NIAGARA REGION, ON With International Women’s Day coming up on Sunday, March 8, Habitat for Humanity Niagara is inviting women across the region to make a powerful and visible impact in their community by taking part in its upcoming Women Build Days.
In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” Habitat Niagara is encouraging women to give their time, skills and financial support and in return gain hands-on construction experience, confidence, connection and the opportunity to help build safe, affordable homes for local families.
To celebrate the strength and leadership of women, Habitat Niagara has opened select build days exclusively for women-led teams. These Women Build Days are designed to create a safe, welcoming and supportive space where women can feel empowered and comfortable while learning new construction skills alongside other women.
“Women Build is about more than swinging a hammer,” says Madeline Gerbracht, Fundraising Coordinator with Habitat Niagara. “It’s about coming together, lifting each other up and creating lasting change for families in our community. When women give their time and energy on the build site, they gain new skills, meaningful connections and the pride of building something that will change a family’s future.”
Habitat Niagara is currently building six-townhouses on Plymouth Road in Welland, where Women Build teams will have the opportunity to contribute directly to homes that will soon be filled with local families. This development is part of Habitat Niagara’s continued efforts to address the growing need for affordable housing across the region.
Each Women Build Day costs $3,600 per team, directly funding Habitat Niagara’s homebuilding program. Participating teams will receive an exclusive day on the Habitat build site, expert training and on-site support, lunch for the team and a one-of-a-kind Habitat t-shirt. Women are encouraged to form a team of six or join another team looking to fill spots.
Funds raised through Women Build Days help Habitat Niagara partner with local families to build homes, communities and hope.
This International Women’s Day, Habitat Niagara invites women to Give to Gain, give a day, give support, give strength — and gain the experience of building not just a house, but a brighter future for a family in Niagara.
To learn more or register a Women Build team, visit habitatniagara.ca or contact Madeline at 289-206-4328.
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About Habitat for Humanity Niagara
Habitat for Humanity Niagara is a non-profit organization that brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. With the help of volunteers and generous donors, Habitat Niagara builds decent and affordable homes that provide a solid foundation for people to build better, healthier lives. Established locally in 1993, Habitat Niagara has constructed 79 homes in Niagara, serving 86 families and creating stable and secure housing for more than 288 children.
Habitat for Humanity Niagara proudly owns and operates three local ReStores in Fonthill, Grimsby and St. Catharines. Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a social enterprise retailer that accepts and resells donations of new and used furniture, appliances, décor, home improvement items and building materials. All proceeds from operations fund Habitat for Humanity Niagara and help build homes in the community for those in need of a safe place to call home. The first Habitat for Humanity ReStore began in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to support Habitat’s mission. Built by Canadians. Building for Canadians.
For more information, please visit www.habitatniagara.ca
Dawn Marie Cavasin
Habitat for Humanity Niagara, Marketing & Communications Manager
Office: 905-685-7395 x406
Direct: 289-813-4883
dawn@habitatniagara.ca