Women Build 2011

October Women Build Day!

The next Women Build day will be on October 15th!  Work will start out at Lowe’s in Kennewick at 8:30 AM for a construction skills clinic followed by a full day out at the work site until 4:00 PM. The full Women Build Day is free but there is limited space at the construction site, so sign up today. Invite your friends, relatives and co-workers to show the Tri-Cities what women can do!  The full day includes the clinic, lunch and a full-day reservation at the construction site.  Space is limited so call 509-943-5555 to register or sign up on our Volunteer Up calendar.

Check out this link to read testemonials from women involved with Habitat: http://www.habitat.org/hw/volunteers/Believe_in_Habitat.aspx.

What is Women Build?

Women Build encourages women to have fun and make a difference by building homes and communities. Women Build is not about excluding men; it’s about including women. Women Build celebrates the compassion, dedication, talents and abilities of women from all walks of life. Women need not wait for others to address substandard housing issues. They have the capability and determination to be part of the solution – one family at a time. Its goal is to showcase both the accomplishments of Habitat’s women volunteers and to invite more women to join the effort to provide decent, safe, affordable housing for local families in need.
Women themselves are also positively impacted by becoming homeowners. They are more likely to experience job growth and increased feelings of self-worth and statistics show that children of homeowners perform better in school and are more likely to continue until graduation. A Women Build results in women with real skills that allow them to maintain their own homes. All participants become leaders in the fight against poverty housing.

Habitat for Humanity Tri-Cities has an active and growing Women Build program. Many opportunities exist to become involved.

How to get involved with Women Build

Women Build has a variety of ways for you to be involved, from training to travel – all of it hands-on and designed to help you learn and work.  Register online to become a volunteer.

Is it a problem if I don’t have any construction skills?

Don’t worry! Many women come to Women Build sites with no construction skills at all and still make a great impact. Training will be provided.

What should I wear/bring to a build site?

Please wear comfortable clothes that will allow you to work and will protect you from the hazards of a construction zone. Please wear boots or rugged shoes. If you have safety glasses and gloves please bring them – if you don’t there will be some on site.  Drinking water is provided at the site but please bring your own water bottle or container.

How do I help support the cost of Women Build?

You can help by donating to Habitat for Humanity or getting a team together for the Walk Home 5K/1mi fun run and walk.

What happens on the construction site?

We prepare a slab foundation then work through the residential construction phases that generally include: framing, roofing, siding, windows & doors, insulation, drywall, painting, cabinets, trim and landscaping. We accomplish all with the support and training of coaches and crew leaders experienced in residential construction.