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The mission of Habitat is to eliminate substandard housing in the world by working in partnership with people in need to build simple, decent, affordable housing. The houses are then sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged.
Shelter from the Wind, Rain and Cold
Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity has been building homes in the Lakes Region since 1982. Go here to view a photo gallery of some of our past building projects.
Lakes Region Habitat Needs General Contractor
The Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity will celebrate its 30th year and plans to build its 32nd house in 2012. Whats even more exciting is this will be our first handicapped accessible house!, says Marilyn Deschenes, President. We are in need of qualified general contractors and tradesmen willing to give their time to help guide and direct us in the building of a new house from the ground up in 2012. Our last two houses have been re-habs of existing homes, and we have had the expertise to successfully handle those projects. Prior to that, we had a qualified general contractor on our Board, but we do not now.
Ideally, Lakes Region Habitat would like the new house to be a Blitz Build, where contractors and tradesmen are able to get the house built and dried in with all utilities and mechanicals installed in a few weeks time. Then non-skilled volunteers could assist with the finish work inside and out.
Project start date: April or May 2012
Where: Franklin, NH
Responsibilities of General Contractors:
Site and Civil Work Contractor:
- Estimate and track expenses
- Plan work schedules and coordinate with subcontractors
- Supervise lot preparation including a suitable driveway, grading and foundation work for a small ranch house of approx. 1300 sq. ft. with an attached one car carport or garage.
- Supervise necessary utilities work for the house (water, sewer, gas, electric)
Construction Contractor:
- Estimate and track expenses
- Plan work schedules and coordinate with subcontractors
- Supervise the build of the house from the foundation up
- Supervise all laborers to ensure
proper framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation and
finish work inside and out
Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity has been providing decent, affordable housing in the Lakes Region since 1982 and has completed 30 homes during that time. They are currently completing work on their 31st home, which is a rehab of a house in Franklin. For more information on the current project, or to get more involved, email us at info@lrhabitat.org or call 279-4820.
Volunteer Work Day
Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity regularly schedules a workday on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at their new project on 15 Maple Square in Franklin. Click on the map below for a closer look.
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question to volunteer@lrhabitat.org. Online Safety Course Be a well educated volunteer when you arrive on the job site. Safety is our number one concern. That is why Habitat for Humanity has designed an 'Online Safety Course' just for Volunteers. This course is a very effective training tool for volunteers prior to volunteer day. It's easy to use... takes just 30 minutes to complete... and empowers you with the safety knowledge you need to be an effective part of your Habitat home build. Upon completion of the online course, the Habitat affiliate you are volunteering for will receive a certificate of completion for their records. Click here for instructions and take the course. |
Maple Square Project
Our Maple Square Project is Almost Done. Click here to take a photo tour of our latest home. View the whole project as it progressed starting here.
Alan Tripp Joins Habitat Board
H. Alan Tripp has joined the Board of Directors of the Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity. A native of Maine, Alan moved to Merrimack, New Hampshire as a small child and Graduated from Merrimack High School. Alan, now living in Sanbornton, is a retired Computer Systems Engineer and has held senior level
management positions in
several large companies. At one point while working for Digital
Equipment Corp, he was the Technology Development Manager to NASA.
Digital’s senior technical manager to its largest account. He has
also held the position of Director of Technical Services at Autotote
Systems Inc. and Manager of Quality Assurance at Group One Software.
He currently teaches the “Riders Edge Motorcycle Riders Course”
for Seacoast Harley-Davidson. Alan, a Vietnam Veteran himself, is on
the executive committee for “Soldier-On NH” in Plymouth. The
Organization is working on building permanent housing for homeless
veterans. He serves on the Bristol/Franklin and Plymouth Medical
Reserve Corps as well.
A Senior Computer Systems Engineer, Alan has a degree in Management Information Systems from Southern New Hampshire University (then NH College) and has completed graduate work at Penn State University in Information Systems Management. Alan also has over ten years experience in adult education, teaching computer hardware and software courses to other computer professionals.
Alan and fianc\E9, Dr. Constance Morrison, enjoy the great outdoor activities available in New Hampshire, including: sailing, motorcycling, snowmobiling, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing.
Marilyn Deschenes, President of Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity stated “As our Board continues to grow, we are fortunate to be able to add very qualified people, who bring the skills to make Lakes Region Habitat successful. Alan has worked on several Habitat projects in the past, and with his background, he has agreed to take on the responsibility for Quality Assurance and our Safety Specialist. This role is very important for our construction projects and to make sure our volunteers have a safe and secure workplace.”
Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity has been providing decent, affordable housing in the Lakes Region since 1982 and has completed 30 homes during that time. They are currently completing work on their 31st home, which is a rehab of a house in Franklin.
“Next spring, we will begin our 30th year as a Habitat Affiliate and we will build our 32nd house, which is our first handicapped accessible house. We are still looking for someone to work with our Board and be our general contractor for this project in Franklin”, says Deschenes. For more information on the current project, or to get more involved, email us at info@lrhabitat.org or call 279-4820.
The Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity needs YOU!!
The Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity will celebrate our 30th year and plans to build our 32nd house in 2012. What’s more exciting is that this will be our first a handicap accessible house!
What we need: Qualified general contractors and tradesmen willing to give their time to build a new house from the ground up in 2012. We’re always on the lookout for materials donations as well.
Our dream would be a “Blitz Build” where contractors and tradesmen are able to get the house built and dried in with all utilities and mechanicals installed in a few weeks time. Then non-skilled volunteers could assist with the finish work inside and out.
When we want to start: April or May 2012
Where: lot at end of Dearborn Street, Franklin, NH
Responsibilities of General Contractors:
Site and Civil Work Contractor:
- Estimate and track expenses
- Plan work schedules and coordinate with subcontractors
- Supervise lot preparation including a suitable driveway, grading and foundation work for a small ranch house of approx. 1300 sq. ft. with an attached one car carport or garage.
- Supervise necessary utilities work for the house (water, sewer, gas, electric)
- Estimate and track expenses
- Plan work schedules and coordinate with subcontractors
- Supervise the build of the house from the foundation up
- Supervise all laborers to ensure proper framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation and finish work inside and out
Sarah Beth Hernandez Huot Joins Habitat Board
Sarah
Beth Hernandez Huot, Esq., has joined the Board of Directors of
the Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity. A native of Olympia, WA, she
currently lives in the Laconia area. Sarah Beth grew up in a
Cuban-American household in Olympia, where she graduated from Capital
High School. She then enrolled at the University of Washington where
she worked as an at-risk youth teacher to 7th graders through a
program named ESOP. The program was designed to help keep kids in
school and improve their grades. Sarah Beth also volunteered with the
WASHBIRG's Hungry for Homelessness, which volunteered help with local
shelters in different ways. Sarah Beth graduated from the University
of Washington with two BA degrees; political science and business.
Sarah Beth then went on to work as a file clerk in San Diego, California at two different law firms for one year before attending law school. The following year, Sarah Beth attended Seattle University School of Law. During her second year, SB was able to travel to El Escorial, Spain to study and afterward she backpacked around the country for a month on her own, stopping in Bilbao to visit some “familia.” Throughout law school Sarah Beth was active in the Latino/Latina Law School Association, serving as the group's secretary during her 3L year and as one of the Social Directors, helping to set up their NLLSA’s National Conference. Sarah Beth also interned at the Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic in both the Child Advocacy Clinic and International Human Rights Clinic. While working in the clinics, Sarah Beth represented children in detention hearings and criminal cases. She also worked on a case that hit close to home for her; the Corrie v. Caterpillar appeal. The appellant had been a friend of Sarah Beth’s while growing up in Olympia and while attending the University of Washington. Sarah Beth also worked with the JFK, Jr. Center for Human Rights conducting research projects and helping with
appeals to the International Court of Human Rights. Sarah Beth graduated from Seattle University with her J.D. in 2007, and was admitted to the Washington State Bar that same year.
Sarah Beth began her legal career working as a public defender for both Snohomish County and Kitsap County of Washington State. As a public defender Sarah Beth represented indigent persons in criminal cases who were appointed to her by the courts. Sarah Beth has appeared and litigated in municipal, district, and superior courts on misdemeanors and Class C, B, and A felonies. During this time Sarah Beth also volunteered with Kitsap County Youth Court; an alternative dispute resolution and education program for local kids, which acted as a peer group sentencing system for juveniles with the option of diversion in criminal cases.
Sarah Beth also volunteered her time by helping attorney David Marshall with basic research documents in helping defend the accused detained at Guantanamo Bay. Sarah Beth spent two years with Roses and Rosemary, a non-for-profit organization, which helps orphaned African children receive AIDS medication. Also, as a member of St. Benedict's Catholic Parish in Seattle, Washington, Sarah Beth volunteered time with the organization Friends of Limilunga, that provided a sister parish in Limilunga, Africa, services to help the town become financially independent, get an education, and feed the orphaned children.
Last year Sarah Beth chose to leave her home of Washington, and move to New Hampshire, when she got engaged to a Laconia native, Matt Huot. Sarah Beth passed the New Hampshire Bar Exam and is currently working as a Partner at The Law Office of Huot & Huot, PLLC with her husband, Matt. Sarah Beth and her husband enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and running. The two make time to see movies at the theatre and enjoy taking their dog, Pancho, out for long walks. Sarah Beth enjoys dancing and recently took salsa lessons with her husband. Both enjoy traveling and spending their time volunteering with local organizations.
Currently Sarah Beth volunteers with Hands Across the Table, a local organization that provides dinner to people who are in need of assistance, or just looking for company, by working as part of their clean-up crew when needed. Sarah Beth has also been attending Altrusa International Lakes Region meetings and hopes to join the organization later this year.
Sarah Beth had a very close relationship with her abuela (grandmother) and learned early from her grandmother that it is always important to be strong, follow your heart, and show compassion to others, because life is unpredictable. There is always someone worse off than you, and you must always remember that, because one day it may be that person that is helping you when you are down.
Sarah Beth strives to live up to her abuela’s expectations by working to help others who are disenfranchised, in need of a voice, or assistance in one way or another. Habitat for Humanity is an organization that provides real time assistance to good people who work hard and need that extra help to attain the “American Dream” of owning a home. Unfortunately, in today’s economy it is even more difficult for many people to attain the dream of buying their first home. Habitat for Humanity works hard to help those home owner dreams become a reality and Sarah Beth believes her great attitude and work ethic can be a real asset to the organization.
According to Marilyn Deschenes, President of Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity, “We are very happy to have Sarah Beth join our board. Her experience in the non-profit area and her background will be a significant addition to the expertise on our Board of Directors. Both Sarah and her husband, Matt have already volunteered with Lakes Region Habitat, working on our current project in Franklin. Having Board Members of this caliber and with their level of previous Habitat experience helps ensure that our mission to provide low-cost, affordable housing to the Lakes Region will be achieved”.
Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit ecumenical Christian organization that has been providing decent, affordable housing in the Lakes Region since 1982 and has completed 30 homes during that time. They are currently working on their 31st home, which is the rehab of a house in Franklin. To get involved and for more information email info@lrhabitat.org or call 279-4820.
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