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WOMEN BUILD BRINGS TOGETHER LOCAL WOMEN OF ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO ADDRESS THE POVERTY HOUSING CRISIS FACING MILLIONS OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN ACROSS THE GLOBE. HERE AT HABITAT WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONE DESERVES A SAFE & AFFORDABLE PLACE TO CALL HOME.
women build nail down the details Habitat for Humanity's Women Build program brings together women from all walks of life to address the housing crisis facing millions of women and children worldwide. Each Women Build participant raises a minimum of $35 to take part in a build day. This plus additional funds raised will support the building of the house you will be volunteering on. $35 includes breakfast and lunch on site on site the day of your build! Once you have reached this goal we will send an update on your fundraising page and send you your build details via email as confirmation. While the minimum to raise is $35, we encourage you to gather additional support from friends and family.
Why is the fundraising important? You will be helping to create a home ownership opportunity for a deserving family. You will come together with other women for this truly empowering experience. You will experience a day filled with learning new skills, networking, meals, goodie bags and fun! A list of the fundraising incentives is included in this packet. We will also be offering volunteer incentives based on the number of hours you spend volunteering on builds and the ReStore from May 1st-June 11th.
What are the Spring 2016 Women Build dates? May 18th- 21st: hanging drywall & decks May 25th-May 27th- shed construction June 1st-June 4th- painting June 11th- trim NOTE: Tasks could change slightly if we have unforeseen delays
Learn more about our homeowner later in this packet!
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women build how to participate There are many ways to get involved! It's as easy as 1...2...3... Volunteer on a Build Site: 1- Pick a date and email it to wguthrie@richmondhabitat.org 2- Get your Crowdrise fundraising page up and running (details on page 5)! 3- Nail down $35, get your confirmation build details and let the fun begin!! Volunteer on a Build Site with a Group: 1- Talk with your group of ladies and decide on a date! 2- Email your interest to wguthrie@richmondhabitat.org 3- Decide if you all are going to do a Group Day, which reserves the 8-10 spots on the site for your group (details on page 9). Call 804-232-7001, ext. 112 for questions and more information! Volunteer at the ReStore Warehouse The ReStore is Habitat's retail operation located in Richmond near VCU's campus. It runs primarily on donations from local individuals and businesses and is open to the public. We describe it as a thrift store Lowes with furniture. Volunteers help with donations- pricing, organizing, cleaning, assembling, and loading/unloading. You can sign up for a shift by simply visiting our online calendar and signing up for the day(s) you are available. Hours completed from May 1st-June 11th can earn awesome incentives! Visit us online here to sign up ReStore, www.richmondhabitat.org (click the BLUE volunteer tab) NOTE: There is no cost associated with volunteering in the ReStore. Can I volunteer on more than one day? Absolutely! To volunteer on more than one Women Build day you will need to raise at least $35 for each day that you want to volunteer on site and confirm this interest with Habitat (wguthrie@richmondhabitat.org). Remember you can earn awesome incentives for volunteering more hours both on the builds and the ReStore.
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fundraising making it simple You don't need to be alone in your fundraising effort! Ask for help! Your friends and family can help you make this difference. How can I raise $100?
Make a donation to yourself for the first- $35 Ask 1 family member for $25- $25 Ask 4 friends for $10 each- $40 TOTAL- $100 How can I raise $300?
Make a donation to yourself for the first- $35 Ask 5 family members for $25 each- $125 Ask 10 friends for $10 each- $100 Ask 10 co-workers/neighbors for $5 each- $50 TOTAL- $300 Accept a bigger challenge and aim for the highest level of fundraising. Compete with friends! Be creative! Have fun!
Don't forget to ask your company about matching gifts. This can help you reach a fundraising goal. All donations are tax deductible.
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CROWDRISE how to use your fundraising tool
1. Find us online! https://www.crowdrise.com/richmondhabitatwomenbuild 2. Select FUNDRAISE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN! 3. Click " Don't have an account? Sign Up! You can either use Facebook or simply provide your name, an email and password! 4. Your page is now set up: - You can Edit the Fundraiser- to personalize it and add a picture - You can Manage Your Campaign- to ask for donations & share your page.
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Fundraising Incentives
$100
T-Shirt & Work Glasses
$250
Work Gloves & WB Hat
$500
Tool Bag or Tool Belt
$750
Gym tote bag & Cordless Drill
$1,000 Special Package
All prizes are cumulative!
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VOLUNTEER INCENTIVES
Hours on one or more builds plus your time at ReStore from May 1stJune 11th. All Women Build prizes are cumulative!
Women Build Hat or T-shirt
20 HOURS
35
Work Gloves
HOURS
Tool Belt or Gym Bag
50+ HOURS
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women build homeowner bio This Women Build home will be constructed for the Highsmith Family. Najjee Highsmith is a single-mother of a 2-year old daughter. Currently they are very costburdened by the apartment they are renting and find it difficult to save money for other activities. The air units in her apartment are very old and not efficient, causing her utility bills to be extremely high. Currently, Najjee works full-time for Wells Fargo, providing customers with financial guidance and understanding. On top of working full time, she is also in school to become a dental hygienist. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies with her daughter, taking trips to Sweet Frog and grilling out with her family. Najjee cannot wait to own her own home, and is so proud of the hard work she’s put into this process. She cannot wait to make her mother and daughter proud by becoming the first homeowner in her family. “I would like to say I highly appreciate everyone who puts their days and time into building a home for my family and I am very grateful!”
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group day take over a site with your team YOU CAN BOOK A GROUP DAY FOR YOUR TEAM OF LADIES FOR $1,250! This includes breakfast, lunch, t-shirts, and swag bag for all the ladies participating. Your group's logo can also be advertised on our t-shirts and Women Build page as a sponsor. If ladies on your team still want do the fundraising incentives, they can set up their own fundraising pages on the Crowdrise website, but no further fundraising is needed for participation! Just turn in the donation form (page 10) in this packet with your check. NOTE: Group sizes vary between 8-10 depending on the day. Don't forget to ask your company about matching gifts. This can help you reach a fundraising goal. All donations are tax deductible.
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WOMEN BUILD DONATION FORM Thank you for supporting Women Build! Your donation is helping transform the life of a local Habitat family. Upon receipt of your gift, a letter will be mailed to you acknowledging your contribution! Please complete this form and return it with your check or cash. Checks should be made our to Richmond Metro Habitat for Humanity. Credit card payments can be made by contacting (804) 2327001 x. 110.
Name of your team or the Women Builder you are supporting: _____________________________________________________ Your name: ______________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: _________ Zip Code: ____________ Email: _____________________________________ Phone Number: _________________________________ Amount of your gift: ______________
Mail to: Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity Attn: Women Build 2281 Dabney Road, Suite A Richmond VA 23230
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT ARE THE TIMES OF MY BUILD? The safety talk and orientation begin at 8AM. We break for lunch around 11:30AM and work until around 3PM. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? - Wear sturdy shoes (i.e. hiking shoes, leather boots or a solid pair of tennis shoes) – no sandals, crocs, house slippers, flip-flops, or open toed or heeled shoes! - Dress in layers to adjust to changing weather and exertion levels - Wear clothes which can get dirty and stained WHAT ABOUT TOOLS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT? We have ALL the tools & safety equipment you will need for the task at hand! Safety equipment will be available – including gloves, hard hats (when needed), safety goggles, ear protection, and dust masks when appropriate. If you choose to bring your own tools, please put your name on them. Habitat will not be responsible for misplaced/lost personal tools. BOTTLED WATER IS ALSO PROVIDED. DO I NEED CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE TO VOLUNTEER WITH HABITAT? No! All skill levels are welcome. Our trained staff and volunteers will help you along the way. Please note that construction is a physical task and you should be comfortable being on your feet for extended periods of time. WHAT IF SOMEONE WANTS TO SUPPORT ME BUT DOES NOT WANT TO DO SO ONLINE? No problem! A donation form is provided in this packet. Checks should be made out to Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity (with your name in the memo line- so we know who the gift is supporting). All checks and cash should be returned with the donation form no later than May 1st, 2016. DO YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?? Contact: Whitney Guthrie wguthrie@richmondhabitat.org 804-232-7001, ext. 112 www.richmondhabitat.org/women-build
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