephen King’s The Dark Tower, and Discworld by Terry Pratchett.

One of the longest series to make the list was The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. Beginning with The Eye of the World in 1990, Jordan’s epic series eventually clocked in at 14 entries and more than 12,000 words. Paste Magazine lauded the series for its unmatched depth and strong female characters.

About Matthew Czaplicki

As a field inspector for KRA Field Services in Bethel, Connecticut, Matthew Czaplicki assists homeowners with property assessments for mortgages, foreclosures, and insurance claims. He has extensive experience in the building restoration and remodeling industry and last worked as an energy consultant for Northeast Specialty Corporation. There, he conducted sales for energy efficient upgrades at homes throughout Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. Prior to that, Matthew Czaplicki held responsibilities ranging from supervising work crews to negotiating contracts for the commercial and residential property repair company Ultra Clean Disaster Restoration. He has also worked as a project manager for New England Reconstruction Services and NCT Inventory Professionals.

Matthew Czaplicki received a BA in English and history from Rutgers University and an MS in education from the University of Bridgeport. At Rutgers, he earned an athletic scholarship for swimming and achieved distinction as an All-American selection. Mr. Czaplicki went on to serve as a K-12 teacher and head coach of the Darien High School boys swimming team for several years with Darien Public Schools.

Active in community service, Matthew Czaplicki has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and For Goodness Sake, a nonprofit organization based in Bristol, Connecticut, that provides those in need with furniture and other basic household items. He enjoys spending his free time swimming, rock climbing, writing poetry and fiction, and dining out at farm-to-table restaurants.