Habitat for Humanity & Lowe’s team up for 10th annual National Women Build Week May 6-14

From the Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity:

Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s team up to build homes for
Habitat’s 10th annual National Women Build Week in Asheville

Asheville, NC (May 10, 2017) – Lowe’s Heroes will be among more than 100 volunteers to join Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity to build decent and affordable housing as part of Habitat for Humanity’s 10th annual National Women Build Week, May 6-14.

Lowe’s helped launch National Women Build Week in 2008 to empower women to advocate for affordable housing and spotlight the homeownership challenges faced by many. Women are invited to devote at least one day to help families build decent and affordable housing in their local communities. This year, more than 17,000 women including Lowe’s Heroes volunteers from across the country, are expected to volunteer at construction sites as part of Habitat’s 2017 National Women Build Week.

Lowe’s donated $2 million to Habitat’s 2017 National Women Build Week, including a $5,000 store gift card to Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, and will provide the support of Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers to more than 300 Habitat locations hosting National Women Build Week activities this year.

• WHAT: Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s Heroes celebrating National Women Build Week by volunteering to build houses in various stages of construction. Lunch will be served at 12noon, followed by a short speaking program and check presentation.

• WHEN: Friday, May 12 at 12 p.m.
  

• WHERE: Habitat’s McKinley construction site, 65 Taft Ave., Asheville

• WHO: Lowe’s Heroes, local volunteers and Habitat staff

About Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Founded in 1983, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity was the first Habitat affiliate in North Carolina. Through Habitat homeownership and home repair programs, more than 1,350 adults and children in Buncombe County have achieved the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better future. A decent place to call home and an affordable mortgage enables Habitat homeowners to save more, invest in education, pursue opportunities and have greater financial stability. Learn more about Asheville Area Habitat and how you can get involved at ashevillehabitat.org.