2015

WOMEN BUILDUPDATESINFORMATION FOR ALL WOMEN BUILD TEAM BUILDERS AND CREW LEADERS

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Dear Women Builders,

I wanted to take a moment to share with you the impact that all of you, and Habitat for Humanity, have had on my life and the life of my family. Last year, after being part of an awesome Women Build, we moved into our Habitat home and our life has changed drastically. We have found stability for our family and our community and since moving in we have been able to focus on our kids’ development, school, and nutrition. We enjoy every moment at our home spending time outside playing, just walking around our neighborhood, gardening, spending time inside cleaning, decorating and just sitting inside feeling relieved that finally we have started a life full of blessings and opportunities.

We have been able to get more involved in school and neighborhood activities allowing us to meet new friends for our kids and ourselves. In less than a year, Habitat took the role of mentoring our family by teaching us how to manage money, time, how to maintain our home, and how important it is to help others. Habitat took the time to answer any type of question we had, supported us as we made important decisions, and have always been there to guide us just as parents would do to their children. We are very thankful for every person who is part of Habitat.

Please know all of your efforts, time, sweat and energy will truly impact your community for years to come,

Dolce Abreu-Ruiz

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PREPARING FOR YOURBUILD DAY

BUILD DAY SCHEDULE7:30AM Crew Leads, Team Leads and Site Hosts report to build site.7:45AM Builders should report to the build site to check in and submit the waiver form.8:00AM Morning Circle, safety talk, and devotional–build begins! Team breaks in to groups with crew leaders who will train them on their tasks and provide guidance throughout the day12:00PM Lunch5:00PM Build ends for the day (except May 16th due to dedication at 4pm)

WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR BUILD DAY � Signed waiver � Water bottle – water will be available on site � Hat for shade � Heavy-soled shoes (athletic shoes are fine). No clogs or sandals please! Bring an extra pair

of shoes in case the build site is muddy or you step in something and need to change. � Work clothes that you won’t mind getting stuff on and weather appropriate outerwear � Optional items: Habitat will have all of these items on the build site, but some people might prefer

to use their own if they have these items: sunscreen, work belt, nail belts, safety glasses, ear plugs, golves, and dust masks.

BUILD DAY PARKING INFORMATION Our build site this year is the new Habitat development along the B-line, Trail View. Primary parking will be at the Habitat Warehouse at 715 N. Rogers St. Overflow parking will be at the public parking area near the B-line trail where it crosses Rogers St. just south of the Rogers/11th St. intersection. There will be plenty of signs to direct you to the build site with a beautiful walk along the B-line! For you more visual types, here’s a map of parking and the walk to the build site.

If you are unable to walk from the parking areas, please call our office to arrange a shuttle pick-up 812.336.6022.

HOSPITALITYWater, snacks, and lunch have been generously donated each day by various sponsors so there is no need to bring anything unless you have special dietary needs. Please DO bring a water bottle.

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UPCOMING DATES/DEADLINES*Framing Refresher & Training – 4/15/15 • 5:30PM & 4/18/15 • 8:00AMWhether or not you are building on framing day (May 6th), framing skills come in handy for many DIY home improvement projects. Please join us for a night of fun and learning with others from the Women Build family.

*Girls Night Out – Finishing Clinic: Painting and Woodwork Installation – 4/17/15 • 5:30PMThis is our version of Wine and Canvas! Come out and learn how to measure, cut and install baseboard trim and various techniques for painting everything from walls to woodwork to doors… and of course, have some wine!

*April 24, 4:00PM • Final Fundraising Deadline Final fundraising deadline to reach minimum $250/for fundraising incentive items. Note–if you qualify for one of the coveted WB jackets we will have a sample at the build site for you to try on for sizing before placing the order.

MAY 2 • WOMEN BUILD BEGINS

May 16, 4:00 PM–House Dedications & B-Line Development Block Party!The dedication will include the presentations of the keys, live music, and refreshments. Feel free to bring family members and friends!

*We offer a series of optional workshops for builders who are new to the Women Build or who want a tune up before their day on site. Register for any or all of these workshops at http://vols.pt/qnLydC. Once registered, you will be emailed the workshop location.

KEY DATES & FUNDRAISING UPDATES

$80764 $170000We’re 48% there–two weeks to go!

FUNDRAISING UPDATE

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