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IN THE NEWS Advocacy
Dear Friends –
For the first time in the history of our local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, our Board of Directors has decided that a ballot question has such a potentially damaging affect on our ability to provide the opportunity of affordable housing to our neighbors in need, that our organization has taken a stand on the question.
We are asking you to Vote NO on Ballot Question #2 in November on the initiative to appeal the Affordable Housing Law (known as 40B).
More than 75% of the homes we have built on Cape Cod since 2001 were permitted with variances allowable only through this affordable housing law. At least half of our planned home building schedule for next year will be eliminated if the repeal is successful.
Among the Habitat neighborhoods made possible by “40B” are – Danvers Way, Hyannis; Gomes Way, Harwich; James Burr Rd., Brewster; Sam Turner Rd., Falmouth.
Thank you for your careful consideration of this issue. Please Vote NO in November to Repeal the Affordable Housing Law.
Links for more information about this issue:
Press Releases
Six Month Report: Progress in Haiti Report generated by Habitat International. July marks six months since the earthquake that rocked Haiti left more than 1.5 million Haitians in need of shelter. Habitat has been at work in Haiti for 26 years and is ramping up its efforts there in order to serve at least 50,000 families over the next five years Habitat Brings Affordability to Cape Cod article in the National Association of Realtor's The REsource Newsletter. Includes interview with Board Member and CEO of Realty Associates Lynette Helms who cites the importance of REALTORS® giving of themselves in their communities. "Habitat fosters community, and strong, viable communities speak to the REALTOR® heart." Going Up! Highlight of Wall Raising on Habitat's second home in Dennis. Wicked Local Dennis with news from The Register by Nicole Muller Cape Graduate: I had a Passion Cape Cod Times, KC Myers, May 28, 2010 Habitat Provides Fresh Start in Dennis Port Cape Codder by Nicole Muller HHCC's Kayak Fundraiser is Highlighted in "Habitat World" Article provides a spotlight on the work of Pat Taylor and Bill Witmer and our affiliate's Annual Kayak Raffle. Habitat World March 2010 - published quarterly by Habitat for Humanity International From Cape Cod Times-- Thursday, December 24, 2009 by Susan Milton Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod recipient of $50,000 grant award from Charlesbank Homes 12/14/09
New Neighborhood is Green and Lean From Cape Cod Times -- Monday, September 28, 2009 by Susan Milton Two Habitat Homes Coming to Dennis From Wicked Local Dennis with news from The Register, August 27, 2009 Habitat Gets Nod for another home in Wellfleet The Cape Codder August 21, 2009 Habitat to Start House in Spring Provincetown Banner August 13, 2009
Habitat and Cape Light Compact Partner on Green Affordable Home Neighborhood in Harwich, MA Read featured article on Cape Light Compact's Energy Newsletter, August 2009 edition Home Sweet Home Phung Le Tran helps construct her Habitat for humanity house. Harwich Oracle by Jamie Balliett Habitat Green Homes Praised on Gomes Way The Cape Cod Chronicle, July 2,2009 By Bill Galvin
Habitat Meets $25,000 Challenge Press Release HHCC 6/29/09 Cape Light Compact Supports Construction of Habitat's Green Neighborhood Press Release: Amy Voll 6/30/2009 Cape Light Compact Habitat Launches Gomes Way Neighborhood Construction The Cape Cod Chronicle By Bill Galvin 4/23/09 Mashpee Student Helps Build a Future Cape Cod Times By Susan Milton smilton@capecodonline.com 2/23/09 Fuller, 74, 'Habitat' founder, impacted lives on the Cape Cape Cod Times By Susan Milton smilton@capecodonline.com 2/5/09 Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod Mourns Passing of Founder February 3, 2009. Habitat’s Gomes Way Neighborhood is Recipient of Cape Cod Foundation Grant Award January 7, 2009. Habitat Dedicates 60th Home in Falmouth Sponsored by Bank of America December 13, 2009.
Sue Daggett Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod Director of Resource Development & Communications Ph: 508.775.3559 Ext. 14 Fax: 508.775.8121 sue@habitatcapecod.org
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