Women Build puts the tools into women’s hands to fight poverty housing. Women make up 50 percent of Habitat for Humanity International’s volunteer force; yet often because of lack of training, they account for less than 15 percent of workers on the construction site. The Women Build program was established by Habitat to encourage the involvement of women in the construction of Habitat homes.
Join women from all walks of life and change the life of a family.
Women Build is a unique Habitat event where women volunteers raise funds and then spend an exciting day building a new home for a family in our community!
How is Women Build unique?
Unlike other builds that rely on generous sponsors, Women Build teams raise all the funds through their networks and communities.
Women Build is a unique Habitat event where women volunteers from all walks of life not only build but also raise the funds, as build days are entirely supported by their peer-to-peer fundraising efforts, not sponsors.
Teams are great ways to bring co-workers, family and friends, neighbors, and even strangers together to spend a day on an incredible project with lifelong benefits!
How can I support Women Build?
Support our builders and homebuyers by making a donation and sharing about the mission of Habitat with others. You can even receive a state tax credit when you make a gift. All donations need to be made to Habitat for Humanity of Indiana first. Once the donation is received, it will be added to the Women Build fundraising page and attributed to the builder you are supporting. Click here to learn about the program.
There are many ways to get involved with Women Build. Read descriptions of various positions to see how you can participate and fill out the interest form below to let us know how you’d like to serve.
I am on a team and ready to get started!
We’re excited you are joining the Women Build! Our Habitat team has compiled lots of tools for you to understand the timeline, offer fundraising tips, and for team leaders we have a workbook with all you need to know.
Dive in and we’ll see you at the build!
FAQ
How will Women Build work?
Women from all walks of life will work together to fund and build a Habitat home for a Greater Indianapolis family in need. Women volunteers will raise the funds and raise the walls for the entire Women Build project. Habitat for Humanity will rely on hundreds of volunteers to construct the home and recruit friends and family to support their work through a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign.
Who can get involved in Women Build?
Anyone is invited to get involved as a donor and advocate! Leadership for the project and construction of the home will be completed by women volunteers and builders. To discover how you can support Women Build, contact us at 317.777.6085 or womenbuild@indyhabitat.org.
When will Women Build take place?
The construction of the Women Build home will start in late April and the home will be completed and dedicated in July. The peer-to-peer fundraising campaign has launched and continues to build momentum as the start date approaches.
Are there other Women Builds?
Women crews have already built more than 2,300 Habitat for Humanity houses within the United States, and in dozens of other countries. Women Build projects provide an environment in which women can feel comfortable learning skills they might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn. Learn more at habitat.org.