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Homewowners’ dreams come true with new Habitat homes
November, 30, 2023 Daily News LAWRENCE — Just in time for Thanksgiving, two families moved into their new, affordable homes they built through Essex County Habitat for Humanity’s home ownership program, officials said. A recent dedication ceremony celebrated nearly...
ReStore thrift store marks 10th year helping Habitat for Humanity
November 10, 2023 - EAGLE TRIBUNE LAWRENCE – A “Cheers to 10 Years” anniversary sale will be held at ReStore, a used furniture and home goods store that directly supports Habitat For Humanity. The store at 647 Andover St., which is open to the public, sells and...
Views from the Porch – November 2023 ENewsletter
Tour the Hamilton Build Site
Join us on a tour of the Hamilton build site and get a glimpse of its progress in this beautifully done video by Fil Nenna
Habitat for Humanity proposes 6 homes in North Andover
October 30, 2023 - Eagle Tribune NORTH ANDOVER — The Housing Authority heard on Thursday from the Essex County Habitat for Humanity in regard to the Fountain Drive property in North Andover, with hope of building six affordable housing units. “We’ve been kicking...
Habitat for Humanity welcomes new board members
October 28, 2023 Newburyport Daily News DANVERS — Essex County Habitat for Humanity officials recently proudly announced that it has welcomed three new members to its board of directors: Leonel Espinal, Stephen Sakakeeny and Jennifer Sutherby. “I joined the Habitat...
Views from the Porch – October 2023 Enewsletter
Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place Program
Oct 4, 2023 - Salem News Essex County Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Home Repair/Aging in Place program helps low-income homeowners continue to live independently and securely in their homes. By using volunteers, donated construction materials and flexible payment...
Views from the Porch – September 2023 Enewsletter
The invisible laws that led to America’s Housing Crisis
Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe/Getty Images Single-family homes in Arlington, Massachusetts. Around 75% of residential land in the United States is zoned for single-family homes only. Aug 5, 2023 - CNN In the 1910s, US cities began enacting policies that would shape...
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