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40 Giving Guide 2024 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com FUTURE GOALS Our three year strategic plan includes: 1. Prepare and support local families for homeownership to build strength, stability and self-reliance. 2. Build or rehabilitate 30 affordable homes. 3. Conduct 36 home repairs with local low-income families. 4. Honor 195 veteran families through Operation Playhouse. 5. Engage over 15,000 volunteers in our mission. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES Raise the Roof Live Auction & Gala celebrating 40 years of service. To be held Nov. 1, 2024 at the Sheraton Framingham. Enjoy dinner, raffles, entertainment, great live auction gis, and cash bar. Sponsorships, ticket sales, and auction purchases help support our mission to build homes, communities and hope. For details visit: www.habitatmwgw. org/2024liveauctionandgala Bid to Build Homes Online Silent Auction. To be held online Dec. 2–9, this event includes unique items just in time for holiday gi giving – or to enjoy any time! Funds raised support our mission to build homes, communities and hope. For details stay tuned to: www.habitatmwgw. org/2024liveauctionandgala Operation Playhouse. Build a playhouse in one day at your own site and present it to the children of veterans to honor their service. Or join one of our Build-A-ons held in Worcester and MetroWest locations. e Build-A-ons engage several sponsored teams to build a playhouse in a day. We provide all tools, materials and experienced staff. No experience necessary! e program offers a unique and fun experience that emphasizes team building. Funds help support our mission to build homes, communities and hope. For details visit: www.habitatmwgw.org/programs/ operation-playhouse. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Sponsor a team to participate in Operation Playhouse, Women Build, or on our Build sites. No experience necessary. Your team will have a unique and memorable experience, and funds support our mission to build homes, communities and hope. For details visit: www.habitatmwgw.org/ get-involved/sponsorship/ Sponsor by donating needed materials for our affordable home builds such as roofing materials, driveways, kitchen appliances and counters/cupboards, baths, flooring, windows, doors and more. For details visit: www.habitatmwgw.org/get- involved/sponsorship/ Shop at or donate to the Worcester or Ashland ReStore. Habitat ReStores sell surplus and gently used home improvement items at a discount to the public. All proceeds support our mission. For details visit: www.habitatmwgw.org/restore/ Donate your vehicle through our Cars for Homes program. For details visit: www.habitatmwgw.org/get-involved/ cars-for-homes/. To make a general donation to support our mission, visit www.habitatmwgw.org and click the orange donate button. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Sponsored teams are welcome to volunteer for a day on our affordable Home Builds, Home Repairs, Operation Playhouse Builds, and Women Build. No experience necessary. Your team will have a unique and memorable experience, and funds support our mission to build homes, communities and hope. For details visit: www.habitatmwgw.org/ get-involved/sponsorship/ Individuals are welcome to volunteer on our Home Builds, Home Repairs, for Operation Playhouse, in our Worcester and Ashland ReStores, and in our administrative office. No experience is necessary. For details visit: www.habitatmwgw.org/volunteer/ individual/ Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester Debbie Maruca Hoak Executive Director Julie Davenport Board President Julie Davenport, Consigli Construction, Board President Rens F. Hays IV, Hayes & O'Neill Structural Engineering, Vice President Bryan Clancy, National Development, Treasurer Tania L. Medina, UniBank for Savings, Clerk BOARD MEMBERS Spencer Fortwengler, The LUX Group Daniel F. Hassett, Veritas Technologies Anita James, Packard Law Office Arlette Lynch, Worcester Community Housing Resources Inc. Monica L. Passeno, MassHousing Taylor Perkins, US Bank Evelyn C. Sandoval, UnitedHealth Care Francisco Valdes, Hometown Mortgage "From a young age, I've had a passion and interest in design, engineering, and construction. I was taught that if I worked hard to chase my dreams, they would follow. Combining my professional experience in the construction industry with Habitat's mission of building the dream of homeownership for local families is a natural fit. Habitat's motto of 'a hand up, not a handout' supports 'work hard to chase your dreams,' while understanding that not all people have the privilege and ability to find a safe and affordable home. But everyone deserves one. Being a part of an organization that generates this is priceless. " – Julie Davenport, Board President 640 Lincoln St., Suite 100 Worcester, MA 01605 Phone: (508) 799-9259 www.habitatmwgw.org Full-time employees: 18 (22 FT Equivalent) Annual Revenues: $5,282,170 Year founded: 1985 MISSION STATEMENT To build homes, communities, and hope for local families and veterans. SERVICE AREA We serve local families and veterans throughout 42 cities and towns in Worcester and Middlesex counties through our mission to build homes, communities and hope. TOP FUNDING SOURCES 53% Worcester and Ashland ReStores 20% Contributions 10% Home and property sales