Falmouth Housing Trust held its annual Building Dreams in Falmouth Fundraising Reception on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Coonamessett.
Thank you to our sponsors, contributors, volunteers and all who attended our annual Building Dreams Fundraising Reception on October 24th! With a beautiful fall view of Jones Pond at the Coonamessett Inn, guests enjoyed drinks and appetizers and heard from President Addie Drolette, Executive Director Laura Moynihan and Chief Development Officer Karen Bissonnette on the Trust’s current projects to increase the Town’s workforce housing. Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation was the major event sponsor and James Anthony, President and CEO, spoke about the housing crisis and the Bank’s commitment to workforce housing. A new homeowner who bought a Trust home provided a moving account of the very real struggle as a young professional to buy workforce housing in Falmouth. The evening included a raffle, silent auction and live auction with Auctioneer Victoria Chapman. The event was tremendously successful in raising $83,000 for support of the Trust’s mission to develop affordable and attainable workforce housing. Falmouth Housing Trust would not be successful without the generous support and contributions of our community!
Falmouth Housing Trust would like to thank our sponsors and contributors, as well as all attendees!
Our Board of Directors Thanks You for Your Support
Building Dreams in Falmouth
Fundraising Reception
Thursday, October 24, 2024
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Coonamessett
Hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar, Raffle, Live & Silent Auctions
YOUR PARTICIPATION DOUBLED ITS IMPACT!
Up to $20,000 is matched by Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation (Titanium Sponsor).
Sponsors
Titanium $20,000+
Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation
Diamond $5,000-$19,999
Eastern Bank Foundation
The Falmouth Walk
The Joel and Blanche Seifer Charitable Fund
William and Linda Zammer Foundation
Gold $2,500-$4,999
The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Charitable Foundation
Dalpe Excavation
Falmouth Toyota
Mid-Cape Home Centers
Silver $1,000-$1,499
Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank
Eleanor Ling
New Wave Printing & Design
Village At Brick Kiln LLC
Bronze $500-$999
Eric Asendorf-Janney Sound Financial Advisors
Joan and Robert Bates
Bennett Plumbing and Heating
Christopher and Laura Lawrence
Jill Neubauer-Neubauer Ennis Architects
Royal Health Group
The Valle Group
Stephanie McDowell is a CPA based in Falmouth with over 30 years of accounting and tax experience. She serves individuals and small businesses, with a specialization in Construction clients. She also works extensively with estate and trust taxation.
Thomas Zine
Brendan Crane is Vice President of Crane Appliance, a family-owned appliance company serving Cape Cod and the Islands for more than 40 years. Prior to joining the family business, Brendan built a career in entertainment and media, specializing in non-fiction storytelling and creative strategy with a strong focus on nonprofit partnerships and social impact projects. He brings a creative, community-focused perspective to both business and civic involvement in Falmouth.
Lori Andrews has held a variety of leadership roles in HR, finance, audit and IT during a 40+ year career in financial services-insurance, public accounting and government. Lori retired from Liberty Mutual in 2021 as Senior Vice President and Manager of Global Total Rewards. In that role, ensuring more than 45,000 employees receive fair and competitive compensation and benefits worldwide. Lori has served on the Partners for Youth with Disabilities Board of Directors since 2020.
Maro Titus has a deep connection to the Falmouth Community that dates back to her childhood, shaping her passion for the area. Leveraging her successful career in healthcare administration, Maro has transitioned her expertise to Kinlin Grover Compass Real Estate. As a dedicated agent, she strives to understand each client’s unique needs, bringing a wealth of marketing knowledge and enthusiasm to the real estate practice. With a background in executive leadership encompassing strategic planning, government affairs, and business development, Maro’s professional journey is marked by a commitment to excellence.
Sudie Gifford comes to our board with an extremely varied background in arts, education, finance, public relations, and charity work.
Ed Monteiro was President of the Board of Directors of Falmouth Housing Trust in the ‘90’s, and we are thrilled that he is back.
David Sutkowy has lived in Falmouth since 2020.
Tammy Rausch is an experienced operations and business transformation leader with a background in financial services, global operations, and strategic planning. Tammy has held leadership roles at companies including Fidelity Investments and State Street Bank & Trust, where she led large teams, improved operational processes, and managed global client relationships. Tammy is also active in community volunteering, supporting local organizations including Make a Wish, Hand in Hand Thrift Shop, and Next Chapter Book Club.
Joan Bates has lived in Falmouth with her husband, Robert, since 2002. Prior to that, the couple lived in Newton. Joan’s 25-year professional career was in special education and nonprofit management.
Joanne O’Sullivan is a real estate attorney who has been practicing law in Falmouth since 1995. She is a self-described “wash-ashore” living on Cape Cod for 30 plus years. Joanne grew up in South Boston, and graduated from the University of Chicago and Boston College Law School. Attorney O’Sullivan has primarily been a sole practitioner for the past 20 years. She is married with 2 adult children who live out of state for job opportunities. Ms. O’Sullivan joined the FHT Board of Directors in 2009 and has served in various capacities, currently as vice president.
Director, Addie Drolette, is a Falmouth native and makes her home in East Falmouth. Most of Addie’s professional career has been spent serving the mortgage financing needs of the community of Falmouth. She is presently a Senior Residential Loan Officer with Martha’s Vineyard Bank.