Gloucester Times
April 22, 2008

Stephen E. Carter, Greater Beverly Housing manager for the North Shore YMCA, has been named the North Shore United Way's Unsung Hero for 2008.

Carter manages 128 units of housing, including all of the single rooms in the Cabot Street YMCA and family housing on Rantoul Street, as well as at the Mayflower Hotel. He also manages properties on Mill and Grant streets in Gloucester Crossing that are being developed into new affordable housing complexes with the Beverly Affordable Housing Coalition.

"Steve Carter has been singled out not only for his commitment to affordable housing, but for the exemplary and compassionate way he provides support and services to the YMCA's tenants," said Margo Casey, North Shore United Way president, in a statement. "Steve grew up in a housing project in Gloucester and he understands first-hand the plight of poor families."

An active community volunteer, Carter coached girl's basketball in Gloucester for 15 years, until stepping down last year, and coordinated a couple of youth leagues. He has been tending the flower and organic vegetable gardens at Wellspring House in Gloucester for the past four years.

A lifelong resident, Carter lives in Gloucester with his wife, Karen, who works at the Gloucester Housing Authority. They have three grown children, Steve, Rachel and Kevin.

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