Women in Springfield are invited to help address the need for affordable housing throughout the community during Habitat for Humanity’s eighth annual National Women Build Week. Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) is one of more than 300 Habitat affiliates nationwide hosting Women Build projects with support from Lowe’s, Habitat’s longtime partner in the event.
National Women Build Week, held May 2-10, challenges women to devote at least one day to building simple, decent and affordable housing in their local communities. During this week, volunteers will work on the Women Build home during the Wednesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. build schedule. Volunteers must be 16 or older and do not need to have construction skill sets.
“We are excited to participate in National Women Build Week,” said Larry Peterson, executive director of HFHS. “This is a great opportunity for women of all skill levels to come together to help a family in need of better housing.”
Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity invite men and women across America to help make the dream of homeownership a reality for a family in their community – no construction skills are necessary. To volunteer or donate to this project, call 417-829-4001 ext 112 or email tommyhawkins@habitatspringfieldmo.org. For more information on National Women Build Week, visit Habitat.org/wb
Abby Dyer meteorologist for KY3 news, Lowe’s, and the Junior League of Springfield, MO will be among more than 30 volunteers to join Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) to address the need for affordable housing in the Springfield area as part of Habitat’s National Women Build Week, May 2-10.
WHO: Abby Dyer of KY3 News, HFHS, Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers and members of Junior League of Springfield, MO
WHAT: HFHS and Lowe’s will observe National Women Build Week by continuing work on the Women Build home in the HFHS neighborhood, Legacy Trails. Volunteers will be painting siding and grading the yard for grass.
WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Abby Dyer & KY3 news will be live from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.)
WHERE: Habitat for Humanity subdivision, Legacy Trials, 3839 N. Farm Rd. 143, Springfield, MO 65803
More than 300 Habitat for Humanity affiliates are hosting Women Build events this year.
About Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) believes every person in the Springfield and surrounding area deserves to live in safe, decent, affordable housing. As an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, HFHS impacts more than 70 households a year. Since 1988, HFHS has either built or renovated more than 250 homes, providing shelter for more than 600 men, women and children in Greene County. Learn more, including official word marks and images, at habitatspringfieldmo.org/newsroom or facebook.com/habitatspringfieldmo.
2410 S. Scenic, Springfield, MO 65807 | 417-829-4001 | www.habitatspringfieldmo.org