Build-a-Thon 2012 event coverage

Below are firsthand reports and photos from the 2012 Build-A-Thon build sites

AmeriCorps members helped to build 11 NSP2-assisted homes.

	Ah, it’s great to be an AmeriCorps Excited to welcome you to Dallas for the AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon 2012! By Naomi Downs
	Setting the stage for a life-changing week AmeriCorps members will build 11 houses in Dallas. By Julie Gurnon
	Signs of progress Pictures of progress from the Dallas, Tx. build site.
	After a lifetime of moving, a family puts down roots Two girls dream of bright colors and future careers. By Julie Gurnon
	Let the wild rumpus begin From an empty street, a community takes shape. By Naomi Downs
	AmeriCorps member sings the praises of Habitat at Build-a-Thon Adam Hunter sees perfect harmony in being a singer and being a house-builder. By Julie Gurnon
	Walking the walk, in other people’s shoes 55-year-old woman finds her calling. By Julie Gurnon
	NSP2: Helping communities recover from the foreclosure crisis (slideshow) Build-a-Thon blogger, Julie Gurnon, created a great slideshow that explains Habitat’s Neighborhood Stabilization 2 program and its partnership with the AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon.
	‘Percolating with joy’ AmeriCorps members, volunteers and a dog named Easy play a role in a dream scenario. By Julie Gurnon
	Hard work and ‘a lot of silliness’ After one busy week, 11 families are closer to having a home. By Julie Gurnon

AmeriCorps members rehabilitated five homes in five days.

	Breathing life into forgotten communities Rehabs restore historic houses for new families. By Soyia Ellison
	‘This is just the right house’ Mother and daughters finally safe at home. By Soyia Ellison
	Back to basics: Architect couple bonds over building In the city where they met, two AmeriCorps members share a commitment to service. By Soyia Ellison
	Midwest to West Coast: The tale of two Build-a-Thon adventures Memories of Milwaukee fuel new work in L.A. By Stephanie Ham
	Build-a-Thon bits Seen and heard this week on the L.A. sites. By Soyia Ellison
	It’s a wrap! Energized crew members finish exciting week of building. By Stephanie Ham

AmeriCorps members helped build 10 two-story NSP2-assisted homes.

	Twice as nice Get ready for stories and jokes from the 2012 Milwaukee and Los Angeles Build-a-Thon events. By Stephanie Ham
	Full circle The story of Marquitta, Rev. Mary Martha and Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s 2012 Build-a-Thon. By Julia Sellers
	New construction A building newbie's first day framing. By Hanna Gichard
	Everyone, grab your hammers Ever need a kick in the pants about your work ethic? By Julia Sellers
	Raising walls and hammering thumbs Exhaustion and exhilaration on the build site. By Stephanie Ham
	Making a second career of service Cyndy Cservenyak finds meaning at the 2012 Build-a-Thon event. By Julia Sellers
	A little team spirit Working together to get the job done. By Andrew White
	Lifelong service goes beyond one build week Last day on the Milwaukee Build-a-Thon 2012 build site. By Hanna Gichard
	Six hundred miles to team bonding Habitat staffers thrive under pressure. By Julia Sellers
	Milwaukee Build-a-Thon 2012: DONE By Andrew White

AmeriCorps members helped build six NSP2-assisted homes and participated in a community project.

	Let’s get this party started Bring it on, Build-a-Thon 2012! We are ready!! By Aliya Petzing
	Officially underway The AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon 2012 begins in beautiful Pensacola, Florida. By Julie Gurnon
	Talk about a work ethic Building alongside Habitat homeowners. By Julie Gurnon
	Three faces of AmeriCorps Volunteers at the Build-a-Thon 2012 event. By Julie Gurnon
	Signs of progress Pictures of progress from the Pensacola, Fla. build site. Photos by Steffan Hacker and Julie Gurnon
	Finally, a safe, decent home The Bell family and their need for decent, affordable housing is just one reason why we are building in Pensacola. By Julie Gurnon
	Day of rest? A day off doesn’t slow these AmeriCorps members down. By Julie Gurnon
	‘I have a house’ Homeowner sets her sights on a new dream. By Julie Gurnon
	It’s not the heat, it’s the productivity Building crews ‘exceed expectations’. By Julie Gurnon