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Brookfield Non-Profit needs funds

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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 & […]

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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 […]

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