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Boston Habitat For Humanity CEO Remembers Jimmy Carter As "A Towering Figure"
"He was not the kind of person that you would necessarily expect to be president," real estate developer Bruce Pearsley said.
December 31, 2024
BOSTON - As America mourns the loss of former President Jimmy Carter, those who got the chance to work with him are remembering his legacy after he left office.
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President Carter was known for his work with the nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity. The former president made an impact on the lives of thousands of people across the globe by providing them housing.
"It really embodied I think who he was," said real estate developer Bruce Percelay, who became friends with President Carter when he served as chair for Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston. "Providing housing for people in need, providing opportunities for people who don't have housing otherwise, and communities getting together to swing a hammer to help your neighbor."
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