Longtime Billerica Residents Receive Critical Home Repair
Linda Ann and Marc agree that Habitat Lowell's Critical Repair Program is a "true blessing." The couple met at a party when they were 16, married soon after, and have been together for 59 years. They've lived in their Billerica home for 36 years. Linda Ann has severe osteoporosis and a rare type of breast cancer. Frequent bone breaks and ongoing chemotherapy treatments have seriously limited her mobility. For the past two years, she's been confined mostly to her bed...
Coastal Windows & Exteriors Donates Roof & Siding
Last week, a team from Coastal Windows & Exteriors installed a GAF roof and James Hardie siding on our current home build in Concord, MA. The company generously donated the products and installation to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell. This brings their total contribution of labor and materials to local Habitat affiliates to more than $300,000! “Our mission at Coastal Windows & Exteriors aligns with Habitat’s global construction programs, helping families in need by providing decent and affordable homes,"...
Habitat Lowell Celebrates Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month! We're celebrating all of our "older" (but young at heart!) volunteers, including Ron. Ron is a lifelong Lowell resident, raised in the neighborhood formerly known as Little Canada where he attended Catholic School for 12 years. He married his wife Michelle and had two lovely daughters, spending weekends watching them play softball, lacrosse and crew. For many years Ron was self-employed as a carpet installer. He went to work at Wang Laboratories in Lowell where...
Volunteers Rebuild McPherson Park Dugout in Lowell
This week, Habitat Lowell's Tuesday Crew volunteers teamed up with YouthBuild to rebuild the softball field dugouts at McPherson Park in Lowell. The Tuesday Crew is a nickname given to some of Habitat Lowell's most dedicated volunteers. Comprised mostly of retirees in related fields, these volunteers are on our job sites (included Critical Home Repair sites) not just on Tuesday, but multiple days every week. Habitat Lowell has a strong standing partnership with YouthBuild Lowell's construction program. Our construction manager, John,...
We’re hiring! Home Repair Specialist wanted.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell is looking for an experienced general home repair person to join our team and help further our vision in which everyone has a decent place to live. The Critical Home Repair (CHR) Specialist, in partnership with the Critical Home Repair Coordinator, is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of home repair projects. Requirements: Integrity, credibility, commitment to Habitat’s mission Ability to relate to people with diverse backgrounds High school graduate, or equivalent 3 – 5 years residential renovation...
Critical Home Repair Helps Local Senior Age in Place
Margaret spends her days volunteering, attending bible study, and walking her dog. On her fixed income, she couldn’t afford to fix a water issue in her basement. When she smelled mildew and mold, she called our Critical Home Repair team for help. Thanks to Lapans Basement Waterproofing and funding from Berkshire Bank, our team installed a new sump pump and French drain to help keep the basement dry. “John and his crew were fantastic, courteous, clean and responsive,” said...
NETSCOUT Wall Raising in Concord, MA
Last week, a dozen local volunteers lent a hand to raise the walls of a new Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell build in Concord, MA. The ceremony was a celebration of the supporters who are helping Habitat Lowell build the two-bedroom house that will become a home to a deserving family in our community. Various partners and donors contributed to this project, including the Concord Housing Authority and NETSCOUT, the build’s Wall Raising Sponsor. “We are extremely proud of our...
Habitat Lowell Breaks Ground in Concord, MA
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 30 for a new, two-bedroom house in Concord that will be home to a local, deserving family. The site is located at 367 Commonwealth Avenue in Concord, MA. This will be Habitat Lowell's second project in Concord within the past year, increasing affordable housing in an area where it's especially hard to come by. According to Redfin, the average sale price of a home in Concord was $1.11M in...
