National Women Build Week May 1-8, 2010When we were girls, we played house; as women, we build them!Volunteer Registration is now open!Click here to view promotional flyer.PROJECT: Two home repair projects in West Ashley
FUNDRAISING GOAL: $15,000
NEEDS: More than 100 women volunteers (men are welcome too!)
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Volunteer! Register yourself or a group to volunteer during National Women Build Week. A $20 volunteer contribution will include lunch, a T-shirt, a tool to take home, a copy of the group photo from your build day, and it will help supply needed building materials.
The Square Foot Challenge : Help us raise funds! In addition to your registration fee, any donation will go a long way - for example, $54 will cover one square foot of the repair costs. How many square feet can you sponsor? Donate Now
Business and Group Sponsors who raise $1,000 or more will be added to the signage displayed at the home repair sites and promoted throughout the week's events!
Pre-Volunteer Day Workshops on "Power Tools & Roofing Skills" will be offered at your local Lowes stores. These are not required for Women Build volunteers, but available for anyone who wants training ahead of time - even if you are unable to volunteer during Women Build:
Thursday, April 22 from 6pm-7:30pm at the Lowe's in West Ashley or,
Saturday, April 24 from 9am-11am at the Lowe's in North Charleston
Sign up on the "VolunteerUP" calendar below or call Laurel at (843)722-7145 ext. 105.
Want to volunteer during National Women Build Week?
1. Register as a new volunteer and Sign Up individually or as a group through VolunteerUP!
2. Complete your registration by making a $20 donation per volunteer. Click below for more details.
registration includes lunch, a tshirt, tool to take home, and group photo mailed to you from your build day
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National Women Build Week 2009:
Habitat International featured Charleston's Women Build Diary Entry in their national coverage.
Post & Courier article on National Women Build Week 2009.
See Pictures from NWBW 2009:
