Habitat Greater Lowell Celebrates Build Project Opening

Dating back to the early 1900’s, the house at 930 Main Street was acquired through a collaborative effort with the Town of Concord, the Community Preservation Committee, the Concord Housing Foundation Inc, the Concord Housing Development Corp and Habitat for Humanity. The existing house is a 3-bedroom ranch which will be converted into a 2-family duplex resulting in an energy efficient, safe, and affordable home for the McCarthy and Champion families.

Since 2010, Wells Fargo has committed over $100 million to Habitat for Humanity, with more than $22 million supporting national Habitat for Humanity programs. Habitat Greater Lowell has been part of this important corporate giving program and Wells Fargo's commitment to affordable housing since 2014. A huge thank you to Wells Fargo Builds for awarding Habitat Greater Lowell $30,000 to help build two more homes and for the continued partnership of Wells Fargo employees who have previously volunteered to help build 10 homes in our community.

"Far too many people across the country are facing housing instability and one of our key priorities is to create housing affordability solutions where everyone can have a safe and decent place to call home,” said Amanda Berry, Wells Fargo VP Operational Risk Officer. “We are proud to support Habitat for Humanity in providing homeownership opportunities for hundreds of families nationwide through Wells Fargo Builds.”

Other sponsors like NETCOUT, Salesforce, Charlesbank Homes, West Concord Union Church and Trinity Episcopal Church have all made sizable financial contributions, making this project possible.

The McCarthy family children wanted to help with the building of their home and held a cupcake bake sale which raised over $500. "Each and every donation makes an impact and we are thankful for the generosity of so many in the community and beyond,” said Kim Trainor, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell's Director of Development.