Habitat for Humanity/7 Rivers Maine is pleased to announce that Katie Luce of Skowhegan has been hired to fill the new position of development & community engagement director. She joins the organization on July 14.

Luce was born and raised in Greenville, Maine. She has a passion for volunteering and cares deeply about the well-being of our community. Katie has 12 years of experience in sales, fundraising, event organizing, and volunteer coordinating. Most recently she has been leading large teams of volunteers and donors state-wide to raise vital funds for the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter. Katie is thrilled to bring all she has learned to Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers Maine as the new development & community engagement director.

"I am so excited to be joining the 7 Rivers team! I look forward to working on such an important mission. I promise to bring hard work and humility. Every family deserves a safe and decent home and I am excited to help make that vision a reality right here in Southern Midcoast Maine,” said Katie.

Luce will manage all aspects of Habitat’s fundraising efforts, including grant writing, event organizing, corporate sponsorships, and individual donor relations. This position is also responsible for coordinating volunteers for Habitat’s housing program and ReStore. This new dynamic position is designed to raise donor dollars and volunteer hours so as to enhance Habitat’s mission and increase impact in the communities that the organization serves.

Luce comes on board as Kathy Smith, Habitat’s development director for the past five years, prepares to leave to pursue a new opportunity. “It is great to welcome Katie and have her take over the development and volunteer coordination roles for this wonderful organization. Habitat has been without a volunteer coordinator since the passing of our long-time friend and staff member Michele Ober last year. This has left a real void and it is exciting that Habitat will now have the experience that Katie brings in this area,” said Smith.

Habitat for Humanity/7 Rivers Maine creates successful homeownership opportunities for families with limited incomes by building sustainable housing and repairing and weatherizing existing homes. To learn more about the affiliate or how you can help visit www.habitat7rivers.org or call 207-504-9332.