Hancock Lumber making big contribution to Habitat

Hancock Lumber announced that it is donating 100% of the building materials for a Habitat for Humanity York County (HFHYC) home to be built in Saco, Maine.

With their newest location opening on Aug. 31 in Saco, Hancock Lumber said it could not be more exciting to be partnering with Habitat’s York County chapter to construct a new home for a deserving family.

HFHYC partners with local, low-income families in York County who show a demonstrated need for safe, affordable housing, a willingness to partner by completing “sweat equity” in the building of their own homes or the homes of other Habitat families, and the ability to repay an affordable mortgage. 

Homes are constructed using volunteer labor, donated materials, and funds, and when completed the homeowners’ mortgage payments are recycled to support the construction of future Habitat for Humanity homes.

“Team Hancock considers this to be one of our signature community projects in 2020 and is extremely proud to help such an important organization,” said Hancock Lumber’s chief operating officer, Mark Hopkins said. “With our Saco location opening in late August and doubling our York County presence, it’s the perfect time to partner with HFHYC to help them break ground on a new home that will be built just a few miles from our newest location.”  

Hancock’s relationship with Habitat for Humanity has been long-lasting. In 2005, Hancock teamed up the Greater Portland Habitat chapter to participate in "Operation Home Delivery" to send panelized home components to people who lost their houses during hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 

After keynoting the 2018 Raise the Roof Gala, Hancock CEO Kevin Hancock was honored to receive the Spirit of Humanity Award in recognition of his outstanding commitment and leadership in furthering the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland.

Last year, Hancock contributed to Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers in conjunction with the Brunswick Rotary Club on an event that raised over $10,000 to help bring affordable workforce housing to the local area. 

Hancock Lumber is based in Casco, Maine.