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Habitat Women Build 2020 comes to the Merrimack Valley
Merrimack Valley Habitat and Lowe's unite women to spotlight the need for safe and affordable housing throughout the Merrimack Valley.
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Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s unite women to spotlight need for safe and affordable housing through home builds and repairs during International Women Build Week.
WHAT: Habitat for Humanity International, Lowe’s and approximately 6,000 women volunteers will unite in more than 235 communities in the United States, India and Canada for International Women Build Week from March 1-8 to highlight the global need for safe and affordable housing. A prelude to International Women’s Day, the global event aims to build and repair nearly 540 homes while raising awareness of housing issues facing women and their families.
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Habitat and Lowe’s are providing the tools for women to empower and educate themselves on skills used when repairing and restoring homes. By using the hashtag #BuildHer to share inspirational stories, experiences and ways to positively impact communities, Habitat and Lowe’s are uniting women for a central goal of encouraging and building each other up.
This year, which marks Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity’s 35th anniversary, we will be hosting a number or Women Build days in both Andover and Salisbury, MA. On March 4th, 5th and 7th. Spend one-day building homes alongside future habitat Families and with other like-minded women in your community.
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WHEN: March 4th, 5th and 7th (scheduled days from 8 AM to 4:30 PM)
WHERE: 8 Lupine Road, Andover, MA and 22 Old County Road, Salisbury, MA
Contacts:
Jacques Du Preez
About Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity
Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit builder of affordable homes founded in 1985 by concerned local citizens who came together as volunteers. We are the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, the largest nonprofit homebuilder in the world with a network of over 2,100 branches. We build simple, affordable, comfortable homes in partnership with the families who need them. We have delivered on our mission for 100 families to date. To help fund our work, we opened our ReStore in Lawrence, MA, where we sell donated appliances, furniture, building materials, and home furnishings at greatly reduced prices. To donate, volunteer, or learn more, please visit merrimackvalleyhabitat.org.
About Lowe’s in the Community
Lowe’s has supported the communities where its associates live and work for more than 70 years. As a FORTUNE®50 home improvement company, Lowe’s is committed to creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts through nonprofit partnerships. Across every community we serve, Lowe’s associates donate their time and expertise through the Lowe’s Heroes volunteer program. For the latest news, visit Newsroom.Lowes.com or follow @LowesMedia on Twitter.
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