Community
Our Partnership with Habitat For Humanity
Habitat for Humanity North Central and the North Central MA Association of REALTORS announced their partnership. This partnership is designed to increase awareness in our communities that both organizations serve for the need of affordable housing. We look forward to co-hosting events such as build days, ReStore events and fundraising.
If you are interested in knowing more about Habitat for Humanity North Central, visit www.ncmhabitat.org
Thank you to our NCMAR members as we work to help achieve the Habitat for Humanity Mission – to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness right here where we live.
Our 2025 Scholarships
Community Scholarship
For 44 years, NCMAR has awarded over $105,000 in community scholarships to 99 high school seniors.
The Scholarship Committee was faced with the difficult task of choosing the winners from the many applications received this year. The Committee awards two Community scholarships to high school students who live in one of the 23 communities that NCMAR serves.
The recipient of the Community Scholarship is Emma McNamara. Emma is a graduate of Gardner High School and plans to attend Westfield State or Bridgewater State University to study early childhood education. Emma’s has been dual enrolled in Gardner High School and Mount Wachusett Community College for the past two years. Emma works as a summer camp counselor and soccer referee. She also served as class president, and was a national honor society member. Emma’s goal is to become an elementary school teacher. Emma’s hope is that one day her students will enter her classroom eager to learn and excited to be there.
Willard ide Shattuck Scholarship
The annual Willard Ide Shattuck Memorial Scholarship was established in 1985. Since then, NCMAR has awarded over $48,000 in scholarships to 41 college students.
The selection criteria includes character, desire, scholastic ability and general involvement.
The recipient of the Willard Ide Shattuck Memorial Scholarship is Gabriella Alston. Gabriella is a sophomore attending Crown College in Tennessee to study elementary and special education. Gabriella is a talented singer, piano player, art enthusiast and photographer. She works at Starbucks and teaches 4 to 7 year old children at Independent Academy in their summer school program. Gabriella is the granddaughter of Kathy Lore and oldest of five children.
Law Office of David Rocheford Supplemental Scholarship
For the fifth year, David Rocheford has funded a supplemental scholarship using the same selection criteria as the Willard Ide Shattuck Jr. Memorial Scholarship.
The Rocheford Law Office 2025 Supplemental Scholarship Fund recipient is Payton Collette of Oakmont Regional High School. Payton is the daughter of Realtor Paul and Tamara Collette and the granddaughter of Patty Collette.
Holiday Helping Hands Donation Program
The Holiday Helping Hands Program is designed to enlist the aid of REALTORS and Business Partners to bring some “Holiday Cheer” to those families who may otherwise, without our help, have a less than happy holiday.
NCMAR REALTORS and Business Partners help by purchasing and wrapping gifts for those in need. These gifts go to the Northstar Family Services, Montachusett Veterans Outreach, Athol Council on Aging and Children’s Aid and Family Services.