May Newsletter: Building Progress on our Freeport Homes!

May 2021

Freeport Update

We have a spring in our step this season! Although we have been keeping our volunteer groups smaller and more spaced out for safety reasons, we're continue to make great progress on our 3-home project in Freeport!

Last week we continued with wall framing on one of the homes. The picture is of our Wednesday volunteer crew, alongside one of our future homeowners Francine.

We will be getting subcontractors in to rough out plumbing and electrical systems in another one of the homes in the coming month, while we continue framing up this one.

Once we complete the three Freeport homes, we will move on to our South Portland project. Anyone interested in homeownership opportunities there will need to attend an information session, which should take place in the winter of 2021. For more information on that, email homeownership@habitatme.org.

With more and more people getting vaccinated, we are planning on increasing our volunteer opportunities in the coming months. For more information on volunteer opportunities, email volunteer@habitatme.org.

Sincerely,

John Shumadine

Interim Executive Director

SpringTime Walk

The SpringTime Walk is going virtual this year! Walk any of the suggested routes in Cumberland, Yarmouth, N. Yarmouth, and Falmouth , or explore and decide your own individual path.

Complete your walk by the end of May and help fundraise for Habitat.

You can even join in on the scavenger hunt to win prizes!

Welcome Laura!

Meet our newest AmeriCorps member, Laura! She is joining our other AmeriCorps member Carson on the construction team. She is a Habitat homeowner and a tremendous advocate for our mission. We are so happy to have her on our team!

ReStore Update

Come check out our 20% off lighting sale! We still have a huge amount of donated, brand new lighting fixtures available, but come check them out before we sell out.

Interested in donating items? Click here for a list of acceptable items, and bring them by during operating hours. Want to schedule a pick-up? Call 207-221-0047 for more information. Keep in mind, as we go into Spring and Summer, our wait time for pick ups is about two weeks.

Drop-offs are always welcome - 659 Warren Avenue in Portland Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00-5:00.

Our ReStore, located at 659 Warren Avenue in Portland, is open to the public! Visit us Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00-5:00 and keep up with us by following our facebook page!

Cars for Homes

Turn an old car into cash that helps support Habitat for Humanity's work!

Donating your vehicle to Habitat for Humanity is a great way to support our work in Greater Portland. Proceeds from the sale of your donated vehicle will help Habitat families build strength, stability and self-reliance. Plus, it’s fast and easy to do, and you may qualify for a tax deduction.

Learn more

What Does Habitat Mean to You?

"In 1987 I began doing the Good Friday Walk (now the SpringTime Walk) and have only missed one year, now in its 35 year. I have worked on many homes & even followed the top of a house being moved from Lee Chevrolet in Westbrook to Windham. Have been on two women’s build committees for houses in Freeport. The skills I have gained working with Habitat and the many Habitat families & volunteers has been a great joy."

Volunteer Carol Hayes

Do you have a quote about what Habitat means to you? Submit it to laura@habitatme.org.

Thank You to our Core Partners!

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland

659 Warren Avenue

Portland, ME 04103

www.habitatportlandme.org

(207) 772-2151 / info@habitatme.org