Papantonis Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity

The president and founder of Nauset Construction, Anthony Papantonis, traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam the week before Thanksgiving to donate his time and expertise for the Habitat for Humanity’s annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. HeAnthony volunteered as part of a major cooperative effort to build 32 homes for local families in dire need of decent housing.

Hanoi Vietnam – The president and founder of Nauset Construction, Anthony Papantonis, traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam the week before Thanksgiving to donate his time and expertise for the Habitat for Humanity’s annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. HeAnthony volunteered as part of a major cooperative effort to build 32 homes for local families in dire need of decent housing.

Nauset Construction has been a generous supporter of the Boston Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Michael Liu, the Chairman of the Boston Chapter for Habitat and a Partner at The Architectural Team in Chelsea invited Papantonis to volunteer for this significant international build effort. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need.

Papantonis was assigned to a new community effort in Dong Xa, a village near Hanoi and was selected to oversee the building of one of the homes. He supervised and worked to build a home for a local family of seven in dire need of decent housing. “The family was currently residing on a 20-foot boat with a makeshift room made of bamboo and old clothes. The father earned approximately $5.00 per day from his fishing job to support the entire family, the youngest child being five years old.”

According to Papantonis, “It was an amazing experience to work alongside volunteers from all over the world. It was especially rewarding to also work with the families from Dong Xa, who were planning to live in the homes we were building. There is a significant need for decent housing in this area. Habitat for Humanity is an incredible organization that unites people from very different backgrounds and levels of expertise to come together as volunteers for an excellent cause. I have made great friends and met incredible people who have given me an experience I will never forget.”

During his stay overseas, Papantonis was invited to a special dinner hosted by former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn. Sixty guests joined President and Mrs. Carter, as well as board members for Habitat for Humanity in the capital city of Hanoi to celebrate the volunteer efforts. On the last day of the week-long build, homeowners performed at a traditional tea ceremony to thank the volunteers for all their hard work.

Nauset Construction Corporation of Needham, Mass. is a full-service construction company providing preconstruction, construction management and design-build services throughout New England.

Hanoi Vietnam – The president and founder of Nauset Construction, Anthony Papantonis, traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam the week before Thanksgiving to donate his time and expertise for the Habitat for Humanity’s annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. HeAnthony volunteered as part of a major cooperative effort to build 32 homes for local families in dire need of decent housing. Nauset Construction has been a generous supporter of the Boston Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Michael Liu, the Chairman of the Boston Chapter for Habitat and a Partner at The Architectural Team in Chelsea invited Papantonis to volunteer for this significant international build effort. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need. Papantonis was assigned to a new community effort in Dong Xa, a village near Hanoi and was selected to oversee the building of one of the homes. He supervised and worked to build a home for a local family of seven in dire need of decent housing. “The family was currently residing on a 20-foot boat with a makeshift room made of bamboo and old clothes. The father earned approximately $5.00 per day from his fishing job to support the entire family, the youngest child being five years old.” According to Papantonis, “It was an amazing experience to work alongside volunteers from all over the world. It was especially rewarding to also work with the families from Dong Xa, who were planning to live in the homes we were building. There is a significant need for decent housing in this area. Habitat for Humanity is an incredible organization that unites people from very different backgrounds and levels of expertise to come together as volunteers for an excellent cause. I have made great friends and met incredible people who have given me an experience I will never forget.” During his stay overseas, Papantonis was invited to a special dinner hosted by former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn. Sixty guests joined President and Mrs. Carter, as well as board members for Habitat for Humanity in the capital city of Hanoi to celebrate the volunteer efforts. On the last day of the week-long build, homeowners performed at a traditional tea ceremony to thank the volunteers for all their hard work. Nauset Construction Corporation of Needham, Mass. is a full-service construction company providing preconstruction, construction management and design-build services throughout New England.