Diversity Builds Stronger Communities

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“We wanted stability in owning a home and yet at the same time we didn’t want to get ourselves overextended. This is our forever home.”

— ACT homeowner

 

100s of GLTS students trained, 13 family homes built, 100s of homeowners connected with homes and services

Our Impact

Andover Community Trust advocates for and develops homes that families can afford in the Andover community. We work hand-in-hand with Greater Lawrence Technical School, providing the sites where students can build their skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC while they build high-quality, architect-designed homes. We have developed 13 permanently affordable homes. And more than homebuilding, we foster and promote community-wide education, interest and involvement in affordable housing matters. And we help individual homeowners and renters in affordable housing connect with the community and the services they need. Our focus is on preserving affordability over the long term and welcoming families to a strong, thriving community.

Come Find Out More.

 
 
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View Available Homes.

Looking for an affordable apartment, condo or house in Andover? Check out our list of affordable homes and add your name to our email list to receive updates.

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Learn About Housing Affordability.

Want to improve access to affordable housing in Andover and not sure where to start? We have lots of resources to bring you up-to-speed locally on the state of affordable housing in Andover and what needs to be done.

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Donate Land.

One of our most limited supplies is buildable lots. If you have or know of a parcel of land in town that may be suitable for an ACT home, please let us know!

 
 

ACT was one of 140 Massachusetts non-profits to receive a $100,000 Cummings Foundation grant!

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Beginning with its first home in 1999, ACT has partnered with Greater Lawrence Technical School (GLTS)building homes and fueling learning.

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“I want to live in an economically balanced community and believe that children who are raised in a more diverse community go out into the world with a better understanding of what the world looks like.”

— Susan Stott, Founder