Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt & Curry Counties and Lowe’s call on women across Clovis, Cannon Air Force Base and Portales to get involved in their community during National Women Build Week 2018
More than 18,000 women construction volunteers unite nationwide to build up their communities with Habitat homeowners
Clovis, New Mexico (April 24, 2018) – For the 11th year, Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s are engaging women nationwide to work together to build Habitat homes during this year’s National Women Build Week from May 5-13. In preparation for the build week, Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt & Curry Counties and Lowe’s are hosting a “how to” clinic to equip volunteers with knowledge and skills in construction and home interior, basic safety techniques and what to expect when building a Habitat home.
“We’re excited to partner with Lowe’s to educate, inspire and empower women to advocate and help Habitat homeowners love where they live through building or improving an affordable place they can call home,” said Lori Brunsen, Board member of Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt & Curry Counties. “We want to engage women of all skill levels to join their friends, families and neighbors to build up their communities and volunteer on our build site, where women will gain invaluable skills to bring back and use in their everyday life.”
“Lowe’s is in the business of helping people improve and maintain their homes,” said James Frison, Lowe’s Director of Community Relations. “Lowe’s Heroes have helped build hundreds of Habitat homes across the country and National Women Build Week is another chance for Lowe’s to reinforce our long-standing commitment to Habitat, Women Build and communities where our employees and customers live and work.”
Clinics are being held nationwide for women interested in volunteering with Habitat homeowners and fellow women volunteers during this year’s National Women Build Week.
Locally, Lowe’s will host a clinic in Clovis at 3901 N. Prince Street on the following date:
How to Finish Interior with Paint and Trim Date: May 5, 2018 Time 9:00 am
To sign up for the clinic, volunteers should contact Habitat at (575) 359-1344 or habitatrcc@yahoo.com
On May 12, 2018, local volunteers will begin building walls for our 14th local Habitat house at 320 N. Ash Street in Clovis.
National Women Build Week, a nationwide initiative created by Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s in 2008, has brought together more than 117,000 all-women construction volunteers to build or repair homes with nearly 5,000 families over the past 10 years. This year, Lowe’s donated nearly $2 million to Habitat for Humanity to support the 2018 National Women Build Week, which is set to take place in 300 communities nationwide.
Habitat and Lowe’s encourage all women to volunteer—no construction skills or experience in Habitat builds necessary. To learn more about National Women Build Week, visit Habitat.org/wb.
Since Lowe’s national partnership with Habitat for Humanity began in 2003, the home improvement company has committed more than $63 million to Habitat and helped nearly 6,500 families improve their living conditions.
About Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt & Curry Counties:
Established in 1999, as a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt & Curry Counties (HFHRCC) has built a total of 13 homes in Clovis and Portales. This has been accomplished through partnership with many generous local builders and businesses, individual and corporate donors, and volunteers, who devote many hours toward construction and repair of affordable housing for lower-income families. Qualified buyers purchase Habitat homes with no interest mortgages provided by HFHRCC and their monthly payments help continue the mission to build future homes and preserve existing stock. HFHRCC also operates a Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Clovis, New Mexico, selling donated building materials, hardware and home supplies at substantial savings. Visit our website www.habitatrcc.com for more information.
About Lowe’s in the Community:
Lowe’s, a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company, has a 60-year legacy of supporting the communities it serves through programs that focus on K-12 public education and community improvement projects. In the past decade, Lowe’s and the Lowe’s Gives Foundation together have contributed more than $300 million to these efforts, and for more than two decades Lowe’s Heroes volunteers have donated their time to make our communities better places to live. For the latest news, visit Newsroom.Lowes.com or follow @LowesMedia on Twitter.
