HFH-MW/GW in the News
Recent Mentions of Habitat for Humanity – MetroWest / Greater Worcester in the News:
ReStore stocks good deals aiding good works – The ReStore helps to make the HFH-MW/GW projects come to life, and customers — and donors — are finding that the store is on their list of favorites.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, February 3, 2012
Welcome Home – Habitat families take ownership of Boylston house – When it’s snowing outside, like it was during last Saturday’s dedication ceremony, it’s nice to have a home.
The Banner, January 26, 2012
Dream of home ownership becomes reality – At the Dedication Ceremony the keys to 1 Mill Road Circle in Boylston were handed over to the Davin and Mendoza families on January 21, 2012.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, January 22, 2012
A Habitat volunteer in the local spotlight – 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.
The Banner, December 30, 2011
Marlborough veteran gets a new roof over his head – 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.
The MetroWest Daily News, December 11, 2011
Making a difference in the community – 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.
The Pulse, December 8, 2011
How the local business community helps build affordable houses for families in need – Listen to a podcast with Executive Director Harriett Lebow and Board President Mike Wimberly.
WICN radio, October 2, 2011
Habitat house to be built for Shrewsbury family – When Ornella Bisceglia moved to Shrewsbury from Russia nine years ago, holding her 2-month-old baby Laura in her arms, she had no idea how the cultural differences and economy would end up affecting her life.
The Daily Millbury, October 15, 2011
Ground broken for new home — Michael Wimberly, Board President of Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester; Laura Bisceglia; Ornella Bisceglia; and Edwin Shea, Worcester Market President of Bank of America, break ground at the site of the Bisceglia’s future home at 16 Fales St.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, October 16, 2011
Pitch in to help a Shrewsbury family – Habitat for Humanity is building a home in Worcester for the Shrewsbury family. “When I moved to America, I never dreamed I would own a home,” said Ornella Bisceglia, a Russian immigrant who moved to America in 2002.
Shrewsbury Patch, October 24, 2011
Realtors participate in build-day with Habitat for Humanity – Members of the Worcester Regional Association of Realtors recently took part in a Realtors Build Day with the Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Great Worcester chapter.
Leominster Champion, October 28, 2011
Inching closer to making a house a home – Habitat for Humanity MetroWest and Greater Worcester has used an eclectic group of fundraising events — a hat day at local schools, a food tasting event, and build days with local corporations — to raise $66,000 toward building a house at 79 Fairview Park Road.
Southbridge Evening News, August 24, 2011
Habitat for Humanity opens ReStore in Worcester – Many are familiar with the organization Habitat for Humanity, and its mission to build affordable housing around the country. Now the non-profit is hoping to build up its brand of outlets known as ReStore. The money from the stores go directly back to organization.
New England Cable News, April 1, 2011
Put your heart into Habitat for Humanity on Valentine’s Day – Are you looking for something to do this Valentine’s Day? You could opt for the traditional approach: making reservations at a nice restaurant and upping the romantic value of your home décor with candles, lace and an ample amount of rose petals. If you’re single, maybe your Valentine’s Day looks more like mine each year: you finish off a bag of candy hearts – followed by a box of chocolates – while watching re-runs of your favorite TV show.
Central Mass Pride Magazine, February 3, 2011
Local Habitat for Humanity works both locally and globally – Thirty homes, 117 new homeowners and 11,000 hours of volunteer service, in 25 years–with statistics like these, the MetroWest and Greater Worcester affiliation of Habitat for Humanity has something to celebrate.
Worcester Mag, February 3, 2011
Stageloft show aims to raise a roof with laughs – It has often been said that laughter is good for the soul. On Friday night it will be good for both the soul and the community, as the Stageloft Theater will donate all proceeds from its New Year’s Eve variety and comedy show to the Tri-Community Habitat project in Sturbridge.
Southbridge Evening News, December 28, 2010
Welcome home Lavalley family: Keys passed on Habitat for Humanity house – Adrianna and Jacklyn Lavalley didn’t want to wait for the grown-ups to finish their speeches, didn’t want to wait for their teary-eyed mother to be presented with the keys to the modest two-story house on MacArthur Drive. This, after all, is their house. Their home.
The Daily Millbury, July 19, 2010
Women Build works on Habitat for Humanity house, 30th house built in 25 years – About 65 volunteers raised more than $5,000 and participated in the Habitat for Humanity — MetroWest/Greater Worcester’s second annual Women Build, painting inside and out, laying tile, and landscaping the grounds of a three-bedroom house on MacArthur Drive.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, May 3, 2010
Taste of France Fundraiser for Habitat – Niche Hospitality Group and Habitat for Humanity held A Taste of France, a food and wine tasting fundraiser, at Bocado Tapas Bar in Worcester.
Worcester Living, April 2010
Alteris Renewables and SunPower partner to put solar on Habitat for Humanity Home in Millbury, MA – Alteris Renewables and SunPower, lead by Alteris’ Worcester-county solar energy specialist Greg Coppolino, have recently donated the installation of a 2.76kW Sunpower solar electricity system.
Alteris Renewables, April 19, 2010
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