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Make It Haverhill, which has evolved since its 2017 founding in Haverhill’s Mount Washington neighborhood has settled into its new downtown home.
Begun as a nonprofit by Keith F. Boucher in the long-gone Benedetti Shoe Store on Washington Street, the organization is now part of Community Action and just relocated to 59 Orchard St., in a recently renovated 1940-era retail space. Make It Haverhill matches residents to careers and provides related training,
“It’s exciting to see Make It Haverhill in a new, updated space that is centrally located to serve residents of the Acre and Mount Washington. With the same strong team and the support of committed volunteers, Make It Haverhill is well positioned to continue meeting critical community needs,” said Boucher in a statement Wednesday.
Kerri Sheeran Perry, president/CEO of Community Action, thanked Boucher.
“Community Action Inc. is grateful for Keith Boucher’s leadership and generosity, allowing MIH to grow and strengthen. The new space, located in the heart of downtown Haverhill, will welcome adult learners and job seekers and champion economic mobility for many under Lisbeth Valdez’s steady and smart leadership,” she said.
Make It Haverhill plans an open house Thursday, April 30, from 5-6:30 p.m., to tour the space, meet staff and learn more about our programs and services.
“This move represents an important milestone for Make It Haverhill,” said Valdez, program director of Make It Haverhill. “As we advance this next phase of growth, we are building a space that reflects our mission and allows us to deliver workforce training and digital access in a way that is intentional, responsive and aligned with the needs of our community and employer partners.”
The division reports a new program model, consisting of IT Career and Digital Literacy Training, Job Readiness Workshops; Walk-In English Classes; and Citizenship Program.