Women Build 2025: Breaking Barriers, Building Foundations
This May, Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity proudly hosted our annual Women Build event, bringing together women from all over to make homeownership dreams a reality. Over the course of 5 powerful build days, volunteers rolled up their sleeves, picked up their hammers, and demonstrated that building strong communities is work we can all share in.
Girls play house. Women build them!
The Women Build initiative celebrates the important role women play in building strong communities while recognizing the unique ways women are impacted by unstable and unaffordable housing. For many women, homeownership can be the stepping stone to achieving security and independence while building the life they envision for themselves and their families.
This year’s event was made possible through the dedication of our incredible Women Build Ambassadors: Michelle Amarra, Sabrina Hill, Kim Freshwater, Kim Mays, and Dr. Amanda Phillips. These outstanding women served as champions for the cause, helping to rally support, recruit volunteers, and ensure each build day ran smoothly. Their leadership and passion for Habitat’s mission was evident in every nail hammered and every board placed.
Three Homes. Five Days. Countless Dreams.
During our Women Build event, volunteers worked tirelessly on three home construction projects; one in Lovejoy, Georgia, and two homes in Forest Park. Each swing of the hammer represented more than just construction work; it symbolized hope, stability, and the promise of a brighter future for the families who will call these houses home.
The atmosphere at both build sites was electric with energy and purpose. Volunteers ranging from first-time builders to Women Build Veterans came together, sharing skills, stories, and a common goal. The sound of laughter mixed with the rhythm of hammers created a symphony of community spirit that truly embodied Habitat’s mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
The success of Women Build 2025 wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our community partners and sponsors. These organizations and individuals believed in our vision and contributed resources, materials, and volunteer hours to make the event a success.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors: Williams, Jacobs, Atlanta Gas Light, Kim Mays State Farm, Kim Freshwater and Century 21 Crowe Realty, Andersen Windows & Doors, SCB TV, Smith Dalia Architects, AJB Construction Group, and Clayton County Public Schools Foundation.
Looking ahead
As we reflect on the success of Women Build 2025, we’re already planning for next year’s event. The enthusiasm and dedication shown by our volunteers, ambassadors, and sponsors proves that when women come together with a common purpose, incredible things happen.
For those inspired by this year’s Women Build, there are many ways to get involved with Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity throughout the year. Whether through volunteering at our build sites, supporting our ReStore, or advocating for affordable housing policies, every action makes a difference in our mission to eliminate poverty housing in South Metro Atlanta . Visit us at www.schabitat.org to learn more.
