We have a winner!
Falmouth Housing Trust’s Building Dreams in Falmouth Fundraising Reception was held on November 4th at the Woods Hole Golf Club, and was a tremendous success despite having been postponed a week due to the storm.
Guests enjoyed drinks and appetizers, caught the tail-end of a sunset over Quissett Harbor, and purchased raffle tickets as they mingled. The evening’s program included a silent auction with items such as a gift basket from Liam Maguire’s, Bruins’ tickets, and artwork from local talent.
We got to hear from the new owner of our most recently completed project, who shared her story and what Falmouth Housing Trust’s work means to her.
The evening culminated in a live auction that included items such as a weekend on Nantucket, and Patriots’ tickets.
Our Select Board member Onjalé Scott Price was in attendance with her husband André, and even won a raffle prize.
Thank you to all who spent the evening with us. Falmouth Housing Trust could not continue its work without your generosity and commitment to our community.
Our live auction included a weekend on Nantucket, Patriots’ tickets, and an exclusive and delicious meal prepared by Board-member and Enterprise columnist Troy Clarkson.
Guests gather in anticipation of the evening’s announcements and the live auction!
Guests hard at work entering their tickets into the three different raffles: one for lottery tickets, one for a wine basket, and one for a basket of assorted liquors.
Falmouth Select Board member and affordable housing advocate Onjalé Scott Price was in attendance with her husband André.
Our silent auction included many lively items such as a bicycle-tune up from Art’s Bike Shop, a gift basket from Liam Maguire’s, and a stained glass jewelry box made by local artist Loretta Garrison.
Thanks to our generous sponsors!
Titanium Sponsors
The Seifer Family
Gold Sponsors
Anonymous
D. H. Martin Engineering, Inc.
Silver Sponsors
Beth Colt – Quick’s Hole, LLC
Bronze Sponsors
Eric Asendorf – Sound Financial Advisors
Tim Chapin, UBS Financial Services, Hyannis
Christopher and Laura Lawrence
Eleanor Ling
Contributing Sponsors
Susan Lawrence, Kinlin Grover Compass Real Estate
Planning Committee
Martha Asendorf
Joan Bates
Carol Cremmen
Jamie Edwards
Jordan Frye
Sudie Gifford
Lindsay Hopewood
Tom Manchester
Joanne O’Sullivan
Tammy Rausch
Dan Shearer
Kelley Tierney Souza
Board of Directors
Joanne O’Sullivan, President
Kevin McCarthy, Vice President
Susan Roman, Treasurer
Joan Bates, Clerk
Troy B. G. Clarkson
Addie Drolette
Savannah Fabbio
David Garrison
Tom Manchester
Tammy Rausch
Richard Sacchetti
David Sutkowy
Executive Director
Karen L. Bissonnette
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.
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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.