What is Habitat for Humanity International

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What is Habitat for Humanity International?  
Habitat for Humanity International is a
nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry.
HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and
homelessness from the world, and to make decent
shelter a matter of conscience and
action. Habitat invites people of all
backgrounds, races and religions to build houses
together in partnership with families in
need. Through volunteer labor and donations of
money and materials, Habitat builds and
rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help
of the homeowner (partner) families. Habitat
houses are sold to partner families at no profit
and financed with affordable loans. The
homeowners monthly mortgage payments are used to
build still more Habitat houses. Habitat is not
a giveaway program. In addition to a down payment
and the monthly mortgage payments, homeowners
invest hundreds of hours of their own labor
sweat equity into building their Habitat house
and the houses of others.
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What is Habitat for Humanity of Frederick
County?  
Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County is an
affiliate of HFHI an independent, locally run,
nonprofit organization. HFHFC coordinates all
aspects of Habitat home building in Frederick
County fund raising, building site selection,
partner family selection and support, house
construction, and mortgage servicing.
Since 1995, Habitat for Humanity of Frederick
County has built or renovated 25 homes. Eighteen
of the Habitat  homes are in Frederick City and
seven across Frederick County, in Adamstown,
Brunswick, Buckeystown, Emmitsburg, Thurmont,
and Walkersville. It is Frederick Habitats
mission to be able to build 20 additional
homes by 2010.
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What is the Women Build program?  
The Women Build program was established by
Habitat for Humanity International to
encourage the participation of women in the
construction of Habitat homes. Through Lowes
underwriting of the Women Build program, Habitat
affiliates are able to challenge and enable
woman to build homes to address the issue of
affordable housing.
Women Build projects provide an environment in
which women can feel comfortable learning
skills they might not have the opportunity to
otherwise learn.
While women building together offers tremendous
empowerment and sense of accomplishment - the
benefits go beyond the individuals to
transform the lives of families and their
communities.
Women Build projects bring together women from
all walks of life to actively address the
problem of children and families living in
sub-standard housing.
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The Women Build mission statement 
The mission of the Women Build department of
Habitat for Humanity International is to work
through affiliates to nurture, recruit and train
women to build simple, decent, healthy and
affordable houses.
Women crews have already built more than 800
Habitat for Humanity homes within the United
States, and they are now building in more than a
dozen countries.
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Why have a Women Build project?
Safe, decent housing is critical to a childs
health and development, yet children are the
single largest age group living in poverty. In
the United States alone, more than 12 million
children one out of every six live in
poverty.
In Frederick County, MD the proportion of units
affordable to the median income home buying
household has been projected to decline from
42.4 of the inventory to 14.1 of the inventory
by 2009. The number of units affordable to
extremely low wage households (those with incomes
below 30 of the area median income) is projected
to decline even further by 2009.
A Women Build project is an opportunity to
challenge women to build safe, healthy housing
where children can flourish - positively
impacting the future by making homeownership a
reality for families - while also creating a
legacy of volunteerism for their own children.
Through a Women Build project, women can realize
that they hold the solution in their hands and
they need not wait for others to address
substandard housing issues. Women have the
capability and determination to be a part of the
solution - one house and one family at a time.
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No Men?
Does a Women Build project exclude men?
A Women Build project is not about excluding men
it is about including women in the construction
of Habitat homes.
Women are often intimidated on a constructions
site, but in the comfortable environment of a
Women Build site, they quickly learn construction
and teaming skills. Some groups prefer no male
participation in a Women Build, others invite men
to participate to varying degrees.
We have identified skilled men and asked them to
be part of the training and coaching support for
the project. Having at least one skilled
supervisor (male or female) for every seven to
ten volunteers is a good and safe ratio.
   
What about male members of the partner family?
Male family members build right alongside women
volunteers.
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• How can the Habitat for Humanity of Frederick
  County, MD affiliate benefit from a Women Build
  project?

A Women Build project attracts womens groups and
organizations that want to influence women
it will bring new sponsors
Of the 20,000 women who participated in Women
Build projects in 2001, as many as 75 percent
were estimated to be first-time Habitat
volunteers it will bring new volunteers.
Women Build projects offer a new angle for media
coverage more coverage attracts more
volunteers it will bring new media attention.
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• How can you benefit from a Women Build project?
• Working together on a Women Build project can be
  a great experience for
• you. You will have the opportunity to
• Give back to and serve the community you live in
  in a tangible way
• Build team working skills through a fun and
  intensive experience
• Network with other women interested in improving
  their community
• Develop project planning and coordination skills
• Learn building and home improvement skills
• Meet and make lifelong friends
• Have fun!!!

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Who are the Women Leading this Program?  
The mission of the Women Build Steering
Council is to ensure that the Women Build Program
attains the capacity to advance the
participation of women in the construction of
Habitat homes. The WBSC consists of fourteen
members from diverse backgrounds, occupations
and philosophical view-points.
Meet the Women Build Steering Council
Teri Bisceglia, Habitat for Humanity of
Frederick County, MD Office Manager, Special
events committee chair and the recipient
of HFHFC first Women Build home on Madison
Street. The Women Build program builds
dignity and strength into every home and every
woman that participates in the project.
Amy DeAugustio, HFHFC Board member and
Co-Chair of the Partner Family Committee and
has also put forth her volunteer efforts in
fund-raising and community events. Amy feels
that the HFHFC Women Build will help empower
women and realize that their contribution can be
great.
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Meet the Women Build Steering Council
Donna Hawley, Women Build Volunteer Committee
Co-Chair became involved when her husband,
Chucks, enthusiasm and excitement as a Habitat
volunteer became contagious. She has
participated in builds in San Francisco, Biloxi
and here in Frederick County. If home is
where the hearts is, as volunteers in this
Frederick County Women Build, we can share in
making this dream a reality for our partner
family! Lindsay Hicks, Habitats first
full-time project manager, joined the HFHFC staff
in July 2007. Lindsay isnt new to
Habitat. She sat on the steering committee for
construction of the first Emmitsburg home,
learning about Habitat project management. She
is also the Construction Committee Chair.
Carla Howell, Training, Voulnteer, First
Aid/Safety Committee Co-Chair. Carla
volunteered on HFHFCs Thurmont build and
also in the Gulf Coast for Operation Home
Delivery. When Women come together, there
is no limit to what they can do.
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Meet the Women Build Steering Council
Sara Lee, one of the most actively involved
partner family members before and during the
building of her home in Emmittsburg, MD, she
continues to give back. Sara can always be
found at community, fund raising and build
events here is Frederick County. She also has
helped pay it forward with families in the
Gulf Coast region on both of HFHFCs journeys.
These volunteers presence on site is as
precious a gift. As Sarah knows, each time a
person inspires another being a part of a
build, another Habitat supporter, one who will
return again and again, is created.
Laura Melia, joined the Habitat Board in
2007. Prior to this, she volunteered her time
and services to support Habitat by serving
as its Corporate Counsel for several years.
Within the Frederick community, Laura is a
respected contributor on a wide variety of legal
issues to many professional and
charitable organizations. She is a member of the
Frederick County Bar Association and the
Real Estate section of the Maryland State Bar
Association. 
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Meet the Women Build Steering Council
Kimberly Riddle, a founding council member,
Board member and a longtime Frederick
Habitat volunteer serving as the Frederick
Habitat Volunteer Coordinator, she has
participated in many builds in Frederick
County, MD, Loudon County, VA and the Gulf
Coast Region. Women have the potential to
create a legacy for the future by building
homes and hope. Lisa Robertshaw, joined
HFHFC for the first time on our spring trip to
the Gulf Coast and is now the Co-Chair on
the Fund Raising Committee for the Women Build.
Lisa aims to help create a community of
women dedicated to changing society for the
better. Through Lisas dedication and
talents she will help address the lack of
affordable housing - an issue which
disproportionately affects women and children.
Jodye Roebuck, Food Services Committee Chair
and PR/Marketing Committee Chair she has
been a community volunteer since 2006 and a
member of the HFHFC Public Relation/
Marketing Committee. Jodye has volunteered at
home shows, fundraising events, community
events and has worked on build projects in
Frederick as well as the Gulf Coast Region
as part of the ongoing Operation Home Delivery
effort.
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Meet the Women Build Steering Council
Patti Sestina, Public Relations/Marketing
Committee Co-Chair and volunteer since 2006,
Patti has also given of her time and talents
at fundraising and community events and has
been a part of several builds in Frederick
County as well as two of HFHFCs Gulf Coast
trips. Jennifer Solley, Fundraising
Committee Chair. Jen has been a volunteer with
Frederick Habitat for 3 years,
participating in building homes in Frederick
County and the Gulf Coast. Jen has also
participated in various fundraising efforts.
Lisa Wease, First Aid/Security Committee Chair
and most recent HFHFC homeowner. Women
have the opportunity to learn skills in a
comfortable environment while surrounded by
new friends. Terri Wease, Training
Committee Chair, born and raised in Frederick and
sister of the PROUD homeowner of HFHFCs
25th home. Terri began volunteering during the
build of Lisas home in Thurmont and
continues to give more! Mothers and daughters
building hope togetherbecause we can one
home at a time!.
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How can we have a successful Women Build project?

As with any complex activity, planning is the key
to success with a Women Build project. There are
some basic steps that must be taken to start the
momentum.
Determining the scope of the project
Ground-breaking to take place Mothers Day
weekend 2008 at Madison Street in Frederick, MD
for the Bisceglia family. Mothers and women
building hope and a future for our children
Construction will take place on Saturdays and/or
week days as special arrangements made by women
groups/organizations. While a blitz build is,
without question, visually very impressive, there
are a number of drawbacks to this style of
construction such as tension amongst volunteers
to work to stay on a tight schedule often at the
mercy of the weather and unexpected obstacles
Therefore, we will get a few Women Build houses
under our belts before even considering such.

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Develop a working lead/subcommittee structure.
A variety of committees will be required for our
Women Build project, to include, but not limited
to
Construction/Procurement Committee Lindsay
Hicks, Chair
Food service Committee Jodye Roebuck, Chair
Fund-raising Committee Jennifer Solley, Chair
Amy
DeAugustino, Co-Chair
First aid/Security Committee Lisa Wease, Chair
Public Relations/Media Committee Jodye
Roebuck, Chair
Patti, Sestina, Co-Chair
Special events Committee Teri Bisceglia, Chair

Laura Melia, Co-Chair
Training Committee Terri Wease, Chair
Volunteer Committee Donna Hawley, Chair
Carla Howell,
Co-Chair
Many tasks within the committees might be best
lead/managed by one, two or several individuals
depending how tasks are broken down.
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Fundraising Committee

• Our goal is to raise 100,000 in combined
  donations of money, building material and
  professional services.
• Volunteers on this committee will help
• Plan Fundraising strategy and events
• Determine required donations (ie.
  carpet/flooring, landscaping, HVAC installation)
• Contact potential donors (ie. companies, local
  women organizations, sororities)
• Establish and execute donor recognition program
• What has been accomplished to date
• Lowes 50,000 grant has been applied for award
  determination by 10/31
• State Farm Grant
• Tasker's Choice Garden Club has donated funds for
  landscaping

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Training Under Construction
Lowe's Habitat for Humanity Women Build
ClinicsAs the national underwriter for Habitat
for Humanity Internationals Women Build program,
Lowes will be hosting free training clinics at
its store in Frederick s to help equip women
volunteers and women partner family members to
build Habitat for Humanity Women Build
homes. The free clinics not only teach women
home construction basics, they provide hands-on
opportunities to practice these new skills.
Clinic Topics Include How to Safely Use
Hand and Power Tools. How to Frame for Walls and
Roofs. How to Install Exterior Siding. How to
Install Roofing Shingles. How to Install
Insulation and Drywall. How to Finish Interior
with Paint and Trim.
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Training Under Construction
Workshop 1 Footings and Foundations Footings/Foot
ers and Basements, Wood Floors,
Concrete/Monolithic Slab Workshop 2
FramingWall Layout Layout, Circular Saw,
Miter/Chop Saw, Measuring Workshop 3
FramingPre-building Hammering and Nailing
Techniques, Beginning Pre-build Workshop 4
FramingWall Framing Beginning the Framing,
Sheathing (Plywood/OSB) the Walls Workshop 5
Trusses and Sheathing Trusses. Sheathing
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Training Under Construction
Workshop 6 Shingling Drip Edge, Flashing and
Roofing Felt, Shingles Workshop 7Windows and
Doors Windows and Doors Workshop 8 Vinyl Siding
Siding Workshop 9 Insulation and Drywall
Insulation, Drywall, Screw Guns Workshop 10
Sanding and Painting Workshop 11 Doors,
Cabinets and Trim Work Jigsaw, Cabinets,
Interior Doors, Baseboard, Closet Shelving and
Other Accessories
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Close collaboration and communication with the
Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County
affiliate is vital!                               
                   
Subcommittees will meet as needed and
subcommittee leads will keep the Steering
Committee informed regarding progress and
challenges.
Steering Committee will meet on a regular basis
with committee leads to remain abreast of
progress and challenges and report to Executive
Director.
Women Build Project Leader will provide updates,
progress and challenges of all subcommittees to
the Board of Directors at the monthly
Board meetings.
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Thank you for your time and support!
QUESTIONS ?                                     
              
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WOMEN AT WORK! T-shirts
available for a 5 donation
Our first fundraiser !!
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Committee Registration Form 
I am interested in volunteering for the following
committee(s) ---- Construction
---- Public
Relations/Media ---- First Aid/Safety
---- Special
Events ---- Food Service
---- Training ----
Other services (please detail)
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