GREETINGS:
We welcome you to a brief summary of what the Habitat for Humanity -Boylston is all about. A former Boylston resident has given a plot of land to Habitat – Worcester, who in turn gave it to Boylston. We plan on building a two unit Duplex / Condo each having two floors. The homes will be constructed on Old Mill Circle in Boylston. We will break ground in April 2010. The following is Construction Information on our project.
- Step #1 early on “now” is focused on the approval process from the Town boards.
- Step #2 is identifying people that are going to volunteer “in kind services” to the project.
- Step #3 is the actual construction work- typically on Wednesday and Saturday.
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that provides simple, decent, affordable home ownership opportunities for low- income families living between 25-50% of the area’s median income. By empowering families in need with “a hand up, not a hand out,” Habitat sells the homes it builds or renovates to qualified and carefully selected low income families on a non -profit basis with an interest-free mortgage. Those selected for the Habitat program work through a curriculum to prepare for successful home ownership and are mentored by volunteer family partners. Each Habitat family must contribute 400 to 500 sweat equity hours helping to build its home. Habitat has an open-door policy welcoming applicants, volunteers, and supporters regardless of religious affiliation, race nationality or other background.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Habitat for Humanity - Boylston mission is to create a decent home in our community by working in continuing partnership, with those in need who are committed and able to become homeowners. We believe that the greatest means to assist families is in providing a home opportunity. Simple, affordable housing can have a profound impact on stabilizing a family, and providing long -term security. The Habitat program is one of self-empowerment: we offer families . A Hand Up, Not a Handout.
HABITAT for HUMANITY DATA:
- Built more than 300,00 homes world wide.
- Provided housing for 1.25 million people.
- Rank #1 in the USA. as a non-profit builder.
- Rank # 14 in the USA as a home builder.
The Boylston Habitat for Humanity Local Project Committee [LPC] is chaired by Boylston resident Howard Drobner. Howard is involved with Town activities including being a representative to Central Mass Regional Planning Committee, and served on the Planning Board and other Boards in Town. Anyone interested in volunteering for the following committees should contact Howard at 508-869-2220 or howard.drobner@verizon.net or Sue Olsen at 508-869-6511 or OlsenSue@aol.com or the committee chairs as noted below. The LPC meets monthly with the three subcommittees. The Boylston LPC includes subcommittees that meet with the LPC monthly and have their own meetings on a need basis, which focus on these three areas: Please feel free to contact any committee that you would like to volunteer for.
- Construction Committee: chaired by Chris Jones who can be reached at 508-942-1807 or at cedarcrest-remodeling@verizon.net.
- Fundraising Committee: chaired by Gerry Quam who can be reached at 508-869-0049 or at gquam@charter.net.
- Outreach Committee: chaired by Rich Reardon who can be reached at 508-869-2982 or at rjreardon1@aol.com.
