Sunrise Rotary Helps Out On House Build #62

Members of the Habersham Sunrise Rotary Club and their families came out to the Womens Build Project to assist in this effort.

Ms. Senior Georgia Stops by to Lend A Hand

Ms. Senior Georgia, Jacqueline Groover wearing her satin sash, ear rings and tiara, grabbed her hammer and lent a hand to the Women Build Project house #62. Shown above along with HHNEGA Lead Carpenter Tom Gagnon.

Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia’s First Women Build

Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia received a Lowe’s Women Build grant of $25,000 for the Affiliate’s first Women Build. The announcement was made at the recent Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. “We are excited and grateful to receive a Lowe’s grant for our Affiliate’s first Women Build,” said Billy Boyd, Executive Director.

Sabrina’s house will be built in the Bean Creek area of White County in the Sautee Nacoochee Valley. Bean Creek is the community where many former slaves settled after emancipation and Sabrina is a fifth generation Bean Creek resident. Sabrina attended North Georgia Technical College studying culinary arts and currently works as a kitchen supervisor at the Lee Arrendale Correctional Institute for Women. She is a lifelong member of the Bean Creek Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the choir.

The Women Build program, underwritten by Lowe's recruits, educates and nurtures women to build - and advocate for - simple, decent and affordable houses in their communities. Lowe's has been a national supporter of Habitat since 2003.

Since 1985, Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia has welcomed 61 families to safe, decent and affordable houses. Habitat homes are sold at no profit to partner families, who pay back a no-interest loan and have contributed sweat equity hours.

If you are interested in helping with this build contact our volunteer coordinator

Habitat for Humanity reaches milestone: 400,000 homes built or repaired since 1976

More than 2 million people around the world served through better housing

Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia is part of this global effort. Since 1985 we have built, rehabbed or repaired 61 houses.

“We are pleased that even in this difficult economy, Habitat for Humanity has been able to help a record number of families around the world have a better place to live,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. “Our affiliates are the backbone of Habitat’s efforts. Their hard work and dedication have made this milestone possible. We are grateful for the work of Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia.”