Falmouth Housing Trust held its annual Building Dreams in Falmouth Fundraising Reception on Thursday, October 28th at the Woods Hole Golf Club.
With a view of Quissett Harbor, guests enjoyed drinks and appetizers as they mingled and heard from President, Addie Drolette and Executive Director, Karen Bissonnette on current projects to increase the Town’s workforce housing opportunities. Martha’s Vineyard Bank was the major sponsor of the event and Luke Murphy, Managing Director of Martha’s Vineyard Bank Trust and Investment Services spoke about the Bank’s commitment to workforce housing efforts.
The evening included a silent auction and a live auction with Auctioneer Extraordinaire, Victoria Chapman. The evening was immensely successful, raising over $68,000, in supporting the Falmouth Housing Trust’s mission to enhance the community of Falmouth by developing and maintaining sustainable, affordable workforce housing.
Falmouth Housing Trust would like to thank our sponsors and contributors, as well as everyone who attended. Falmouth Housing Trust would not be successful without the support of our community.
Volunteers, Kelley Souza and Martha Asendorf, greeting guests as they arrived at Woods Hole Golf Club.
Guests socializing and viewing the silent auction items.
Guests gather in anticipation of the evening’s announcements and live auction.
Sponsors, Sally, Allisa, and Mark Dalpe, enjoying the live auction.
Sponsors
Titanium $20,000+
Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation
Diamond $5,000-$19,999
The Falmouth Walk
The Joel and Blanche Seifer Family
Platinum $2,500-$4,999
Kinlin Grover Compass Real Estate
Robert Miskinis Charitable Fund of The Cape Cod Foundation
The Flying Bridge, Linda Zammer
Gold $1,500-$2,499
Dalpe Excavation
H. Martin Engineering
Laura Moynihan, Attorney at Law
Silver $1,000-$1,499
Susan and Steven Bissonnette
Eastern Bank Foundation
Karen and Michael McGrath
D’Angelo, Inc, Brian McLaughlin
Bronze $500-$999
Joan Bates, Sotheby’s International Realty
Cape Cod 5 Charitable Foundation Trust
Chapman Funerals & Cremations
Susan and Thomas Geraghty
New Wave Printing & Design
James O’Brien, Compass Real Estate
Snowball Ventures, LLC, Christopher Lawrence
Eleanor Ling
The Valle Group & Valle Redbrook
Sustaining $250-$499
Susan Lawrence, Kinlin Grover Compass
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.