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Habitat continues building houses in Salisbury — with precautions
May 8, 2020 Daily News SALISBURY — The COVID-19 crisis may have brought many plans to a crashing halt all across the region, but Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity is continuing to get its work done, slowly but surely. The nonprofit organization is building seven...
Women spend week building homes in Salisbury
March 6, 2020 Daily News SALISBURY — More than 75 women are spending much of the week building homes for total strangers in Salisbury and North Andover. Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity is building seven homes — a single-family and three duplexes — on Old County...
Habitat plans Women Build days in Salisbury, Andover
February 17, 2020 Daily News SALISBURY – Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity will host a number of Women Build days at home sites in Salisbury and Andover on March 4, 5, and 7, part of the national effort taking place in more than 235 community this year. ...
First-time homebuyers wanted in Salisbury
February 4, 2020 Daily News SALISBURY — Qualifying first-time homebuyers, who are seeking an affordable mortgage, can now apply for the latest Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity lottery. Merrimack Valley Habitat is breaking ground on its third duplex home in...
Whittier Tech carpentry students work on Habitat for Humanity projects
January 23, 2020 Eagle Tribune HAVERHILL — For a group of senior Whittier Tech carpentry students, their work with Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity is far more than an opportunity to hone their trade — it's also a way to give back to local families. The 12...
Habitat seeks prospective homeowners in Salisbury
Affordable housing under construction in Salisbury December 12, 2019 Daily News SALISBURY — The foundations for seven affordable homes have slowly turned into houses on Old County Road, but they still need families to fill them. Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity...
MV Habitat holds volunteer appreciation dinner
December 1, 2019 Eagle Tribune LAWRENCE — Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity recently hosted its annual volunteer appreciation dinner. The event recognizes dedicated volunteers, supporters, board members and business leaders who have contributed time toward...
Panel to discuss need for affordable housing
October 7, 2019 Daily News NEWBURYPORT — In the fourth installment of its “Invisible Neighbor” series, Pennies for Poverty will highlight the need for affordable housing in a roundtable discussion Oct. 16 with local members of the YWCA and Habitat for Humanity....
Merrimack Valley Habitat Sends Group to Romania for Big Build
October 4, 2019 North Andover Patch Lawrence, MA – October 4, 2019, a group of 12 Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHFH) supporters head to Vaideeni, Vâlcea County in Romania for Big Build 2019. The group, consisting of donors and volunteers, is joined by...
Building blocks of affordable housing
Habitat for Humanity leader seeks to double number of builds September 22, 2019 Eagle Tribune LAWRENCE — Although she started her job last November, Meegan O'Neil, executive director of the Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity, still hasn't had time to decorate her...
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