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Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis Women Build Program
Habitat for Humanity International officially formed Women Build in 1998 to promote the involvement of women in the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes. At that time, about seven Habitat for Humanity homes were built by women each year. Since that time, thousands of homes have been built by women crews around the world- more than 1,200 since Women Build began.
Here in St. Louis, our own Women Build group is a collaberative effort to teach and empower women, and effect change in the community. As partners on 12 homes with the local affiliate since 1996, we are the oldest Women Build group in the US. We are actively addressing the problem of families living in substandard housing in our city.
We are part of the solution- one house, one family at a time. We hope you'll join us!
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Lowe's is the official underwriter of the Women Build program. Through Lowe's sponsored Women Builds, women from all walks of life work together to build Habitat for Humanity homes across the United States. The company is also expanding much needed training opportunities for women by offering workshops at Lowe's stores. Habitat for Humanity's female volunteer and homeowners can participate in skills workshops to gain hands-on experience in basic construction techniques. Through this partnership, Lowe's and Women Build are committed to 'Redefining Home Making' by providing women with the tools to fight poverty housing.
In 2003, Lowe's contibuted mre than $700,000 to Habitat for Humanity International. $1.25 million underwrites the Women Build program and supports signature events in 18 cities across the country, including St. Louis.
Lowe's offers a series of in-store training clinics which cover:
- How to Safely use Hand and Power Tools
- How to Frame for Walls and Roof
- How to Install Exterior Siding
- How to Install Roofing Shingles
- How to Install Insulation and Drywall
- How to Finish Interior with Paint and Trim
Although no training is necessary to build with Habitat, all volunteers are required to attend a basic volunteer orientation at the Habitat for Humanity offices.
While attending the special Lowe's training classes is optional, we beleive the experiences helps to empower our women volunteers with valuable skills, knowledge and confidence. Our 2008 schedule of Lowe's training classes is pending.
For more information about Women Build St. Louis, or to be added to our notifacation list for upcoming Women Build events, contact us at womenbuildstl@gmail.com.
Habitat for Humanity International Resources
Lowes Women Build ReSources
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