South Shore Habitat for Humanity and the Town of Duxbury Break ground on 4th
Habitat Home; Duxbury officials welcome South Shore Habitat team at November
28 ceremony at 66 Lake Shore Drive

Groundbreaking at 66 Lake Shore Drive, Duxbury. Shown, left to right, are Martine Taylor, Executive Director, South Shore Habitat for Humanity; Ted Flynn, Duxbury Board of Selectmen; Matthew Mulroney, Board Member, South Shore Habitat for Humanity; Beth Lyons, Senior Development Officer, South Shore Habitat for Humanity; Ron Waite, Construction Manager, South Shore Habitat for Humanity; Evy Nelson, VP of Development, South Shore Habitat; Sharon Mutrie, South Shore Habitat Board Vice President; Richard McGowan, Director of Operations, South Shore Habitat for Humanity; Noreen Browne, Director of Program Services, South Shore Habitat for Humanity; David J. Madigan, Vice Chairperson, Board of Selectmen; Martha Himes, Vice Chairperson, Affordable Housing Trust; James Duff, South Shore Habitat Board President; Sheila Lynch-Benttinen, Trustee, Affordable Housing Trust; Rene' J. Read, Town Manager; Steve Marshall, Duxbury Resident, Board Member, South Shore Habitat for Humanity, and Shawn Dahlen, Chairperson, Duxbury Board of Selectmen.

The South Shore Habitat team was given a warm welcome by Duxbury officials at a groundbreaking ceremony held November 28, at 66 Lake Shore Drive. The lot will house a new single family home and represents the first of seven new affordable home projects that South Shore Habitat for Humanity will deliver for Duxbury.

Duxbury Selectmen Shawn Dahlen, David Madigan and Ted Flynn were among the officials on hand to participate in the groundbreaking, as was Town Manager Rene J. Read and Duxbury Affordable Housing Trust officials Sheila Lynch-Benttinen and Martha Himes.

Construction is set to begin at the location in early December, and over the next seven months the house will be built with the volunteer effort of local residents, corporate partners and members of the faith community.

The groundbreaking ceremony coincided with Giving Tuesday. Martine Taylor, Executive Director of South Shore Habitat, said, "What could be more inspiring then breaking ground on our 4th Habitat Home in Duxbury on Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. We are truly excited to be making such an impact with our multi-year, multi-unit partnership."

Selected Family Partners put in "sweat equity hours" alongside local volunteers on the construction of their home. These Family Partners purchase the home and receive a 30-year, zero-interest mortgage and each home does have a perpetual deed restriction that maintains the affordability status of each home. Habitat Family Partners are selected through a competitive process based on their ability to pay, willingness to partner and need for adequate housing. South Shore Habitat for Humanity offers a "hand-up, not a hand-out." "Habitat doesn't build these homes, communities build these homes," said Taylor.

Cape Cod Lumber is also one of South Shore Habitat for Humanity's corporate partners and supporter of these projects.

About the Town of Duxbury

Duxbury is a quintessential seaside residential community located approximately 35 miles south of Boston and home to an estimated 15,000 citizens. This community boasts historic homes and a wealth of history dating back to the original Pilgrim settlers. Duxbury takes pride in providing quality services and resources to its residents such as a new co-located Middle/High School, new Police Station and a new Fire Station. Its Senior Center is nationally recognized and offers an abundance of interactive programs for their older population. Duxbury is also rich in conservation of its natural surroundings, which includes many ponds, bogs, walking trails, and, of course, its famous beach. Duxbury is a town that values its humble beginnings and its continued sense of community. Duxbury is proud to partner with the South Shore Habitat for Humanity. Visit www.town.duxbury.ma.us

About South Shore Habitat for Humanity

South Shore Habitat for Humanity is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to delivering simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with families in need, and they are celebrating 30 years of service to the South Shore Community. South Shore Habitat for Humanity changes lives, not just with those who receive the homeownership opportunity, but for those who donate, contribute and volunteer. "Together, we build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter," says Martine Taylor, Executive Director. South Shore Habitat for Humanity seeks corporate partners, sponsors, and volunteers from the community. To learn more or find out how to get involved, visit www.sshabitat.org