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Habitat’s memorial event will be held around the globe; all invited to view and sign doors
Leominster, MA January 3, 2025 — Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts joins Habitat organizations around the world in erecting a memorial door to pay tribute to the late President Jimmy Carter and acknowledge how his efforts opened doors to brighter futures for thousands of Habitat homeowners for more than four decades.
Habitat for Humanity NCM’s memorial wall signing will be held in Ayer on Thursday, January 9th at 1 p.m. at the build site at 12 Newton Street, Ayer. The media and the general public are invited to pay tribute by signing the memorial with their names and personal messages.
“President Carter’s contributions to Habitat for Humanity are among the most vital to our organization,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. “He opened doors of opportunity for families worldwide, and all of us at Habitat have been honored and humbled to work alongside him. We were truly blessed to have his support, and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Carter family.”
In addition to visiting the memorial, the public is invited to visit habitat.org to sign the official online memory book and to see and share Habitat’s global tribute to President Carter.
“President Carter was a true champion of people and communities everywhere,” stated Carolyn Read, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts. “His impact on our region will live on as we continue to build homes, communities and hope.”
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About Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts
Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts offers a hand up, not a hand out, to hard-working, low-income central Massachusetts families seeking affordable home ownership. Habitat NCM builds and repairs simple, decent houses with people in need, serving 30 towns and cities in North Central Massachusetts. Habitat NCM also operates the Leominster ReStore, 637 Lancaster Street (Route 117), which raises funds through the sale of discounted and recycled materials and furniture.
