$11,000 raised to support affordable housing in Gloucester County through the 2021 Women Build event.
70 volunteers participated in Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build; which works to recruit, educate, and nurture women to build and advocate for safe and affordable houses in Gloucester County
Pitman, NJ – Monday, March 15, 2021: Nearly 70 volunteers participated during Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build 2021. And with March 8-12 being International Women Build Week, the volunteers working on the home at 602 Pershing Street in Glassboro, NJ.
“Women have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, from job loss to evictions and foreclosures. According to The National Women’s Law Center, 80% of U.S. jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic were held by women. If we have learned anything during the past year it is how important safe and affordable housing is. Our homes have become work spaces, classrooms, gyms and so much more. Every person deserves safe and affordable housing.” said Tony Isabella, Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity’s Executive Director
The Gloucester County Women Build is one of about 235 nationwide as well as in Canada and India.
Photo Credit: Megan Varrell, Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity
Since inception in 1986, Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity (GCHFH) has brought people together to build homes, communities, and hope. GCHFH partners with volunteers, donors and Habitat homeowners to build affordable homes.. By supporting GCHFH through volunteerism, donations and supporting affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the stability and self-reliance they need to build a better future. To learn more, visit www.gc-habitat.org.
Media Contact:
Megan Varrell, Resource Development Director
Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity
mvarrell@gchabitat.wpengine.com | 856-256-9400 x105
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