Since 1985, we have served 61 local families through safe and affordable home builds.
Through shelter, we empower.
CURRENT HOME BUILDS
13 HAWLEY STREET, WORCESTER
About the Project: The 6,200 square foot vacant lot at 13 Hawley St. in Worcester will be used to build a 1,560 square foot single-family home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Off- street parking will be included with a driveway and parking for 2 vehicles. The floor plan incorporates first floor aging in place as well as green energy building practices. The site is within walking distance of several restaurants, churches, small food markets, public buses, a small park, and other amenities. In addition to providing a much-needed homeownership opportunity, building a new affordable home on this now vacant and overgrown property will better integrate the space into the community.
A big thank you to the supporters of the 13 Hawley Street, Worcester build project!
Special Thanks To: Neighborhood Stabilization Program Administered by MassHousing
174 BOUNDARY STREET, NORTHBOROUGH
About the Project: A duplex home in Northborough will be rehabbed and dedicated to a new family who needs safe and affordable housing. The home has a touching story. Since 1999, the home was owned by a single mom who had just lost her husband and was raising a young daughter. Sadly, the Mom recently passed away. Although the mortgage had been paid off, the daughter, now grown, has offered to sell the property to us. She said that when her Dad passed away, she and her mom needed a place to live, and that the Habitat home was a “godsend”. To pay it forward, she hopes we will find another deserving family to live in it.
Comprised of 3 bedrooms, 1 and ½ baths, this duplex contains 1356 square foot home is in need of a renovation. Interior plans include updating the kitchen and appliances, bathroom vanities and tops, flooring, lighting and basement stairs. Exterior work includes some minor repairs, as well as replacing the back landing, stairs and deck.
A big thank you to the supporters of the Northborough build project!
521 & 523 SUNDERLAND ROAD, WORCESTER
About the Project: The two 7,000 square foot lots at 521 & 523 Sunderland will be used to build two colonial-style single-family homes with 3 bedrooms and an optional 4th bedroom on the 1st floor, 2 bathrooms and full basement containing 1,560 square feet. Located in an accessible area for shopping, schools, parks, and highways, the homes will provide safe, affordable, and decent housing for two local families who will build strength, stability, and self-reliance.
A big thank you to the sponsors of the Worcester build project!
SOME OF OUR COMPLETED HOME BUILDS
81 HARRISON STREET, WORCESTER
About the Project: The lot located at 81 Harrison Street is being transformed into a two-story structure with a full basement and contain three single-family attached homes. Two of the homes will contain 3 – 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths, and one home will contain 2 – 3 bedrooms & 1-1/2 baths. Once completed, three local families will be able to live in safe, decent and affordable homes. Check back for more photos as our build progresses.
A big thank you to the sponsors of the Worcester build project!
226 CEDAR STREET, STURBRIDGE
About the Project: Located on a beautiful country road, the build site is located on a 1.3 acre wooded lot. It will be the future site of a two story colonial-style single-family home with 3 bedrooms and an optional 4th bedroom on the 1st floor, 2 full bathrooms and full basement containing 1560 square feet. The location provides access to the amenities of this historic town, including a strong school system, vibrant business community, parks, and easy access to interstate 84 and the Mass Pike. A local family will benefit from the strength and stability that comes from affordable homeownership. Check back for more photos as our build progresses.
The Town of Sturbridge through the Community Preservation Fund Program has provided critical funds for this home build. Without their support this wouldn’t be possible.
A big thank you to the sponsors of the Sturbridge build project!
172 CONCORD STREET, HOLLISTON
About the Project: The building at 172 Concord Street in Holliston is a 110-year-old home donated by the Holliston Housing Trust. Abandoned for about 8 years, the home has fallen into serious disrepair and requires extensive renovation to transform it into a livable 2 story, 3-bedroom single family home with 1 ½ baths and 1,528 square feet of living space. The home will have two parking spaces, and is located on a .5 acre parcel. Once completed, a local family will be able to live in a decent and affordable home in a safe and caring community with an excellent school system. Check back for more photos as our build progresses.
A big thank you to the sponsors of the Holliston build project!
24 HITCHING POST LANE, NORTHBOROUGH
About the Project: This will be an interior remodeling project with no structural changes. The project is a 2 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom townhouse. This townhouse will be remodeled by patching drywall, painting the entire unit, replacing all flooring, updating bathroom vanities and fixtures, and updating kitchen cabinets and appliances. Izzy, Kayleigh, and their young son, Emerson moved into the home in 2022. Read more of their story and other family stories here: Meet our Homeowners.
A big thank you to the sponsors of the Northborough build project!
33-39 MAIN STREET, NORTHBOROUGH
About the Project: The building at 33/35 Main Street contains two condos, each with two bedrooms and one bath, and the bottom unit being handicap accessible. We dedicated these two local affordable homes in June 2018 to Gilana and her son, and Coreen and two boys.
The building at 37/39 Main Street was converted into two larger condos, one with three bedrooms, and the other with five bedrooms. Each unit has two bathrooms. The units are structured as a first floor and second floor home. The first floor unit is handicap accessible.
The street-facing exteriors of the buildings—one of which dates to 1800 – was maintained, brought up to current code and lead paint was removed. Both buildings were built with modern, community fit materials as well as including energy efficient features with an Energy Star Plus rating. The 37/39 building was at one time the Gale General Store in the 1800s. Many historical documents have been unearthed, and given to the Northborough Historical Society, including an old ledger from the store. We love being a part of history, and with Mr. Gale’s love of philanthropy, we like to imagine he would have thought highly of our plan to provide four local families with affordable homes.
A big thank you to the sponsors of the Northborough build project!
The Dale Foundation
Hoche-Scofield Foundation
68 & 72 CHAMBERLAIN STREET, HOLLISTON
About the Project: The Holliston Housing Trust generously donated two lots for this home build project. Each single family home has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, and is located in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood on Chamberlain Street in Holliston, MA.
Two families were selected to build in partnership with us on this project! Maggie and Mona, two single mothers who were excited for the opportunity to build and purchase their very own homes. While building alongside volunteers, donors, and sponsors they achieved the strength, stability, and independence they needed to build a better life for themselves and their families.
Originally, Maggie and her family were slated to move into the first home in Holliston that became available. However, when she learned her soon to be neighbor, fellow Habitat homeowner Mona, was homeless, Maggie offered the first home to Mona and her family. Because of this very large act of kindness, Mona and her family were able to move into their safe and affordable home in November 2017, while Maggie patiently waited for her own forever home. The second Holliston home located at 72 Chamberlain Street – Maggie’s home, and our 50th home build – was dedicated to Maggie and her family in September 2018.
A big thank you to the sponsors of the Holliston build project!
The Holliston Housing Trust: For donating the land and funds in support of this project!
First Congregational Church of Holliston
First Parish Church Sherborn
The Fondo Financial Group
And a special thank you to the students and staff at Fred W. Miller Elementary School for their continued fundraising efforts to support these home builds.