Hi all,<br><br>We have been working with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell for over a year, working on their site in Bedford, Massachusetts. Last year, we helped them throughout their renovation of an old farmhouse, and this year, we have begun to work on the adjacent houses with them (see photos at <a href="http://habitat.mit.edu">habitat.mit.edu</a>). Unfortunately, their trailer of equipment was recently broken into, and $3,500 worth of tools stolen. If you happen to have any of the tools listed below lying around collecting dust, please consider donating them!<br>
<br>Best,<br><br>Grace Lee<br>MIT Habitat, President<br><br><font size="1" color="#c17438" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><font size="2" color="#005596">We
Could Use Some Tools!</font><br>
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I am sorry to report that our construction trailer
at the Bedford site was broken into last week, and
over $3,500 of our power tools were taken. This
is the second time we have had a break in at the
site. The first was less than a month ago when $200
in donations were taken. We will be purchasing some
alarm equipment to put on the trailer for the future.<br>
<br>
But in the mean time, we need to replace all the
tools taken so we may continue to build homes for
those in need and give them a chance at a better
life.<br>
<br>
If you have good to excellent tools collecting dust
in your garage that you don't need, we would love
a donation. This could include drills, power saws,
miter saws....What is not donated we will have to
buy out of our limited funds.<br>
<br>
It is a shame that someone would take the tools
necessary to help others in need. But we will continue
and focus on the good work our donors, volunteers
and staff do.<br>
<br>
Bless all of you this holiday season, and thank
you for your continued support. <br>
<br>
Dana Owens<br>
Executive Director </font><font size="1">
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<font size="2" color="#005596"><strong>Some of the Items Taken
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2 Cordless SawsAll with Battery<br>
1/2 Hammer Drill<br>
Cordless Drills<br>
18 Volt Chargers<br>
2 Jig Saws<br>
Orbital Sander<br>
Palm Sander<br>
Corded Drill<br>
Skill Saw<br>
Dewalt Batteries<br>
Tape Measurers <br>
Hammers</font></p>
</font>Contact Habitat of Greater Lowell at: <a href="http://www.lowellhabitat.org/">http://www.lowellhabitat.org/</a> or <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">(978) 692-0927.</font>