Views from the Porch - July 2023 Enewsletter - Essex County Habitat for Humanity

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Views from the Porch

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Another Critical Home Repair helps family stay in home

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We recently finished a critical home repair for Jamal who is currently unable to work due to health issues. His smoke damaged and mold filled carpet was causing his son issues. Our volunteers took out all the flooring in the home and replaced it with hardwood-look vinyl flooring.

Not only does it now look amazing, but will allow the family to live healthily in the house for years to come.

Jamal was so appreciative, saying, "I can't thank you enough. My son's health will be so much better. And it is so beautiful!"

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Support more Critical Home Repairs today!

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Accessory Dwelling Units another tool in the toolbox

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Image source: AARP, The ABCs of ADUs

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One of the many tools available to increase the number of affordable homes in Essex County that you may have heard being discussed recently is allowing ADU's. So lets talk a bit about them...

What exactly is an ADU?

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What are the benefits of ADUs?

An ADU provides more options for a homeowner - whether they downsize into the ADU themselves, use them to provide a home for an aging parent our adult children, or rent them out for an extra source of income. And these smaller housing options are naturally more affordable.

How do they help solve the problem?

Allowing ADU's in a municipality creates gentle density without the need for new infrastructure and without large construction projects or developing open space. They create additional low-cost housing units in a low-impact and sustainable manner.

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Thank you for your support

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Many thanks to everyone who supported us on a build site or at the ReStore this past month! Below are just a few of those who did.

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Ira Subaru

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Stoneham Bank

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Habitat Young Professionals

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Coldwell Banker, Haverhill

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We'd also like to recognize the following business that offered their support:

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Rockland Trust generously granted us $2,500 to support our mission of providing permanent affordable housing to those in need.

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Mark your calendar for the 2023 Building Dreams Gala, our premiere fundraising event, being held on Thursday, September 28!

style="margin:0;font-size:16px;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">Enjoy a beautiful fall evening under the tent at Glen Magna Farms in Danvers. Wander the beautiful grounds, savor the delicious cuisine, learn first hand how life changing a Habitat home can be, and raise your paddle to support Essex County Habitat for Humanity.

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Tickets and Sponsorships are available now!

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Join the fun at the spectacular Carnival of Savings event at the ReStore on Friday and Saturday, July 28th and 29th for up to 75% off all furniture, appliances, building materials and housewares. On Saturday, enjoy fun for the whole family with games, snacks and a raffle. Join us in our mission to help build affordable homes.

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647 Andover Street, Lawrence | 978-686-3323 | open Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm | ecrestore.org

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