“Volunteering with Habitat is a great way to make friends, put something positive back into the community, and build your own knowledge and fitness through construction.” Meet Hannah, a Crew Leader Construction Volunteer. Hannah has a background in international relations, sustainable development, and public health. As a child, she became interested in woodworking and learning…
“It is essential to celebrate diversity in the construction workforce and the empowerment it brings to everyone involved.” Meet Kelly, Habitat DC-NOVA’s Director of Construction – Northern Virginia. She started at Habitat DC-NOVA in 2014 as a Construction Crew Leader AmeriCorps Volunteer. Upon completing her service term, she became a full-time staff member and continues…
Stacy is a mother to three sons and guardian to her teenage niece. She was renting a house that was unaffordable, in need of repairs, and did not accommodate her son Quamir, who is disabled and uses a wheelchair. Among many barriers, the house didn’t have a ramp – forcing the family to carry Quamir up…
