Women Build


Mary smiles as she helps collect nails around the work site.

 

Women Build 2012

Construction starts Sat. Feb. 25, 2012

Habitat for Humanity of Horry County will kick off its first build in 2012 with an exciting project and we want every woman in Horry County and beyond to be a part of it. The house we will be building is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath house.  For that house we still need to gather materials, contractors and volunteers.  In-kind donations help us keep our building costs lower, enabling Habitat to build more houses each year.

The 2012 Women Build will celebrate this project with a Beginning Blessing on Saturday, February 18th at 11:30 am on the building site located on Suggs Street in Conway. If you would like more information about donating or participating please contact Herdie Mathews or call (843) 650-8815 ext. 8004!

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Women Build is a volunteer program specifically designed for women who wish to learn construction skills while building homes for low-income families.

No experience is necessary. Trained crew leaders will be available at the construction site to supervise each step of the process so there is no worry if you have no construction skills. If you have little or no interest in construction then you can always help with administrative work behind the scenes.

The purpose of the Women Build is to empower women to take action against poverty. With that being said, men do assist on the construction site as needed to fill volunteer gaps and function as trained crew leaders when needed.

Women Build Donor Opportunities

If you are interested in forming your own group, here are some opportunities for donors to work with Habitat for Humanity of Horry County. Once you have determined which package works best for your group, contact Herdie Mathews or call (843) 650-8815 ext. 8004 to request a registration form.

Community Builder

Donor contributes $5,000 or more for building costs, materials and subcontractors.

Benefits to donor:

  • Website recognition with link and logo
  • T-shirts and hats for on-site volunteers
  • Three work days on site
  • Invitation to Thank You luncheon
  • An 8x10 framed house photo

Confidence Builder

Donor contributes $2,500 - 4,999 for building costs, materials, and subcontractors.

Benefits to donor:

  • Website recognition with link and logo
  • T-shirts and hats for on-site volunteers
  • Two work days on site
  • Door sign/name on site
  • Invitation to Thank You luncheon
  • A 5x7 framed house photo

Partnership Builder

Donor contributes $1,500 - 2,499 for building costs, materials, and subcontractors

Benefits to donor:

  • Website recognition with link
  • T-shirts for on-site volunteers
  • One work day on site
  • Donor name on site
  • Invitation to Thank You luncheon
  • A 4x6 framed house photo

Family Builder

Donor contributes $1,000 - 1,499 for building costs, materials, and subcontractors

Benefits to donor:

  • Website recognition with link
  • T-shirts for on-site volunteers
  • One work day on site
  • Donor name on site
  • Invitation to Thank You luncheon
  • House photo note cards

For all donors, Habitat for Humanity will provide:

  • Project orientation
  • Construction site supervisor
  • PR/Media opportunities
  • Recognition in the Habitat for Humanity of Horry County newsletter
  • An invitation to the house blessing and dedication ceremonies
  • An introduction of the partner family

National Women Build Week

The National Women Build Week is organized by Habitat for Humanity International. It is a week, typically beginning the week leading up to Mother's Day, when special attention is given to women who wish to spend a day building a house.

For more information, visit Habitat for Humanity International - National Women Build Week.  See above for our affiliates project!