by Habitat for Humanity | Oct 27, 2023 | news
My Mom’s car was a white 1996 Volvo 850. I inherited it when she passed. Because of the way the front seats are designed, it was like getting a gentle hug whenever I got in behind the wheel. My mother was a remarkable woman. She raised me and my 3 siblings by herself...
by Habitat for Humanity | Oct 18, 2023 | news
Many hands make light work – especially when you have a crane. A team of union apprentices and instructors assembled recently to help Habitat Greater Boston get five families one step closer to becoming homeowners in Malden. Over two weeks in September and...
by Habitat for Humanity | Oct 2, 2023 | news
The following is a note from Habitat Greater Boston President and CEO Jim Kostaras: To say Greater Boston is in the midst of a housing crisis is an understatement. For too many families facing skyrocketing costs for inadequate housing, it’s an emergency. At Habitat...
by Habitat for Humanity | Sep 18, 2023 | news
When life gives you lemons – make affordable housing! At Habitat Greater Boston, we’re grateful to all the generous donors who make our work building affordable homes possible. Recently, we received a particularly summer-sweet donation from one of our...
by Habitat for Humanity | Sep 7, 2023 | news
New homeowners Abdi (left), Hodan (middle), and Justine (right) outside their new homes in Mission Hill on the day of Justine’s closing in August. The day Justine thought would never come arrived on a picture-perfect late summer Thursday. Standing in the sunlit...
by Habitat for Humanity | Aug 20, 2023 | Builds
Community: Weston Number of units: 6 3 bedrooms per unit Status: RFP/Pre-construction Notable design features: An all-electric approach featuring solar panels 1 ADA-accessible unit Electric vehicle charging infrastructure Eco-friendly building materials Walk-out full...
by Habitat for Humanity | Aug 19, 2023 | Builds
Click here to help fund affordable homes in Roslindale! Community: Roslindale, Boston Number of units: 4 2 two-bedroom 2 three-bedroom Status: RFP/Pre-construction Awards and certifications: Habitat for Humanity International Best in Sustainability Award (2023)...
by Habitat for Humanity | Aug 18, 2023 | Builds
Community: Malden Number of units: 5 3 two-bedroom units 2 three-bedroom units Status: Exterior building finishes Anticipated completion: 2025 Notable design features: Open floor plan / open dining area Eco-friendly building materials Drive-under garages Private...
by Habitat for Humanity | Aug 17, 2023 | Builds
Community: Mission Hill, Boston Number of units: 2 2 four-bedroom units Status: Completed 2023 Notable design features: Basement for each unit View of Boston skyline Skylights Circular driveway Bay windows Eco-friendly building materials About this project The...
by Habitat for Humanity | Jun 30, 2023 | news
Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston has been awarded an $888,000 state grant to transform a long-vacant and blighted property in Roslindale into four highly energy-efficient affordable homes. Gov. Maura Healey’s administration and MassHousing announced the award June...
