Women Build brings together women from all walks of life to address the housing crisis facing millions of women and children worldwide.

The first women-built Habitat for Humanity house was built in 1991 by a group of women in Charlotte, North Carolina. As of the beginning of 2010, Women Build volunteers had helped build more than 1,650 houses. A record 252 Women Build homes went up in 2009.

The program continues to grow across international borders, empowering women everywhere to address poverty housing for themselves, their families and their neighbors. Dozens of international Women Builds have taken place, and the program aims to direct financial assistance to women-led projects worldwide.

Women Build is a powerful tool for educating and supporting the women of our community. At least 50% of our affiliate homeowners are single women. This is an opportunity to teach women about the homes they own.

Women Build is Habitat’s volunteer program for women who want to learn construction skills and make a difference by building homes and communities. Don’t worry if you don’t have construction skills! There are several ways for you to be involved and all come with hands-on training.

• Construction

Women and youth volunteers age 14 and above are needed. Previous construction experience is not necessary. Many women come to Women Build sites with no construction skills at all and still make a great impact. Training will be provided in a safe, friendly atmosphere.

• Committees

You don’t have to pick up a hammer to help!! Our Women Build Committee works behind the scenes on publicity, fundraising, event planning, and so much more! We welcome new members and fresh ideas.

• Refreshments

Lunches are provided for construction volunteers on Saturdays throughout the build schedule. We appreciate the efforts of churches, sororities, small groups, Sunday School classes, individuals and other organizations who would like to provide lunch on build day.

• Fundraising

Funds are raised through individuals, corporations, grants and other methods. Contact us if you would be willing to write grant applications, contact businesses and churches, or have any other creative ideas to help us raise funds.

Contact Us

If you would like more information about Women Build in Northwest Harris County, call the Habitat affiliate office at 281-820-2307 .