Last week, we cut a ribbon ten years in the making.

More than 200 friends and neighbors joined us to celebrate the opening of new affordable and supportive housing right here in Lowell. It was the culmination of countless prayers, an unwavering community, and a whole lot of faith that the path forward would eventually become clear, even when it didn't look like it would.

The Bon Jovi song "Livin' on a Prayer" kept coming to mind while preparing remarks for the event. It fits. We prayed for the right partner, and found ICCF Community Homes, whose expertise in housing development filled the gap we couldn't fill ourselves. ICCF connected us to Eastbrook Homes, who brought the designs to life. Layer by layer, the right people showed up.

In the coming weeks, families will move in, decorate, and start building memories. That's what this was always about.

We prayed, we trusted, and God delivered. Thank you for being part of it.

At 504 E Main Street, the transformation is hard to miss. The fresh siding gives the 8 plexes and duplexes a clean, welcoming look. New walkways are coming together. You can see where the future parking lot will serve residents. And right now, crews are wiring electricity to the buildings, another big step forward as these homes move closer to completion.

Here's a peek inside the upstairs of one of the duplex units at 504 E Main St.!

Siding is going up and is nearly complete at 504 E Main, bringing a finished look to a building that not long ago existed only as drawings and discussions.

Sidewalks are now connecting the 504 and 524 properties, physically linking spaces that will soon function as one welcoming campus. With these connections in place, we are beginning to see the full vision come into focus, including the future parking lot that will serve residents and visitors alike.

Inside the building, the next phase is right around the corner. Drywall installation in the multifamily units will begin soon, marking another major step toward spaces that will soon feel like home.

The duplex is really taking shape with newly added steps, fresh siding, and the start of beautiful stone accents that bring the building to life. Outside, pavement is going down and the parking lot is being formed, giving us a clear picture of how the space will look when finished.

With so much exterior progress underway, crews will soon shift their focus inside all three buildings to begin the next phase of construction.

WOW! Can you believe the progress at 504 Main St? Things are really starting to come together, and it’s so exciting to see. Every step is bringing us closer to creating a space that feels like home. We’re so looking forward to sharing it with you.

Thanks again to Timpson Transport for the generous donation of sand!

Ground broken, dreams building!

May 22nd, 2025, marked a monumental moment for our Lowell community. After years of dedicated planning and unwavering community support, we officially broke ground on FROM's new affordable housing units right here in our city. This wasn't just about construction – it was about creating hope and opportunity for families who deserve a safe, stable place to call home. We know that having secure housing changes everything: it gives children a consistent address for school, parents peace of mind, and families the foundation they need to thrive and build their futures. Every shovel of dirt turned represented countless hours of collaboration, advocacy, and belief in what's possible when a community comes together. To every neighbor, supporter, and partner who made this vision a reality - THANK YOU.

Here's to the families who will soon have keys in their hands and hope in their hearts. Home isn't just four walls and a roof – it's where dreams take root and families flourish.