June 28th Recap

What a resounding feeling of success for our volunteers on June 28th. According to Liz Jaffe and Raquel Levin, the co chairs of the Berkshire Women team, "The energy, spirit and commitment were higher than the temperature and that’s saying a lot. Here is what was accomplished: siding was installed, substantially completing one side and the rear of the house, the front door was mounted and the front window was framed. Inside the house, the task of putting up drywall nailers was completed. Habitat for Humanity Women Build and the Khan family are most appreciative."

Also on June 28th, a contingent of women from Red Dot Restaurant on Warren Street started to build and just never got off the scaffold. Those of us on site wondered how this staff was going to be able to stay on their feet for their Saturday evening clientele after an exhausting day of building!

Women Build has resonated with so many women - all get to the site not being exactly sure of how the day will play out - but after an introduction by Debra, somehow the day takes on its own shape and it seems that every work day is different. However, what feels the same is the energy, spirit and fun every woman has. We all leave the site exhausted and the Steering Committee volunteers who are there to assist can't wait to get back the following week.

Remember, it costs $70,000 to build each Habitat home. Now that you have experienced the worthiness of this project and how carefully funds are utilized, you may feel inclined to make a financial contribution. If so, please go to the website at www.columbiacountyhabitat.org. The site is easy to navigate and donations can be designated to Women Build.

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