Dear Community Members of Lowell,

As I step into my new role as Executive Director of DIY Lowell, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement to join this extraordinary community. There’s something truly magical about this city and its people. Lowell is not just a place; it’s a tapestry woven from innovation, resilience, and a vibrant spirit that shines through every corner.

I have spent over a decade in community development, and I am inspired by how Lowell embodies the belief that when we come together, we can create something truly special. I am here not just to lead, but to empower each of you—to listen to your dreams and to help turn those dreams into reality.

My mission resonates with the core values of DIY Lowell, aiming to spark ambitions and nurture success. Together, we can continue nurturing a vibrant Lowell where every voice matters, and every idea has the chance to grow. I believe in the strength of grassroots efforts and the power of local voices to ignite meaningful change.

Thank you for the warm welcome and for the incredible work you’ve already accomplished in our community. Your creativity and passion are what make Lowell unique. I am honored to be part of this journey with you, and I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and work alongside you all.

Let’s keep supporting our Lowell community and work together to make a difference. I’m excited to see what we can do!

With kindness,
Gabby Davis

DIY Lowell is seeking art for pylon signs at the trailheads of the Centralville River Path! Artists of all types are encouraged to apply. The selected work will be printed on three panels that will be installed on a temporary sign and, eventually, a permanent sign. The panels will wrap around the sign as in the illustrations (the area colored orange is the area for the artwork).

Please reference the graphic below for the full call for art or download a PDF of the call for art here.

The 2023 Community Chill Night is DIY Lowell’s fifth annual chili and stew cook-off event! Experience music, games, community awards, and a DIY “Chilly” Dessert fun for everyone! Our goal is to build community in Lowell by bringing together young people and elders, downtown and neighborhoods, townies and newcomers. This annual fundraiser celebrates the projects and events that have activated our underused spaces, brought diverse populations together, and made Lowell better. Check out the Community Chill Night page to donate/RSVP, nominate an individual or group as Volunteer of the Year and for the Community Transformation Award, register a chili/stew contest entry, volunteer, and more!

The 2022 Community Chill Night is DIY Lowell’s fourth annual chili and stew cook-off event! After two COVID years off, we’re back with music, games, community awards, and a DIY “Chilly” Dessert! Our goal is to build community in Lowell by bringing together young people and elders, downtown and neighborhoods, townies and newcomers. This annual fundraiser celebrates the projects and events that have activated our underused spaces, brought diverse populations together, and made Lowell better. Check out the Community Chill Night page to donate/RSVP, nominate an individual or group as Volunteer of the Year and for the Community Transformation Award, register a chili/stew contest entry, volunteer, and more!

Get ready for the 2021 Community Idea Summit! RSVP via Facebook here, and if you aren’t ready for in-person, Register via Zoom here for the hybrid option.

We’ll kick off the top projects chosen with over 70 votes:

• Public Bathroom Feasibility
• Centralville Food Truck Fest

Along with a Wildcard Idea chosen at the summit and the Multilingual Poetry Trail, the result of DIY Kerouac!

We help people of all backgrounds and ages build community, learn civic skills, and create fun projects. This summer, we’re asking you to give us five! How do you do that? First, donate $5 (or any amount you’d like) by clicking on the button below. Then, give us a virtual high-five on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram by telling us why you donated with a short selfie video or a couple lines of text and the above graphic. Why is building community important during this time?

Finally, pass the high-five to a few friends by tagging them. Don’t forget to use #GiveUsFiveDIY and tag @diylowell and include the link to https://diylowell.org – Help us reach our $2,000 goal!

Or use the following form to set up a monthly, recurring donation via Paypal:

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