Habitat Charlotte Women Build

WHAT IS WOMEN BUILD?

Women Build is an annual program in which an all-women crew of volunteers construct an entire Habitat home. The nation’s first all-women house was built by Habitat Charlotte in 1991 and this year's project marks our 12th Women Build home. The Women Build project empowers women to participate in Habitat for Humanity’s work by teaching new skills in a non-competitive, inclusive environment of cooperation, partnership and fun.


ABOUT WOMEN BUILD 2009

Women Build 2009 will kickoff on Saturday, May 9th at 619 Pennsylvania Avenue and will benefit Latoria Grant and her son, who you can read more about here. We're actively seeking sponsors to fund the Women Build home. Sponsorship levels can be found here.

For more information about Women Build sponsorships, contact Linda Blum at 704.716.7073 or lblum@habitatcharlotte.org


VOLUNTEERING FOR WOMEN BUILD 2009

Women Build is always an exciting time and we have been blessed with amazing volunteers who have given not only their time, but a donation towards the WB home. It's the combination of volunteers and their donations that enable us to build this home each year - and both pieces of the puzzle are equally important.

In years past, we've asked our individual WB volunteers to donate in order for us to schedule their day of service. This year we're asking individuals to donate and/or fundraise a minimum of $100. With the resources we'll provide and the ability to build your own online fundraising page, fundraising will be a lot of fun and much easier than you think! We're hoping this opportunity gives you a better understanding of our mission as well as a stronger connection to the Women Build project.

-Individuals - Sign up HERE
-Groups - Sign up HERE

As we said, we're asking for a minimum of $100, but you're welcome to set your goal even higher! Building a page is a wonderful opportunity to spread the word to friends and family about the housing crisis facing so many women and children in our community. More details can be found below.

2009 Build Schedule - Consult this to see what days you want to build.


FUNDRAISING FOR WOMEN BUILD 2009

Check out our 'Get Started!' guide below to muster up your Women Build motivation and get your creative juices flowing. Once you've checked it out, create your very own  'WOMEN BUILD' 2009 FUNDRAISING PAGE and broadcast your support for women in our community! Click "Become a fundraiser" at the top of the page and you'll be on your way!

If you have any questions or concerns about your fundraising page, feel free to contact Joanna Ball at 704-716-5633 or jball@habitatcharlotte.org.

Women Build Fundraising "Get Started!" Guide


No matter what experience you bring to the table, we want you to join us for our next Women Build project. To be on our email list sign up for 'Women Build Email List' at the top of the page. It takes your heart and your hands to build hope for a local family-in-need!

If you have a question about your volunteer application please contact Beth Van Gorp at bvangorp@habitatcharlotte.org.  The Women Build program is a self supporting build, but please note we also have other builds which do not require a fundraising or donation requirement.  Click here for more information.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM WOMEN BUILD 2008

Women Build 2008 kicked off on May 10 and included a visit from Kristin Wells of HGTV! On Saturday, June 14th, Candy and Potter from 107.9 the Link joined Habitat Charlotte at the Women Build site. Pictures from their visit are below and you can watch the fun footage here!