Women Build is Habitat's volunteer program for women who want to learn construction skills and make a difference by building homes and communities.  Created in 1998 by Habitat for Humanity International, Women Build projects have empowered women all over the world to make a difference in their communities.

Thousands of women have participated in Habitat's Women Build program around the country, proving that laying bricks, pounding nails and raising walls are skills not exclusive to men.

Women Build projects offer a unique approach toward achieving our mission of eliminating poverty housing in the Cedar Valley area. At a Women Build construction site, women provide volunteer labor for anything from framing, landscaping, to the management of the entire building project.  Women Build events can take place for one day or an entire home.

The Women Build program:

• Supports an environment for women to step out of their comfort zones, acquire new skills and discover unexpected strengths.
• Helps shift perceptions about women's capabilities, roles, careers and their contributions to community.
• Offers businesses a unique opportunity to develop the teamwork and leadership skills of their female employees.
• Presents women with the chance to spend a day with friends-strengthening relationships while making a multi-generational impact on the lives of hard-working, low-income families.

What are all the ways to get involved with the Women Build program?

• If you do not have any construction skills, don't worry! Many women come to Women Build sites with no construction skills at all and still make a great impact. Training can be provided.
• You can get involved with Women Build and never enter a construction site. Local Habitat affiliates can use your help with training, travel or office support for Women Build events.
• You can coordinate a Women Build Workday with your friends and family. Together, you will gain construction skills while working on a Habitat house. A Women Build Workday is a great build-up to constructing an entire Women Build house.
• To see what Women Build events or projects the CVHH has schedule, visit the Habitat Calendar. 
• If you do not fine any Woman Build projects on our calendar, organize your own! Contact us at cvhhinfo@cvhabitat.org so we can help you with training, organizational and promotional materials.