Building Communities, Changing Lives
A Family Flees Violence and Creates a New Life
Melissa, a U.S. Veteran and construction trade employee, has overcome domestic violence, homelessness and the temporary loss of her children. During one of her lowest points, she and her daughters were living in their car. View Full Story
A Safe Place to Heal and Move On
Common Ground was instrumental in renovating CTI’s Milly’s Place family shelter, providing a safe and supportive haven for numerous families including Jennifer and her three children. “My children and I were traumatized from domestic abuse. View Full Story
Accessible Bathroom Installation in Billerica
Before After Robert is a 63-year old man with limited mobility due to Multiple Sclerosis. Robert and his wife came to CTI for assistance to install an accessible bathroom and relocate their laundry area. With View Full Story
Accessible Bathroom Installation in Westford
Before After Alice is a wheelchair bound 11-year old with neurological and seizure disorders caused by a brain tumor. Alice’s family came to CTI for assistance to install an accessible bathroom and replace carpeting with View Full Story
Aldonsa’s Story
CTI’s FSS program has many successful graduates come back and re-enroll to pursue goals in asset development. Aldonsa is just one of many graduates who returned for this purpose. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in View Full Story
Ana’s Story
Family Self Sufficiency Success Story The Family Self- Sufficiency Program (FSS) is designed to help families receiving rental assistance to become self-supporting. This is a voluntary program and is open to all families receiving a View Full Story
Anthony’s Story
Before enrolling in YouthBuild of Greater Lowell, Anthony was a student at Greater Lowell High School. While he maintained "average" grades, his attendance was, to say the least, weak. He frequently skipped 2-3 days of View Full Story
Arias/Saldana Family’s Story
This month, we are excited to spotlight Mayelin, a mother whose gratitude for Community Teamwork’s (CTI) program is so immense that words can hardly capture her appreciation. A Family's Story: Mayelin moved to Lowell from View Full Story
Big Brother Sees Little Brother Off to College
Fifth grade became a life-changing time for Nate – that’s when he and Tim Holden formed a supportive and caring relationship through our Big Brothers Big Sisters program. Previously, Nate had lacked a male role View Full Story
Black Sheep Craft Ice Cream
In the midst of uncertainty after the pandemic hit, Black Sheep Craft Ice Cream was born. Zac Turgeon, a local resident and entrepreneur from Dracut, Massachusetts found solace and inspiration in an unexpected Christmas gift View Full Story
Blushing Skin Bar
In the heart of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, Blushing Skin Bar has emerged, aiming to become part of your routine for personalized skincare and body treatments. Reflecting the inspiring journey of its founder, Sophea Prum. Nestled at View Full Story
Canto Auto School
In the vibrant heart of downtown Lowell, Massachusetts, stands Canto Auto School, a testament to resilience, transformation, and the spirit of its owner, Kate Stanley. Hailing from Kenya, Kate's journey with Canto Auto School began View Full Story
