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WOMEN BUILD BRINGS TOGETHER LOCALWOMEN OF ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO ADDRESS THEPOVERTY HOUSING CRISIS FACING MILLIONS OFWOMEN AND CHILDREN ACROSS THE GLOBE.HERE AT HABITAT WE BELIEVE THAT EVERYONEDESERVES A SAFE & AFFORDABLE PLACE TO CALLHOME.

womenbuild

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homes,communities,& hope!

Building

women buildnail down the details

Habitat for Humanity's Women Build program brings togetherwomen from all walks of life to address the housing crisis facing

millions of women and children worldwide.

Each Women Build participant raises a minimum of $35 to takepart in a build day. This plus additional funds raised will support the

building of the house you will be volunteering on.

$35 includes breakfast and lunch on site on site the day of yourbuild! Once you have reached this goal we will send an update onyour fundraising page and send you your build details via email asconfirmation. While the minimum to raise is $35, we encourage you

to gather additional support from friends and family.

Why is the fundraising important?You will be helping to create a home ownership opportunity for adeserving family. You will come together with other women for thistruly empowering experience. You will experience a day filled with

learning new skills, networking, meals, goodie bags and fun!

A list of the fundraising incentives is included in this packet. Wewill also be offering volunteer incentives based on the number ofhours you spend volunteering on builds and the ReStore from May

1st-June 11th.

Learn more about our homeowner

later in this packet!

What are the Spring 2016 WomenBuild dates?

May 18th- 21st: hanging drywall & decksMay 25th-May 27th- shed construction

June 1st-June 4th- painting

June 11th- trim

NOTE: Tasks could change slightly if we have unforeseen delays

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women buildhow to participate

There are many ways to get involved!It's as easy as 1...2...3...

Volunteer on a Build Site: 1- Pick a date and email it to wguthrie@richmondhabitat.org2- Get your Crowdrise fundraising page up and running (details

on page 5)!3- Nail down $35, get your confirmation build details and let the

fun begin!!

Volunteer on a Build Site with a Group:1- Talk with your group of ladies and decide on a date!2- Email your interest to wguthrie@richmondhabitat.org

3- Decide if you all are going to do a Group Day, which reservesthe 8-10 spots on the site for your group (details on page 9).

Call 804-232-7001, ext. 112 for questions and more information!

Volunteer at the ReStore WarehouseThe ReStore is Habitat's retail operation located in Richmond nearVCU's campus. It runs primarily on donations from local individualsand businesses and is open to the public. We describe it as a thriftstore Lowes with furniture. Volunteers help with donations- pricing,

organizing, cleaning, assembling, and loading/unloading.You can sign up for a shift by simply visiting our online calendar andsigning up for the day(s) you are available. Hours completed from

May 1st-June 11th can earn awesome incentives!Visit us online here to sign up ReStore, www.richmondhabitat.org

(click the BLUE volunteer tab)NOTE: There is no cost associated with volunteering in the ReStore.

Can I volunteer on more than one day?Absolutely! To volunteer on more than one Women Build day you willneed to raise at least $35 for each day that you want to volunteer on

site and confirm this interest with Habitat(wguthrie@richmondhabitat.org). Remember you can earn awesomeincentives for volunteering more hours both on the builds and the

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fundraisingmaking it simple

You don't need to be alone in your fundraisingeffort! Ask for help! Your friends and family can

help you make this difference.

How can I raise $100?

How can I raise $300?

Accept a bigger challenge and aim for thehighest level of fundraising. Compete with

friends! Be creative! Have fun! 

Make a donation to yourself for the first- $35Ask 1 family member for $25- $25Ask 4 friends for $10 each- $40

TOTAL- $100

Make a donation to yourself for the first- $35Ask 5 family members for $25 each- $125

Ask 10 friends for $10 each- $100Ask 10 co-workers/neighbors for $5 each- $50

TOTAL- $300

Don't forget to ask your company aboutmatching gifts. This can help you reach afundraising goal. All donations are tax

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CROWDRISEhow to use yourfundraising tool

1. Find us online! https://www.crowdrise.com/richmondhabitatwomenbuild

2. Select FUNDRAISE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN!

3. Click " Don't have an account? Sign Up! You can either use Facebook or simplyprovide your name, an email and password!

4. Your page is now set up:

- You can Edit the Fundraiser- to personalize it and add a picture- You can Manage Your Campaign- to ask for donations & share your page.

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FundraisingIncentives

$100T-Shirt & Work Glasses

$250Work Gloves & WB Hat

$500Tool Bag or Tool Belt

$750Gym tote bag & Cordless Drill

$1,000Special Package

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VOLUNTEERINCENTIVESHours on one or more builds plus yourtime at ReStore from May 1st­June 11th.All  Women Build prizes are cumulative!

20HOURS

50+HOURS

35HOURS

Women BuildHat or T-shirt

WorkGloves

ToolBelt orGymBag

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This Women Build home will be constructed for the Highsmith Family. NajjeeHighsmith is a single-mother of a 2-year old daughter. Currently they are very cost-burdened by the apartment they are renting and find it difficult to save money forother activities. The air units in her apartment are very old and not efficient, causing

her utility bills to be extremely high.

Currently, Najjee works full-time for Wells Fargo, providing customers with financialguidance and understanding. On top of working full time, she is also in school tobecome a dental hygienist. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies with her

daughter, taking trips to Sweet Frog and grilling out with her family.Najjee cannot wait to own her own home, and is so proud of the hard work she’s putinto this process. She cannot wait to make her mother and daughter proud by

becoming the first homeowner in her family.“I would like to say I highly appreciate everyone who puts their days and time into

building a home for my family and I am very grateful!”

women buildhomeowner bio

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group daytake over a site with your team

YOU CAN BOOK A GROUP DAY FOR YOUR TEAM OF LADIES FOR $1,250!

This includes breakfast, lunch, t-shirts, and swag bag for all the ladiesparticipating. Your group's logo can also be advertised on our t-shirts andWomen Build page as a sponsor. If ladies on your team still want do thefundraising incentives, they can set up their own fundraising pages on the

Crowdrise website, but no further fundraising is needed for participation! Justturn in the donation form (page 10) in this packet with your check.

NOTE: Group sizes vary between 8-10 depending on the day.

Don't forget to ask your company about matching gifts. This can help you reach afundraising goal. All donations are tax deductible.

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WOMEN BUILD

DONATION FORM

Thank you for supporting Women Build! Your donation is helping transform the life of a local Habitatfamily. Upon receipt of your gift, a letter will be mailed to you acknowledging your contribution! Pleasecomplete this form and return it with your check or cash. Checks should be made our to Richmond

Metro Habitat for Humanity. Credit card payments can be made by contacting (804) 232­7001 x. 110.

Name of your team or the Women Builder you are supporting:

_____________________________________________________

Your name: ______________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

City: ____________________ State: _________   Zip Code: ____________

Email: _____________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________

Amount of your gift: ______________

thank you!!Mail to:

Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for HumanityAttn: Women Build

2281 Dabney Road, Suite ARichmond VA 23230

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT ARE THE TIMES OF MY BUILD?

The safety talk and orientation begin at 8AM. We break for lunch around 11:30AMand work until around 3PM.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

- Wear sturdy shoes (i.e. hiking shoes, leather boots or a solid pair of tennis shoes) –no sandals, crocs, house slippers, flip-flops, or open toed or heeled shoes!- Dress in layers to adjust to changing weather and exertion levels- Wear clothes which can get dirty and stained

WHAT ABOUT TOOLS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT?

We have ALL the tools & safety equipment you will need for the task at hand!

Safety equipment will be available – including gloves, hard hats (when needed),

safety goggles, ear protection, and dust masks when appropriate. If you choose tobring your own tools, please put your name on them. Habitat will not beresponsible for misplaced/lost personal tools. BOTTLED WATER IS ALSOPROVIDED.

DO I NEED CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE TO VOLUNTEER WITH HABITAT?

No! All skill levels are welcome. Our trained staff and volunteers will help you alongthe way. Please note that construction is a physical task and you should becomfortable being on your feet for extended periods of time.

WHAT IF SOMEONE WANTS TO SUPPORT ME BUT DOES NOT WANT TO DO SOONLINE?

No problem! A donation form is provided in this packet. Checks should be madeout to Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity (with your name in thememo line- so we know who the gift is supporting). All checks and cash should bereturned with the donation form no later than May 1st, 2016.

DO YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS??

Contact: Whitney Guthrie

wguthrie@richmondhabitat.org804-232-7001, ext. 112www.richmondhabitat.org/women-build

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