Learn and Build Experience: 2010 locations, dates and costs

Learn and Build Experience: 2010 locations, dates and costs

  • June 13–19, 2010: Murfreesboro, Tennessee—Rutherford County Area HFH
  • June 20–26, 2010: Murfreesboro, Tennessee—Rutherford County Area HFH
  • July 11–17, 2010: Meridian, Mississippi—Lauderdale County HFH
  • July 18–24, 2010: Meridian, Mississippi—Lauderdale County HFH
  • July 25–31, 2010: Tacoma, Washington—Tacoma/Pierce County HFH


About the host affiliates

 


Rutherford County Area Habitat is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and serves the fastest-growing county in Tennessee. An outlying part of metropolitan Nashville, Rutherford County is a wonderful mix of both rural and urban areas. Although the county is growing by leaps and bounds, the people still take pride in the small-town atmosphere. The affiliate has built over 90 homes in their 20-year history and will dedicate their 100th home in December 2010. While they do serve four cities within the county, their primary efforts have been focused on rebuilding South Maney, a once thriving neighborhood that was overtaken by poverty.

Lauderdale County Habitat is located in the hills of East Central Mississippi and is mostly rural, with Meridian being the largest city within a hundred miles. The county has a population of about 77,000, and it encompasses a very impoverished area, where the need for affordable housing is clearly visible. Almost a third of the population lives below the poverty line, and there are many families in need that Lauderdale County Habitat is trying to serve. Although it is not on the Gulf Coast, this affiliate has been building for local families who relocated after losing their homes or jobs as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is located on the beautiful Puget Sound, just 30 minutes south of Seattle, Washington, and is a great place to take in the Pacific Northwest. Pierce County is most notable for being home to Mount Rainier, the most prominent mountain in the contiguous United States, reaching an elevation of over 14,000 feet. Since 1985, this affiliate has built more than 162 homes in Pierce County, and they are the only organization in their county providing homeownership opportunities to households making 30 to 60 percent of the area median income.

Costs
Participant costs are $550, plus travel expenses. The $550 includes all meals, lodging and a donation to the affiliate. (Please note: Lodging will most likely be modest. Some participants will need to bring a sleeping bag.)

Payments are nonrefundable and will be donated to the participating affiliate should the participant not be able to join us for any reason.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available to participants who demonstrate need. The participant application includes the opportunity to apply for scholarship funds.

No scholarships are guaranteed; recipients will be notified with their acceptance to a trip. You can choose to apply for a

  • Half-program scholarship ($275 trip cost)
  • Full-program scholarship ($550 trip cost)
  • Full air fare and full program fee scholarship (flight costs, plus $550 trip cost)


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