ADM Donates Cash, Furniture to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth

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CARVER – The A.D. Makepeace Company (ADM) recently donated more than $6,700 in cash and a truckload of furniture to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth.

The donation was the result of a unique internal fundraiser, explained ADM Chief Executive Officer James Kane: The company had accumulated a supply of furniture and accessories used for staging model homes at Redbrook in Plymouth, and at the model apartment at 35 Rosebrook in Wareham. With no future need for the furniture, ADM offered it for sale to employees in a silent auction, enabling the staff to acquire furnishings and greatly discounted prices.

All proceeds from the sale were donated to Habitat.

In addition, items not sold at the auction were brought to Habitat’s ReStore, a shop located at 160 N. Main Street in Carver that sells a constantly changing inventory of diverse, high-quality donated merchandise to the public at a fraction of the retail price, while diverting reusable household items and building materials from area landfills. ReStores are used by Habitat affiliates throughout the United States to raise money for operations and affordable home construction.

“We’re always thrilled to support the good work that Habitat does,” Mr. Kane said. “This was a classic win-win.”

According to Amy Belmore, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth, the A.D. Makepeace Company will be recognized as a sponsor at the organization’s Hearts and Hammers Gala on November 1. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at givebutter.com/hfhgala24.

“We are tremendously grateful to A.D. Makepeace for this unique and creative way to support our affordable housing mission work, as well as our social enterprise, the ReStore.  Not only have they continued to be a generous donor for us over the years, but they also provided important skilled labor and resources for the home we just completed in August. I’m certain these wonderful furnishings will be snapped up quickly and enjoyed by ReStore shoppers” said Belmore.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that builds strength, stability and self-reliance. Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and resources to help low-income families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that everyone should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter should be a matter of conscience and action for all. Visit www.hfhplymouth.org for more information.

The 170-year-old A.D. Makepeace Company is developer of the award-winning Redbrook, North America’s largest cranberry grower, the largest private property owner in eastern Massachusetts, and a recognized leader in environmentally responsible real estate development and stewardship. Visit admakepeace.com for more information.