Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity

Families Selected for Bristol Homes

The Pemi-Valley Habitat Family Selection Committee has selected four very deserving families to receive the four homes being built in Bristol over the next two years.  Originally, the committee was going to select just two families for the first two homes, but had four such good, qualified families, that it decided to award all four homes.  The families for the third and fourth homes will be awarded the homes, after their applications are revisited in a year or so and, provided their circumstances have not changed.

 The committee is very pleased to announce that the first of the four homes has been awarded to Jennifer Gibbs of Bristol and her three sons, Jeffrey (13), Lucas (8) and Wyatt (5).  Gibbs currently resides in Bristol.  The second home has been awarded to James and Patricia Reynolds of Bristol.  The Reynolds have a daughter, Aislen (9) and son, Hayden (2) with a third child expected in August. 

 The final two homes will go to John and Jennifer Sprague and their three year-old daughter.  The Sprague's currently reside in Dorchester.  Finally, the fourth home will go to Matthew and Alice Mickewicz of Bristol and their 12 year-old son, Matt. 

 This project, funded in large part with a Community Development Block Grant, is well underway.  The advertisement seeking bidders to construct the road, septic system and well, was placed in the Union Leader on May 10.  Bids will be open on May 31.  Road construction will begin shortly thereafter and we hope to begin construction of the homes as soon as possible. 

 This is a major undertaking for Pemi-Valley Habitat.  The CDBG grant is a matching grant and our match is the construction of the four homes.  We have build one home per year over the past 26 years, so this project will require a major outlay of funds.  We are seeking donations to help with this ambitious project to provide homes to these four deserving families.  If you can help, please send a tax-deductible contribution, or you can make a donation right here on our website. 

 We must also thank the many people who have been instrumental in guiding us along this path thus far.  Thank you to Alan and Bruce Barnard.  Alan has spearheaded the subdivision plans and guided us through the planning board process.  Bruce designed the septic system.  Attorney Deb Reynolds provided assistance with the homeowners association agreement and with assisting us with obtaining a line of credit. 

Engineer Jeff Lewis of Northpoint Engineering designed the road and put the bid package together.  Our grant consultant is Donna Lane.

Road to be Named for the Late Rev. Doug Hedstrom

The Pemi-Valley Habitat Board of Directors unanimously voted to name the road leading to the new Bristol homes "Hedstrom Way."  This road, as well as the homeowners association, is named in memory of the Reverend Douglas Hedstrom.  Doug was the former pastor of the Bristol United Church of Christ.  He was also a very dedicated Habitat supporter and volunteer.  Doug passed away suddenly on June 19, 2010 during construction of the Mastin home in Rumney.  Rev. Hedstrom was well aware of the property we had in Bristol and very much looked forward to being able to work on that project.  His sudden passing will prevent him from seeing this project become a reality.  But, with the development named after him, all associated with this project will be constantly reminded of his presence.  A formal ground breaking will be held in the near future and we expect to have members of Doug's family in attendance, which will be a true blessing as we go forward.

 

Your Donations Needed
Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity's Annual Campaign is continuing. We now offer the ability to donate right from our website. Your donations are especially vital now as we begin work on the four home Bristol project.  Pemi-Valley Habitat must build four homes over the next two years.  The construction of the homes is our match for the CDBG grant and that is a major monetary obligation for the organization.  Your generosity will help to make this project a reality and will help to provide Habitat homes for the Gibbs, Reynolds, Sprague and Mickewicz families.  Any contribution you can make toward this project would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you for your generosity.

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