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This morning I watched an interview on USA Today with a business analyst who spoke on the self storage industry. The analyst explained that the demand for self storage has doubled since 1998. The reasons stated were very similar to those that we’ve seen in the real estate industry over the past few years. The average house size has evolved due to downsizing to smaller square footage for retirement, people are moving more frequently and soon to be retirees are building vacation homes in places like the Delaware beaches for future retirement. In addition to recent real estate trends, people just need a secure place to store their stuff! About ten years ago we built and opened All Climate Storage Center, a self storage facility with climate and non-climate controlled storage units in Lewes, Delaware. Over the years we have realized that the need for self storage is not limited to homeowners. Self storage needs are important to nearby businesses, pharmaceutical representatives, local charities, real estate organizations and restaurants. As the demand for storage in the Delaware beach community grew so did All Climate Storage Center. We started with one building consisting of approximately 100 self storage units and we just finished the new construction of our third building with extra spacious storage units boise.

Self Storage Lewes Delaware All Climate Storage in Lewes

All Climate Storage Center in Lewes, Delaware Clean and Secure Self Storage Facility If you’ve shopped around for self storage before you know that not every facility is equal. Our goal at All Climate Storage is to provide a clean, well lit, secure facility with professional staff. Accessible from both Plantation Road and Delaware Coastal Highway Route One, All Climate Storage is open seven days a week with a manager on site during business hours. The gated facility is equipped with an alarm system, security cameras and each rental comes with an individual lock, key and digital key code for gate entry.

Self Storage Lewes Security Gate All Climate Security Gate

Self Storage Unit Sizes The self storage units at All Climate Storage Center are like massive walk in closets or multiple car garages depending on the sizes you choose. Depending on the number of items you need to store, you’ll be able to utilize the ceiling height of each storage unit with shelves and ladders. There are climate and non-climate spaces available, please call for availability and current specials. 5 x 5 Self Storage Unit 5 x 10 Self Storage Unit 10 x 10 Self Storage Unit 10 x 15 Self Storage Unit 10 x 20 Self Storage Unit 10 x 25 Self Storage Unit Get Rewarded For Planning Ahead! For a limited time only, All Climate Storage Center will be offering exclusive specials for storage units in the brand new building. Lessard Builders’ Homeowners If you are looking to build a home with Lessard Builders we do offer complimentary storage during the construction phase. About All Climate Storage Center Locally owned and operated by local home builder, Lessard Builders, A member of the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the Self Storage Association. Located next to Grotto’s Grand Slam near the Five Points intersection in Lewes, Delaware. Self Storage in Lewes Rehoboth Delaware All Climate Storage Center Location 17485 Shady Road Lewes, Delaware 19958 Phone: (302) 645-0006 Email: [email protected] Visit All Climate Storage on Facebook! Twitter: @SelfStorageInDe   Self Storage Lewes Delaware

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Visit the Lessard Builder’s model home in the Villages of Five Points East, Lewes, Delaware.

Lewes Delaware Custom Home Builder Lessard Builders Model “At Night” Photo by Leafo Photo

The Lessard Builder’s model home is located on the east side of The Villages of Five Points new home community in Lewes, Delaware. There are two entrances to Villages of Five Points East, one off of Savannah Road and one near the Villages of Five Points Town Center off of Old Orchard Rd. The directions guide you to the Savannah Road entrance and are listed below.

Lewes Delaware Custom Home Builder Spacious Porch    Photo by Leafo Photo Lewes Delaware Custom Home Builder Delaware Foyer The Sonoma Foyer     Photo by Leafo Photo

We build Lessard Homes throughout the state of Delaware with offices in both Kent County and Sussex County. Our last model home was the very popular Monterey home design with a first floor master and opening entertaining floor plan. The current model keeps the entertaining floor plan with the first floor master home design and boasts a layout preferred by a retiree moving to the Delaware beach that would have friends and family visit often.  Durable, easy to look after and suitable for every room in the home, vinyl flooring is the ideal easy to maintain flooring for your home or business.

Lewes Delaware Custom Home Builder Lessard Open Floor Plan With Hardwood Flooring In Living Areas     photo by Leafo Photo

The Lessard Builders model home at The Villages of Five Points is the Sonoma model. Remember that looks can be deceiving when you build a craftsman style home! The Sonoma ranges from 2500 to 3500 square foot and when people walk into the model for the first time they often comment on how much larger the home is than it looks.

Fall In Love With Your Next Home – Make It Yours!
As one of the biggest investments in your lifetime you home is the place that you go to unwind, relax, entertain, cook, raise your family and sometimes even work. The best thing about building a custom home is that you won’t have to force your family’s lifestyle into a home design or layout.

You can make changes to the floor plan without additional cost to you. In fact, every time we build a new home the homeowner tweaks the plan to reflect their lifestyle. These changes typically occur in the master bathroom, closets, entrance, kitchen and outdoor living.

Lewes Delaware Custom Home Builder Sonoma Lessard The dining area & screened in porch Photo by Leafo Photo

Build In Your Preferred Location
Lessard Homes can be built in any home that does not have a builder tie-in exclusive to the community. We can build in other communities, on your lot or help you find a new home community suits your wants and needs. If you are interested in a specific area – just let us know, we’re happy to help!

Can Lessard Builders Build Other Floor Plans?
Yes! We offer five home designs at the Villages of Five Points because we know that they will meet the HOA guidelines and can fit on the size and footprint of the lots. We are more than happy to go over additional floor plans with you to evaluate how they can fit on the lots at The Villages of Five Points East.

“Extras” Are Not Always Extra!
Dedicated to building true custom homes that fit your family’s lifestyle, you have the flexibility to alter or build any floor plan on any Delaware development without a builder tie-in. Lessard homes, just like most Houses For Sale in Calgary, include finishes and features that are typically considered extras or upgrades in the new home construction or real estate industry.

Work With The Builder, Brian Lessard
We’re a family owned and operated custom home builder and our goal is to build you a quality home to build a last time, not to meet a business plan quota or build hundreds of units per year. While building with Lessard Builders you will work hand in hand with third generation builder Brian Lessard. Brian oversees every home we build and can talk to you about energy efficiency, sturdy products and trends from over 35 years of new construction experience.

The Lessard Difference Is In The Details
– Energy Efficient Homes
– Superior Construction Methods
– Premium Building Products
– Locally Owned & Operated
– Flexibility to Alter or Build Any Floor Plan
– Build In Any Delaware Development without a builder tie in

Let’s Meet!: Lewes Delaware Custom Home Builder
We’d love to chat with you about your wants and needs in your next home. Contact us to set up an appointment or visit us at our model home – we’re open daily.

Phone: (302) 698-1091
Email: [email protected]
Or – fill out this form to set an appointment

Lewes Delaware Custom Home Builder Map to Model Home Lessard Builders Model Home: Villages of Five Points

Lewes Delaware Custom Home Builder Model Home Location and Directions:

Lessard Builders
Lewes Delaware New Home Builder
Villages of Five Points East
33673 East Hunters Run
Lewes, Delaware 19958

From Rehoboth Beach:
Head North on DE-1 towards Five Points intersection
Turn Right on Savannah Road towards downtown Lewes for .8 miles
Turn left onto Parker Rd (Villages of Five Points Entrance)
Make first right onto East Hunters Run
Model is first home on the right

From Milton/All Points North:
Head South on DE-1 towards Five Points intersection
Turn Left on Savanna Road towards downtown Lewes for .8 miles
Turn left onto Parker Rd. (Villages of Five Points Entrance)
Make first right onto East Hunters Run
Model is the first home on the right.

From Downtown Lewes:
Take Savannah Road towards DE-1
Make a right onto Parker Rd. (Villages of Five Points Entrance)
Make first right onto East Hunters Run
Model is the first home on the right.

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Delaware is a small knit community which relies primarily on new home builder reviews by friends and family. We love referrals and are thankful for homeowners that tell their friends about Lessard Builders. Thank you Maria and Shawn for painting a pretty picture of your new construction experience with Lessard Builders!

“From start to finish we had a great experience. We were able to get what we asked for in all areas of our new home. What we especially appreciated is the time Brian spent with us in the beginning phases as we were making our decision. He was patient and willing to work with our ideas. Eric met with us on several occasions to walk through our home before it was completed to make sure we were completely satisfied. If there were any concerns, they addressed them.

I know I’m painting a very pretty picture, an “almost good to be true picture”, but it is. I have spoken to many homeowners who built a new home and were constantly upset during the building process. I’m so happy to say that there was nothing of major concern that occurred. Thank you all at Lessard Builders for taking care of us!”

– Maria & Shawn Kemp

And here is a picture of their awesome dog, Bane!

Shawn & Maria's dog Bane!

Meet Lessard Builders: New Home Builder Delaware
A family owned and operated construction company, Lessard Builders has been building new homes and commercial buildings since the 1940s. Led by third generation builder, Brian Lessard, Lessard Builders incorporates time tested traditional construction methods with innovative building products to deliver a quality built, energy efficient homes designed to last a lifetime.

Fall In Love With Your Next Home – Make It Yours!
As one of the biggest investments in your lifetime you home is the place that you go to unwind, relax, entertain, cook, raise your family and sometimes even work. The best thing about building a custom home is that you won’t have to force your family’s lifestyle into a home design or layout.

The Lessard Difference Is In The Details
– Energy Efficient Homes
– Superior Construction Methods
– Premium Building Products
– Locally Owned & Operated
– Flexibility to Alter or Build Any Floor Plan
– Build In Any Delaware Development without a builder tie in

Let’s Meet!
We’d love to chat with you about your wants and needs in your next home. Contact us to set up an appointment or visit us at our model home – we’re open daily.

Lessard Builders, New Home Builder Delaware
Villages of Five Points East
33673 East Hunters Run
Lewes Delaware 19958
Phone: (302) 698-1091
Email: [email protected]

Lessard Builders New Construction Model Home Lewes Delaware

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In my career I have worked in a few different types of companies and the family business truly stands out above the rest. The nice aspect about building a new home with Lessard Builders is that you’ll meet every one of the team members that will be working on your home including third generation builder, Brian Lessard. You will know us individually and will have access to reach one of us with any questions or changes when they arise. We also love to see you after we’ve built your home and hope that you’ll join us at future Lessard Builders events. With that being said, we’re so lucky to see Ernie & Monica often – thank you for the kind words and we love seeing you!

“Lessard Builders was fantastic to work with. They walked us through every step of the way. The quality of the materials and making sure the functionality of the room worked with our lifestyle and not having to pay a substantial amount were the things that pushed us over the edge.”

– Ernest & Monica Tramposch

Lessard Builders: Delaware Home Builder

Lessard Builders: New Home Construction Delaware
A family owned and operated construction company, Lessard Builders has been building new homes and commercial buildings since the 1940s. Led by third generation builder, Brian Lessard, Lessard Builders incorporates time tested traditional construction methods with innovative building products to deliver a quality built, energy efficient homes designed to last a lifetime.

Fall In Love With Your Next Home – Make It Yours!
As one of the biggest investments in your lifetime, your home is the place that you go to unwind, relax, entertain, cook, raise your family and sometimes even work. The best thing about building a custom home is that you won’t have to force your family’s lifestyle into a home design or layout- you get to to make almost all the specific decisions on what you want out of your home. You will be able to pick out construction materials, like insulated concrete form, which is a great option to use in the process of building a home. It is not the only material available, or the only decision you will be making, but it will be a determining factor, most definitely.

The Lessard Difference Is In The Details
– Energy Efficient Homes
– Superior Construction Methods
– Premium Building Products
– Locally Owned & Operated
– Flexibility to Alter or Build Any Floor Plan
– Build In Any Delaware Development without a builder tie in

Let’s Meet!
We’d love to chat with you about your wants and needs in your next home. Contact us to set up an appointment or visit us at our model home – we’re open daily.

Lessard Builders, New Home Construction Delaware
Villages of Five Points East
33673 East Hunters Run
Lewes Delaware 19958
Phone: (302) 698-1091
Email: [email protected]

Lessard Builders New Construction Model Home Lewes Delaware
The Sonoma Model in Lewes Delaware

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Another happy homeowner that chose new construction in The Villages of Five Points East in Lewes, Delaware. Thank you for the kind words Melissa & Henry!

Did we mention that Henry is a Sussex County Delaware Realtor for Ocean Atlantic | Sotheby’s International? He rocks!

 

We recently purchased our new home in the Villages of Five Points and couldn’t be more pleased with the builder we selected and the community. Building with Lessard Builders has been a wonderful experience. Their commitment to our satisfaction displayed throughout the entire process of our home being built. The design process exceeded our expectations and allowed us to create a floor plan specific to our needs. We would proudly recommend Lessard Builders to our friends and family!

– Melissa & Henry Jaffe

 

Lessard Builders: Home Builder Delaware
A family owned and operated construction company, Lessard Builders has been building new homes and commercial buildings since the 1940s. Led by third generation builder, Brian Lessard, Lessard Builders incorporates time tested traditional construction methods with innovative building products to deliver a quality built, energy efficient homes designed to last a lifetime.

Fall In Love With Your Next Home – Make It Yours!
As one of the biggest investments in your lifetime you home is the place that you go to unwind, relax, entertain, cook, raise your family and sometimes even work. The best thing about building a custom home is that you won’t have to force your family’s lifestyle into a home design or layout.

The Lessard Difference Is In The Details
– Energy Efficient Homes
– Superior Construction Methods
– Premium Building Products
– Locally Owned & Operated
– Flexibility to Alter or Build Any Floor Plan
– Build In Any Delaware Development without a builder tie in

Let’s Meet!
We’d love to chat with you about your wants and needs in your next home. Contact us to set up an appointment or visit us at our model home – we’re open daily.

Lessard Builders, New Home Builder Lewes
Villages of Five Points East
33673 East Hunters Run
Lewes Delaware 19958
Phone: (302) 698-1091
Email: [email protected]

Lessard Builders New Construction Model Home Lewes Delaware
The Sonoma Model in Lewes Delaware

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What a wonderful email to receive today! Thank you to Tom and Cheri for your kind words – it was a wonderful experience to meet you and be your Lewes Delaware home builder!

Dear All,

Cheri and myself would like to thank the entire Lessard Team for the fabulous home you built for us. The home exceeded our expectations and the quality of work was great. Also, the suggestions by all of you really helped to make our decisions easier. We would not hesitate to recommend Lessard to anyone.

Everyone on the team we extend our best wishes for a happy holiday season.

Regards

Tom and Cheri

Lessard Builders: Lewes Delaware Home Builder

A family owned and operated construction company, Lessard Builders has been building new homes and commercial buildings since the 1940s. Led by third generation builder, Brian Lessard, Lessard Builders incorporates time tested traditional construction methods with innovative building products to deliver a quality built, energy efficient homes designed to last a lifetime.

Fall In Love With Your Next Home – Make It Yours!
As one of the biggest investments in your lifetime you home is the place that you go to unwind, relax, entertain, cook, raise your family and sometimes even work. The best thing about building a custom home is that you won’t have to force your family’s lifestyle into a home design or layout.

The Lessard Difference Is In The Details
– Energy Efficient Homes
– Superior Construction Methods
– Premium Building Products
– Locally Owned & Operated
– Flexibility to Alter or Build Any Floor Plan
– Build In Any Delaware Development without a builder tie in

Let’s Meet!
We’d love to chat with you about your wants and needs in your next home. Contact us to set up an appointment or visit us at our model home – we’re open daily.

Lessard Builders, Lewes Delaware Home Builder
Villages of Five Points East
33673 East Hunters Run
Lewes Delaware 19958
Phone: (302) 698-1091
Email: [email protected]

Lewes Delaware Home Builder Lessard Builders
The Sonoma Model in Lewes Delaware

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In 2010 American Express launched a Small Business Saturday campaign to encourage consumers to remember the little local guys during the holiday shopping season. Small Business Saturday is the Saturday after Thanksgiving and since 2010 the trend has grown exponentially. American Express has done a great job with providing marketing tools to the small businesses to help communicate the “Shop Small” message to local communities and simultaneously offer a Small Business Saturday incentive to bring people to their store. If you are purchasing items with your American Express card, you can register you card ahead of time to receive statement credits by purchasing at verified small businesses.

Shop Small at All Climate Storage Center
All Climate Storage Center: Shop Small Marketing Image

We think that you should shop small all year round but love that there is a day dedicated to supporting small business. It helps create awareness in our small state and gives small business owners a platform to say what they do and why they do it.

This post’s intention is to remind you the importance of living local, shopping small and supporting the community you live in. You’ll see statistics pulled from resources around the web, primarily the American Express Open Website. I’ve also created #ShopSmall and #LiveLocal images specific to Delaware. Feel free to use them and share them with your community Thanksgiving week and throughout the year!

Small Business Helps Community

One more thing – share with us some of your favorite places to eat and shop small on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year. If you want to share why one of the reasons you will shop small this Saturday- we’d love to hear your thoughts too!

I’ll go first! I love the experience that comes with shopping small – the “mom and pop shop” feel that you get from a unique atmosphere and friendly, knowledgeable service. I love that you can talk to the owners and truly see what makes them so passionate and thrilled to do what they do. They are always asking for feedback and trying to see what they can do to fine tune the art of their industry.

Here are a few of my favorite “little (but awesome!) local guys” in Delaware:

Nottinghill Coffee, Lewes, Delaware
Teller Wines, Lewes, Delaware
Chateleine’s (Jewelry), Lewes, Delaware
a (MUSE.), Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Browseabout Books, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Pickled Pig Pub, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Pig + Fish, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

The Backyard, Milton, Delaware
Dolce Coffee & Bakery, Milford, Delaware
Abbott’s Grill, Milford, Delaware

Witt Brother’s Market, Wyoming Delaware
Delaware Bay Trading Company, Camden, Delaware
Fifer’s Orchard, Wyoming, Delaware
TA Farms, Wyoming, Delaware

Bayard Pharmacy, Dover Delaware
Bel Boutique, Dover Delaware
Frankfurt Bakery & Deli, Dover Delaware
Dinos & Darlings, Dover, Delaware
Restaurant 55, Dover, Delaware
Kaizen Karate Academy, Dover, Delaware

Painted Stave Distillery, Smyrna, Delaware
The Young Bean Cafe, Clayton, Delaware
Willey Farms, Townsend, Delaware
Cantwell’s Tavern, Odessa, Delaware

1861 Gastropub, Middletown, Delaware
First & Little Boutique, Middletown, Delaware
Purple Sage Tea, Middletown, Delaware
Fromage Cheese Shop, Middletown, Delaware
La Piazza Italian Restaurant, Middletown, Delaware

Soffritos Italian Grill, Newark, Delaware
The Corner Bistro, Wilmington, Delaware
BellaVista Trattoria & Pizzeria, Wilmington, Delaware

Outside of Delaware:
We had such an amazing time here that they are certainly worth mentioning to remember the little guys when you are on vacation too!

Oh My Chocolate, Stevensville, Maryland
Southsides Bar & Grill, Chesapeake City, Maryland
The Aldrich House, Williamsburg Virginia
Tria Wine Bar, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
The Lotus Guest House, Provincetown Cape Cod Massachusetts
The Pickle Jar Kitchen, Falmouth, Cape Cod Massachusetts
The Quahog Dive Bar, Falmouth, Cape Cod Massachusetts

I’d love to hear your favorite places to live local!

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Shop Small Delaware

American Business Story: Shop Small

Shop Small Delaware

Shop Small Community Local

Shop Small Infographic

Shop Small Live Delaware

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Lewes Delaware New Home Community: Oakwood Village at Lewes Only 4 Custom Home Lots Left!  In Lewes there are many new home communities that are just a drive away from the Delaware beaches and resort destinations. If you’re familiar with the area than you understand that every Delaware new home community has a unique style that boasts amenities, location and/or building lot size. As a custom home builder we have had the opportunity to explore these developments and work with homeowners to search for the perfect neighborhood that matches their wants, needs, lifestyle and budget. Over the past few years we’ve built many custom homes in Oakwood Village at Lewes and now there are only three true custom home building lots available. We’ve paired the lots with popular floor plans however you can still build your own home design or make changes to the homes currently listed like having air conditioning repair or installed. View the plans and included features listed below – if interested in any of the information or would like to visit, email us by filling out this form. About Oakwood Village at Lewes, Delaware New Home Community: Oakwood Village at Lewes was designed with active family in mind. The entrance which recently received a new asphalt sealcoating welcomes you to the community with a tree lined boulevard and sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. Located in Lewes, Delaware, this new home community is encircled by mature woods which creates a setting in which every home enjoys views of striking ponds or trees. There are so many things to do without leaving the neighborhood, relax by the swimming pool, enjoy a nice walk along the meandering sidewalks or hang out with family or friends at the clubhouse.

Lewes Delaware New Home Community
Oakwood Village Clubhouse Built By Lessard Builders
Lewes Delaware New Home Community Oakwood
Pool at Oakwood Village at Lewes Clubhouse
Lewes Delaware New Home Community Oakwood
Map & Directions to Oakwood Village

About The Location: School District: Cape Henlopen School District Downtown Lewes: 8 miles Downtown Rehoboth Beach: 10 miles Downtown Milton, Delaware: 9 miles Giant Grocery Store: 5 miles Harris Teeter Grocery Store: 5 miles Baywood Greens: 4.5 miles Villages of Five Points in Lewes, Delaware: 5 miles Cape Henlopen State Park: 11 miles Town of Millsboro: 10 miles Lewes Delaware New Home Community: Home & Lot Packages under $350K The only custom homes available at Oakwood Village, Lessard Homes include many features that are typically considered upgrades or “extras” in the home building industry. I’ve listed a few of those items below – for more in depth information on energy efficient features, custom options and design features contact us to go over details for your next home with third generation builder and owner of Lessard Builders, Brian Lessard. – 2 x 6 exterior construction – BIB (Blown In Blanket) Insulation – Standard 9 foot ceilings unless tray indicated or chosen on floor plan – Thermatru Entry Doors – R-23 Insulation Factor in Walls – R-49 Insulation Factor in Ceilings – Pre-finished Hardwood Flooring In Living Areas – Granite Countertops – Solid Maple Cabinets, Raised Panel Full Overlay Doors – Low E Glass Windows, Single Hung – Two Sherwin Williams Paint Colors Included – Tile in Bathrooms and Laundry Room – 5 Foot Tiled, Walk In Shower in Master Suite – Insulated Garage Doors with two remotes included – Architectural fiberglass shingles rated 30 years. – great air conditioning services in an conditions – 6 Recessed Lights Included – Moen Plumbing Fixtures – Mastic Siding & Trim System – Poured Concrete, Conditioned Crawlspace The Madison Square Ft: 2,213 Modified from one or our most popular floor plans , the Madison offers first floor living with three bedrooms and two bathrooms with an open, entertaining floor plan. Has second floor options.

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The Madison Home Design at Oakwood Village

The Georgia Square Ft: 2,081 Another floor plan with a first floor master suite and open, enertaining kitchen that flows into the dining area and great room. The Georgia home design includes a formal dining room or study. Has second floor options.

The Georgia Lewes Delaware New Home Community
The Georgia Home Design: Oakwood Village at Lewes

  Lessard Lot & Home Packages Available, Lewes Delaware New Home Community: Lot 42, Lot 43, Lot 88, Lot 89

Lewes Delaware New Home Community Site Plan
Oakwood Village at Lewes Site Plan by Lessard Builders

Homes Designs Built By Lessard Builders, Oakwood Villages at Lewes Delaware New Home Community

Lewes Delaware New Home Community
The Monterey by Lessard Builders
Lewes Delaware New Home Community Oakwood Bristol
The Bristol Floor Plan at Oakwood Village
Lewes Delaware New Home Community Monterey Oakwood
Lessard Builders Custom Home Plan at Oakwood Village
Lewes Delaware New Home Community Bedford Oakwood
The Bedford by Lessard Builders

Lewes Delaware New Home Community Kitchen Oakwood Lewes Delaware New Home Community Kitchen Oakwood

Lewes Delaware New Home Community Georgia Oakwood Kitchen
Photo by: Leafo Photo
Lewes Delaware New Home Community Georgia Home Design
The Georgia by Lessard Builders
Lewes Delaware New Home Community Georgia Oakwood Floor
The Georgia Home Design Kitchen

We’d love to meet with you at Oakwood Village at Lewes Delaware New Home Community or at our model home in the Villages of Five Points East. Lessard Builders Model Home Villages of Five Points East 33673 East Hunters Run Lewes, Delaware 19958 Phone: (302) 698-1091

Lewes Delaware New Home Community Builders
The Sonoma, Lessard Builders Model Home

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We’re hosting a Happy Hour- Open House this Friday, November 7th and we invite you to join us from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at our Move In Ready home, The Tyrell. All are welcome – if you are looking for a specific floor plan or home design, real estate agents, friends or family of those looking to relocate to Delaware. We’d love for you to stop by and hang out with us! There will be heavy h’orderves, beer, wine and door prizes! Real Estate Open House Milton Please RSVP to the real estate open house via this Eventbrite link or email [email protected]. Real Estate Open House Location: Just north of Villages of Five Points East Osprey Landing 14886 Heron Ct, Milton, Delaware 19958 Referral Program: Tell & Invite A Friend! Win a weekend getaway at the beach! For anyone that refers a friend that falls in love with The Tyrell at Osprey Landing and they become the future homeowner, you will recieve gift certificates to some of the best local restaurants and a hotel night stay in Lewes, Delaware. Real Estate Open House Referral Home Design: The Tyrell Priced at $369,000, The Tyrell was built with over 30K in upgrades including prefinished hardwood flooring, granite countertops, two porches, tray ceilings, trimwork, tile in the laundry room and bathrooms, recessed lighting, maple cabinets and more. Lot Size: .75 Acre Square Footage: 2,040 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Garage: Two Car Garage School District: Cape Henlopen   Please email us for additional information – we hope you’ll join us!

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Last month’s event for Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition was unforgettable. We stood together with a room full of breast cancer survivors, their families and heard firsthand experiences from four amazing women from the Delaware community. Our largest attended event yet, we packed the Outlook at the Duncan Center with over 230 ladies dressed in pink for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. Collectively, the Gals That Give community successfully raised $5,800 in just a few hours.

Gals That Give Delaware Charity

One year ago I’m not sure that any of us thought that we’d raise over forty thousand dollars for the Delaware community in 11 events. What an amazing first year it has been and we can’t be more thankful for the women that join us every month, tell their friends, share our posts (and also through paid promotion through themarketingheaven.com) on social media and donating auction items. With the help of these wonderful women and local businesses, the Gals That Give community, as a whole is making a difference in Delaware. We hope you’ll join us to celebrate our 1 year anniversary, a co-ed event we’re calling “Gals (& Guys) That Give” on November 20th for the Dover Fraternal Order of The Police.

For the October event for Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, we tried a few new activities that we can’t wait to implement again in the future! Here are a few pictures from the event!

Delaware Community Gals That Give Breast Cancer Coalition

 

#GoPink Wear Your Best Pink Outfit For Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition
We told the ladies that we would be secretly judging them & that the best pink outfit would win a prize. The winner won a tasty dessert arrangement donated from Dawne Nickerson-Banez of Frankfurt Bakery.

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition Gals That Give Charity Event

#Gals4Charity Picture Contest
We challenged the ladies to post their best pictures on facebook, twitter & instagram with the #gals4charity hashtag. It was a blast! The winner of won our custom Gals That Give Delaware Charity t-shirt and a bottle of champagne for their table.

#Gals4Charity Delaware Gals That Give Community

 


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Mission: Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is a 501(c)(3) organization offering statewide programs and services of education, outreach, and early detection, and treatment of breast cancer. DBCC’s programs reach diverse communities to deliver messages that address their unique concerns about breast cancer and early detection. All funds raised for DBCC support programs in Delaware and the neighboring areas in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. Programs in Kent County reach Hispanic, African American, Haitian, uninsured, and underinsured women and men affected by breast cancer. We connect these populations and the general public to breast health education, financial support for screening, prosthesis, wigs, and resources for the newly diagnosed including beginning your breast cancer journey classes and peer mentors.

Mission: Gals That Give Delaware Charity

Gals that Gives’ mission is to cultivate local community non-profit organizations by connecting them with a larger network so they can continue to make an impact where we live and breathe every day.

There are five founders that lead the organization:
Kim Willson, Ruggerio & Willson
Erin Barrett, The Outlook at The Duncan Center
Christina Lessard, Lessard Builders
Stephanie Preece, George & Lynch
(and me!) Catrina Sharp, Lessard Builders

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In early 2014, Gals That Give held an event for Cancer Support Community Delaware. It was an amazing event and there was not a dry eye in the room during their education presentation, a testimony from cancer survivor, Ray Failing.

The Gals That Give event for Cancer Support Community and the October event for Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition were both very eye opening because out of 150 to 230 women, almost everyone in the room acknowledged that they have been affected by cancer in their lives.

We’re big fans of the Cancer Support Community and what they do so naturally, we were more than happy to be contenders as guest bartenders at their “Give Cancer The Boot” Guest Bartender Showdown event. Christina Lessard, Kim Willson, Stephanie Preece, Erin Barrett and I will be serving a #DoGood cocktail competing against The Friends of Cancer Support Community Team serving the “Good JuJu Cocktail”.

Give Cancer The Boot at Cowboy Up

 

A Family Friendly Event! In addition to delicious drinks, fun company and a good cause there will be line dancing lessons, music and ten percent of the food sales will go directly to Cancer Support Community. We’re hoping for a great event and we’d love for you to join us! The event starts at 6:00 pm and will be held at Cowboy Up Saloon, 1036 Lafferty Lane in Dover, Delaware.

Cancer Support Community Delaware Mission

To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. http://www.wellnessdelaware.org/


Gals That Give Mission
Gals that Gives’ mission is to cultivate local community non-profit organizations by connecting them with a larger network so they can continue to make an impact where we live and breathe every day. There are five founders that lead the organization:

Kim Willson, Ruggerio & Willson

Erin Barrett, The Outlook at The Duncan Center

Christina Lessard, Lessard Builders

Stephanie Preece, George & Lynch

(and me!) Catrina Sharp, Lessard Builders

 

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Whew! What an uplifting Gals That Give year! I’m not sure that any of us predicted that we would be able to pack a room of 240 attendees and raise over $40,386 in eleven events. The past year has been quite the whirlwind with the rapid growth of Gals That Give and we are so excited to celebrate our one year birthday on November 20th as a fundraiser for the City of Dover Fraternal Order of The Police. We’re planning for an extraordinary first birthday event therefore we decided that just this month we’re inviting the guys to join in on the fun. We are expecting a larger than usual turnout this month so we will be limiting the amount of tickets available and they must be purchased online by November 17th.

Gals That Give Benefit for Dover Delaware Police Community

Join us for a fun #dogood night sponsored by Lessard Builders!
The event will follow the typical format which includes a three course dinner with appetizers and dessert prepared by Outlook Events at The Duncan Center. There will be a Chinese or “pick a prize” style auction and a 50/50. Our friends at the Painted Stave Distillery will be providing tastings and local musician Emily Moses will be rockin’ out our favorite hits. Dinner is typically served around 6:40 pm but can vary depending on the events of the evening.

Gals (& Guys) That Give Ticket Options:

$25 ticket includes admission & dinner
$35 ticket includes Dinner ticket + (1) bottle of wine (you choose red or white)

(New!) Must Pay Online Prior To The Event
This is a necessary change this month due to the size of the event. Limited seating will be available so please, please, please mark your calendars and RSVP early via Eventbrite! We would love for everyone to join us but space will be limited so do not wait until the last minute!

(New!) #Gals4Charity Social Media Photo Contest
We LOVED looking through the pictures for the #gals4charity picture contest at the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition last month. We will be doing this again – so get creative and tag your event photos with #Gals4Charity on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. The winner will win a prize after dinner.

Gals That Give Social Media Picture Contest

(New!) Auction Tickets: We added another level!

The Gals That Give community is so lucky to have the support of local businesses and individuals that donate items to our “pick a prize” or “chinese” style auction every month. For the month of November, the list has been pretty extensive with higher priced items such as Philadelphia Flyers tickets, Baltimore Ravens tickets, a low digit auto tag, a capital tour with lunch in the exclusive members only U.S. Senate room, an Apple iPad and other items at a similar price point so we have decided to add another level of auction tickets that allows you to purchase 150 tickets for $100. All proceeds from the auction ticket sales go towards the Dover Fraternal Order of The Police.

Attendees can purchase auction tickets at the event for the following levels:

Gals That Give Auction Items for Dover FOP

(New!) Super Sponsor of the Month:
The recently launched sponsorship gives businesses the opportunity to be in front of the Gals That Give community and attendees before, during and after the actual event via social media and signage.

The 2015 Schedule To Be Announced at November Event
The 2015 events calendar and assigned non-profits will be announced at the November 20th Anniversary Party. At this time, businesses can also request months that they would like to be a Super Sponsor. For non-profits interested in applying, you must be a 501c3 and if you’d like to be considered for 2016, please submit your application prior to June 1st, 2015. Email [email protected] for an application or Super Sponsor information.

First Friday Dover
As a reminder, the downtown merchants get together every first Friday of the month to throw fun events similar to a block party with music, refreshments, activities and sales. All proceeds go towards the corresponding  Gals That Give Charity of the Month. The checks are presented the charity at each Gals That Give event.

The Education Piece
In one year, we have learned about eleven additional non-profits and resources that support the area where we live. Prior to dinner the non-profit takes a few minutes to present to to the audience through testimonials, experiences and statistics. I feel that this is the most inspirational part of what we do with Gals That Give. Everyone has faced struggles in their lifetime. When someone stands up to share their story with us you can feel the energy in the room pull together as a support system. The sense of community is so powerful it gives me goosebumps every time I think about it.

About the Dover Fraternal Order of Police:
The mission of the Dover Fraternal Order of Police is to assist a fellow members in need and protect and serve their community and the citizens who represent it.

The Fraternal Order of Police is the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers and has become the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. The F.O.P. is dedicated to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation. Lodge #15 represents the Officers of the City of Dover Police Department.

In fact, there is more you can do if you wish to support some interesting social projects. Check out MAKEITHAPPEN.ORG.AU for details.

Dover Delaware FOP Community

Dover Delaware FOP Community Events

Dover Delaware Police Department Community

Dover Delaware Community Outreacb

Dover Delaware Police Community Night

 

 

Heroes and Helpers
Outside of their daily routine the police officers of the Dover F.O.P. give back to the community by organizing fundraising events and participating in various programs such as the Special Olympics, Toys for Tots and Dover Night Out. During the holiday season they continue to work with organizations like Heroes and Helpers to raise funds so they can brighten the holiday for families who need it most by taking a group of children in need shopping at Target for the holiday.

About the Gals That Give Charity
Gals that Gives’ mission is to cultivate local community non-profit organizations by connecting them with a larger network so they can continue to make an impact where we live and breathe every day.

There are five founders that lead the organization:
Kim Willson, Ruggerio Willson & Associates
Erin Barrett, The Outlook at The Duncan Center
Christina Lessard, Lessard Builders
Stephanie Preece, George & Lynch
(and me!) Catrina Sharp, Lessard Builders

Event Details:
The Outlook at The Duncan Center in Dover, Delaware
Thursday, November 20th
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
We can be reached via email at [email protected], on Facebook or by phone (302) 698-1091