Women Build
Habitat for Humanity's Women Build program brings together women from all walks of life and skill levels to help build Habitat for Humanity houses. Women Build challenges and empowers women to build safe, healthy housing where families can flourish and grow to be all that they can be. The program is not about excluding men; it is about including women. The Women Build program enables women to discover for themselves that they can build Habitat homes.
Women involved with our local Women Build program have built seven houses here in Washington County! If you are interested in participating in our Women Build program or just want more information, please email:
JessicaScott@habitat-wc.org or call the Habitat office at 301-791-9009, ext. 10.
Family Services
At the core of Habitat’s mission is our selection and nurturing of families to be responsible homeowners and to improve not only their living conditions, but also their lives. Family Services is a comprehensive program implemented to ensure the success of this mission. Key components addressed in the program are:
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Identification of families in need who qualify for Habitat houses.
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Assistance to families with the entire application process.
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Development of skills needed for families to be a self-sufficient, responsible homeowners.
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Guidance and moral support in the family’s struggle to get out of debt and into fiscal responsibility.
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Confidential counseling and assistance during family crises and situations that threaten the family’s ability for successful homeownership.
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Referral to and assistance in working with social service organizations as needed.
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Regular follow-up with families for a minimum of six months after they become homeowners to address changing needs and further ensure success.
