Women Build at Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County was recently selected to receive a $5000 grant from Lowe’s Home Improvement. As one of only 175 recipients of this grant, we have been invited to participate in National Women Build Week. During the week of May 2-10, groups of women volunteers across the country will participate in Habitat construction projects and promotional events. Our goal for National Women Build Week is to step up our fight against poverty housing, while emphasizing the strength and accomplishments of the Women Build program.

As part of National Women Build Week we are planning a special work day on Wednesday, May 6th. That morning, at 9:00am, we will have a presentation by Habitat staff, Lowe’s staff and our Women Build executive committee. We will spend the rest of the day working on the Women Build home at Fourth Creek Village.

Please join us at the Women Build work site at 9:00am on Wednesday May 6th for the kickoff for our National Women Build Week celebration. Contact David at the Habitat office if you would like to volunteer to build that day. We need a group of approximately 20 volunteers. We have all-day shifts (9am to 3pm) as well as morning shifts (9am to 12pm) available. In addition to the ceremony, we will have lunch provided for volunteers by a local restaurant and a selection of door prizes to be given away that afternoon. Contact the Habitat office at 704-871-0409 for more information or to sign up to volunteer.

Women Build Mother’s Day Cards
Habitat is still taking orders for Women Build Mother’s Day Cards. Please take this opportunity to honor your mother or grandmother while also supporting Habitat and Women Build. For a donation of $25, your mother will receive a heartwarming card noting your donation made to Habitat in her honor. For a donation of $50, your mother will receive this card and she will also be listed on a banner to be displayed at the dedication ceremony for the Women Build home. Please consider making a $50 or $25 donation to Women Build today. Mother’s Day card orders must be received by May 1st. Contact the Habitat office at 704-871-0409 for more information.

Women Build Dedication – Saturday, May 9th
Please mark your calendar and plan to attend the Women Build Dedication Ceremony on Saturday May 9th at 3:00pm. This special ceremony will celebrate all the work that you have accomplished during this build. We will also take this time to congratulate Lillian Dye on the upcoming completion of her new home. Plans are still being confirmed. We will share more information as this date approaches.

Thank you again for your support and participation. This Women Build project has truly been a blessing to Habitat, to our staff and to everyone who benefits from this organization’s work. We hope to see your enthusiasm and support grow as we work to complete the current Women Build home and then begin planning for the next one.

In Partnership,

David Moore
Director of Volunteers
Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County