The ReStore helps to fund HFH-MW/GW’s projects through a new business model that might be of huge interest to the average homeowner on a budget. The retail store at 11 Distributor Road, helps to make the projects come to life, and customers — and donors — are finding that the store is on their list of favorites. It is just one of the efforts that has helped Habitat for Humanity to find new ways of supporting its mission. Read more here.
Our Boylston duplex Dedication Ceremony happened on Saturday January 21, 2012 at 1:00 pm. The public was invited to attend the afternoon celebration, meet Habitat volunteers and sponsors and tour the homes. The keys were handed over to the new homeowners at this event. Lisa Davin and her two children now occupy one side of the duplex and the Mendoza family, which includeds two children, now occupy the other.
Read the T&G’s article on the Dedication ceremony – Dream of home ownership becomes reality
Boylston resident and Habitat volunteer Steve Welus is taking a leadership role in the construction of a new home at 1 Mill Road Circle in Boylston. Thanks to The Banner Newspaper more people will learn about Steve’s efforts. Read more here.
Through our Veteran Initiatives a local World War II veteran now has a new roof over his head. With a grant from the Home Depot Foundation Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester teamed up with the Marlborough Veterans Agent - Gary Brown and the Hudson Grace Baptist Church to help Charlie Keyser and his wife. Brown told Habitat about Keyser’s troubles and through the program three roofers, O’Brien Home Services Roofing and Contractor of Holden, RQ Fabrication and Installation of Auburn and Marco Vaz Home Improvement of Worcester, volunteered to help. Read more here.
Pulse Magazine ran an article on organizations, including Habitat for Humanity MWGW, that are making a difference in the Worcester community. Learn about how you can help Habitat and these other amazing nonprofits by clicking the link: http://www.thepulsemag.com/wordpress/2011/11/12-11-organizations-making-a-difference-in-worcester
Listen to a podcast with Executive Director Harriett Lebow and Board President Mike Wimberly discussing how the local business community helps build affordable houses for families in need: http://www.wicn.org/podcasts/audio/business-beat-all-new-harriett-lebow-mike-wimberly
Habitat for Humanity believes strongly in community building. We depend on the involvement of the community in order to make affordable housing a reality for families in need. Our affiliate has been fortunate to have many committed supporters. One example is O’Neil Brothers Concrete Contractor. Sean O’Neil and his family business have donated labor by laying down the concrete slab floors for all of our homes over the past 18 years. They did this all without once asking for recognition. Well, we at Habitat believe that such dedication should not go unnoticed. On behalf of us and all of the families whose lives you have changed for the better, thank you.
Veterans Critical Home Repair program – Habitat for Humanity – MetroWest/Greater Worcester is currently involved in two programs to help support veterans within our service area. Both programs are part of our Neighborhood Revitilization Initiative where our affiliate looks to serve more families by responding to community aspirations with an expanded array of products, services and partnership, with the mission of empowering residents to revive their neighborhoods and enhance their quality of life. Read more about this program on the Our Build button at the top of this page.
We are actively seeking members to join the Fales Street Build Local Project Committee. Our next meeting is at 6:30pm on Tuesday December 6th at the Greendale People’s Church. If you are interested in learning more about the build, or if you want to join the LPC, please join us.
Instead of a build day in Sturbridge on July 30th, Habitat for Humanity – MetroWest Greater Worcester partnered with ‘Recover, Repair, Rebuild’ and their efforts to cleanup the communities affected by the June 1st tornado. Over forty Habitat volunteers worked side by side with homeowners, Sturbridge residents and other volunteers groups to clear fallen trees and brush, caused by the tornado. Habitat is working to become a presence in the communities where we build and were happy to help those affected by the tornado.
Cambodia’s Khmer Harvest Build:
BECOME A TITHE PARTNER: November 15-19, 2011
Your support for Habitat for Humanity Cambodia’s Khmer Harvest Build will help lift people out of poverty. All sponsors of the Build will contribute to the holistic development of a new community with the building of 22 homes equipped with solar panels for electricity and rainwater catchment systems for a ready water supply. It will include the construction of a two story community center, a 2 hectare farm to provide livelihood opportunities, communal wells, and a drainage system for the whole community.
Volunteer slots include in-country costs such as registration, lodging (twin-sharing), food, and transportation that are typically covered by the volunteer registration fee, and will be approximately $2500 per person, depending on the number of participants we as an affiliate send. Slots do not include airfare, which are the responsibility of the participant. Participants are free to add sight-seeing before or after the build week.
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