This spring Habitat Cape Cod is
eagerly anticipating a season of new beginnings. We recently notified four home buyer applicants that they were the ones selected for the homes in Marstons Mills. We are looking forward to finishing up the five homes in Brewster just in time for those families to start the school year off on the right foot. The three homes in Truro will be finished shortly after.
The new Falmouth ReStore opened last month and is even busier than expected. If you aren't already, you really should be following them on Facebook and check out their website for more information.
In this issue, you will find information on our upcoming Wall Raising, volunteer opportunities, construction updates, fundraising events and more.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Aidan Biondi, Construction Volunteer and Rising Star
When Aidan Biondi is not in school, teaching sailing, building rockets (yes rockets) or designing experiments for astronauts he can be found on the Paul Hush Way build in Brewster helping to build homes
alongside the homebuyers and other volunteers.
Read more
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We recently said a sad goodbye to a good friend and long time construction volunteer Parker Chick. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
His obituary can be read here
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We'd love to see you there!
Bring a friend to introduce to Habitat!
If you would like to help with refreshments (cookies, muffins, juice) please email [email protected]
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Volunteer at a Party!
We are looking for 4-8 people to help at an event at the Falmouth Restore on Friday, June 8th. They would need to come from 4pm to 8pm to help set up and help clean up. Come for one hour, two hours or the whole event.
Help with Snacks
We are seeking food providers for the build site starting in Marstons Mills on June 9th. We need people to commit to bringing snacks for the volunteers one day a month.
Either a Tuesday or a Saturday, and drop off time is 9:30am. Brownies, muffins, coffee cake, are great options.
Construction
We also need construction help on the Marstons Mills build, Tuesdays and Saturdays from 7:30am-3pm. The schedule is not up yet, but you can set up an account
here. Come as often as you like.
Email
for more information on the above opportunities.
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Brewster
Finished floors are complete in all the ranches and the Cape is halfway done. Interior trim is complete in most houses and painting is underway. Granite is scheduled for installation in all five homes this week.
First Parish Brewster Unitarian Universalists Team Day on Paul Hush Way in Brewster on Saturday, May 12th. They are sponsoring a home in Phase 2 and have been the inspiration for the sponsorship of two other homes on Paul Hush Way!
Truro
Rough inspections are complete in both ranches. Frame inspection is expected this week, with insulation installation to follow on the Cape.
Blue board has been delivered to both ranches with installation to begin this week. Sidewall shingling is complete on lots 1, 2 and lot 3 is 90% complete.
Orleans District Court Team Day in Truro on Saturday, May 5th.
Wayne Chase organized the day with his co-workers, his daughter, Melissa is a Habitat Homeowner from the 2016-17 Chatham build. Photo credit, Nancy Bloom.
Marstons Mills
Capping is complete on all 4 houses. Lally columns are in place for all 4. Gable walls are being built in preparation of the June 9th Wall Raising.
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 TOWN NEWS
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FALMOUTH ZBA MEETING
Thursday, June 7
6:30 pm
Falmouth Town Hall
59 Town Hall Square
Falmouth ZBA Second Hearing on Willett Way off of Barrows Road.
For more information check the town website or call our office.
THANK you to Town Meeting voters for great support this spring!
Harwich approved $300,000 in funding to support development of six homes on Murray Lane at 93-97 Route 28, W. Harwich.
Mashpee approved $167,000 in funding to support the construction of three homes and the acquisition of a lot.
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FUN WAYS TO SUPPORT HABITAT
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BIKING!
Sunday, September 23rd
There are two beautiful courses to choose from, the cost is $30 to sign up and riders are asked to raise a minimum of $300 for Habitat Cape Cod. Register here Donate to a Rider
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GO FISHING!
This derby runs all over Cape Cod from Friday, June 1st - Friday, July 6th.
Simply sign up online (
pay $50 per adult $25 per child),
take a photo of your black sea bass, striped bass or blue fish (with the measuring tape supplied) and you could be the lucky winner of one of our many prizes! Sign up here
A NIGHT OUT!
Hook for Homes Awards Dinner Saturday, July 7th.
Join your Habitat friends at Aselton Park, Hyannis for the Awards Celebration! Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, and Cape Cod Beer with your fellow anglers. You don't have to participate to come! Tickets are $15 and include all the oysters you can eat! Order tickets
RUNNING!
We have numbers!
Falmouth Road Race Sunday, August 19th
Runners are asked to raise $750 for Habitat Cape Cod.
For more information on any upcoming event email [email protected] or call 508-362-3559 x 18.
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THANK YOU CAPE COD SYNAGOGUE!
We had a great time at the Raffle Party on Saturday, May 12th!
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets or volunteered.
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Habitat Cape Cod is blessed with the support of so many friends who care about the affordable housing crisis on Cape Cod.
We rely on the generosity of time and energy from volunteers, funds from donors and sponsorship and in-kind donations from those in the business community.
Thank you to Nauset Disposal for sponsoring the Raffle Party this month, and for caring so much about the importance of affordable housing on Cape Cod. Learn more about Nauset Disposal.
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Donate your car to Habitat for Humanity and help support our homeownership programs all over Cape Cod.
Cars for Homes turns your car donation into cash that supports Habitat Cape Cod's affordable homeownership programs. Start your donation online, or by calling our hotline. You can complete the donation process in 3 simple steps. Towing is free!
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DID YOU KNOW?
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Did you know that Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) also fundraises on Cape Cod - with emails, facebook, ads in the Cape Cod Times and direct mailings? You can choose to contribute to HFHI or you can choose to contribute to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod.
To donate to our local home building program, be sure to send your donation to us, your local Habitat
at:
411 Main St., Suite 6, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675 - or donate securely
online
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