Dear Carolyn,

Happy summer to you!

Our summer started in the best possible way, with a trip to Foxboro to attend the Myra Kraft Foundation ceremony where Emery Gaudet was recognized for all of his work with Habitat for Humanity. Emery has been volunteering with Habitat NCM since we began and has helped to build over 30 homes. In addition, he led a crew on a Global Village trip to build a home in Guatemala, led disaster recovery trips to Louisiana for four consecutive years after Hurricane Katrina, and with his church, for twenty consecutive years, Emery brought supplies and helped furnish and repair buildings in Haiti. Emery continues to volunteer at the ReStore and this award is an amazing testament to his life of service. Congratulations, Emery!

Continuing with good news, the students and instructors from both CTEi and Nashoba Valley Tech worked incredibly hard over the last weeks of school and were able to get the inspections needed so we can continue work on the Ayer and Leominster homes over the summer. We are also in the planning and permitting stage for our new homes in Acton and Littleton, have many critical home repair projects ongoing throughout our region, and lots of great items donated and for sale in our ReStore in Leominster.

We were also very happy to partner with the Spanish American Center and St. Cecilia's Parish on a painting project for the after-school program in Leominster. A big thank you to the great volunteers who came out to help us help the community!

As we head into summer and our busy building season, we could use your help. Donations of time, talent and treasure are needed so we can fulfill our mission of building homes, communities and hope. If you are able to contribute financially to help us buy materials or volunteer to help us build or grow our ReStore, it would be greatly appreciated.

You can donate or volunteer here.

I hope you have a wonderful July 4th. Thank you for all the good that you do and for helping your neighbors have a safe and decent place to live.

With gratitude,

Carolyn

Thank you to Vestmark, Work Inc, IPL Global, National Grid, For Health Consulting at UMass, Rollstone Bank, Matt, Don, Lilyann, Catherine, Carson, Emery, Richard, Barbara, Melissa, Jewelz, Steven, Ryan, Gerald and John who helped us to build and repair homes, stock the ReStore shelves, and run the office this month. Thank you all so much!

To help us on any of the sites or at the ReStore, register online or send an email to tara@ncmhabitat.org with any questions.

Come Discover the Deals at the ReStore!

Looking to save big and support a great cause? Visit the Habitat ReStore — open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm for incredible finds on furniture, building materials, home goods, and more!

Have items to donate? We make it easy:

• Estate cleanouts & cabinet removal
• Schedule a pickup online anytime

While you’re there don’t miss our Wall of Honor — a special place to post a brick in recognition of a veteran, active-duty service member, or first responder. Help us honor those who serve by stopping in and adding your tribute. website.