Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Women Build Project

        Habitat for Humanity of Wood County, Inc. announced its 2024 Women Build Program, to be held July 25-Aug. 2.
        Area women are invited to volunteer for the six-day complete home rehab for a single mother of two. “Women Build is a great opportunity for area women to help be part of the solution for affordable housing in Wood County,” said Mark Ohashi, executive director, Habitat for Humanity of Wood County, Inc. “Women, especially those who serve as heads of their families, disproportionately face obstacles that make decent, affordable housing seem impossible.”
        Volunteers can register for morning and afternoon sessions for the home rehab. Morning sessions run from 8-11 a.m. and afternoon sessions are noon-3 pm. For a $50 registration fee, each participant receives a spot on the Women Build team on the day of their choice, a T-shirt, snacks, beverages and an exclusive invitation to the Dedication Celebration.
        Interested women may register online at wchabitat.org/women-build-2024.
        “Habitat provides all the equipment for the rehab and our construction manager and experienced volunteers will guide participants in their work,” Ohashi said.
        Among those working on the project are single mom Nikki Murphy and her son and daughter, who were approved for the Habitat Homeownership program. Murphy, who has two full-time jobs, was living in a camper at one point due the high cost of rent. She was determined to find a way to provide a home for her family.
        The Murphy family will have a safe and comfortable place to call home later this summer thanks to their hard work, Habitat for Humanity of Wood County, and Women Build volunteers.
        “Women Build volunteers are helping to build strong, stable neighborhoods where generations can thrive for generations to come,” Ohashi said.
        One of 44 Habitat affiliates in Ohio, Habitat for Humanity of Wood County provides homeownership and home repair opportunities to low-income families, seniors and veterans. On average, each Habitat home includes over 2,000 hours of volunteer support.
        For more information on criteria for being selected for Habitat’s Homeownership program, visit https://wchabitat.org/ or call 419-481-8100.