Habitat for Humanity-NCG Launches Women Build Project in Forsyth

Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia (“Habitat NCG”) has launched its inaugural complete Women Build 2020 project. A diverse group of women from around North Fulton, Cherokee, and Forsyth Counties have come together to raise $90,000 and build an entire house from the ground up for a family in need. Fundraising is underway now, and construction on this Forsyth County home will begin in February 2020.

To date, over 50% of the fundraising goal has been met. “We are grateful for the individual donors and corporate sponsors including, Amazon and Travelers Insurance, who have invested in the Women Build project to date,” commented Habitat NCG Board member Kelly Shrout (Verizon Wireless). “We invite other leading companies in our community to join this exciting endeavor in support of women in our community.”

Michael Stafford of Travelers Insurance commented “The Travelers Women’s Diversity Network and the Travelers Foundation are proud to sponsor the Habitat NCG Women Build project. This project is a perfect opportunity for Travelers’ women to leverage their strengths, cultivate development and enhance awareness of women as a vital resource to Travelers and the community.”

The Women Build project is unique in that it goes beyond just fundraising and construction. “In addition to serving on the construction site, members involved in the Women Build project participate in monthly meetings featuring keynote speakers presenting on women-focused topics related to health, finance, confidence, and more,” shared Women Build Chair Laura Lilly (POWER 10 Capital Campaigns).

There are more sponsorship opportunities available. Benefits of corporate sponsorship include alignment with a strong, trusted, local non-profit, marketing opportunities, participation on the construction site, employee team building opportunities, and so much more. Learn more at https://habitat-ncg.org/volunteer/women-build.