"Building Strength, Stability, and Self-Reliance through Shelter."
What is our Mission?
- Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
What is the Vision?
- Where everyone has a decent and affordable place to live in the communities we serve.
Where We Build
- We currently serve the communities of Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester, Wareham, and Westport.

OUR TEAM
Board of Directors


ReStore
Andrew Goodman
Andrew received his BS degree in Physics and Education from URI in

President, Build and Land Acquisition
Charlie Beauchamp
Charlie Beauchamp is a retired engineer, who worked for 45 years as

Vice President, Build
George LeBlanc
George became active with BBAHFH in 2019 as a volunteer, and joined

Land Aquisition
JENESSA E. GERARD
Jenessa was admitted to the bar in 1998 and immediately began working

Fundraising
Joseph Barckett
Joe joined BBAHFH in the fall of 2023. He has a B.S.

Secretary & Family Relations
Lynn Carlson-LeBlanc
Lynn has been active with BBAHFH since 2019, first as a volunteer

Land Acquisition
Robert Vercollone
Rob’s 35-year professional career was as a software and management consultant working

Treasurer
Sarah Storer
Sarah joined the BBAHFH Board in September 2024 as Treasurer. She grew
Staff


Executive Director
Christine Lacourse
Christine came on board with BBAHFH in November 2009. She has an

Resource Development/Community Relations Manager
Sarah Van Vleck
Sarah has over 14 years in fundraising at small nonprofits, including four