Why we need to reimagine housing: Jonathan Reckford in conversation with World Economic Forum
Jonathan Reckford joins the World Economic Forum in a conversation about the need to reimagine housing not as a standalone challenge, but as the foundation of healthier, more resilient and more prosperous communities.
Week of Start Date 22 Mar 2027
Work week:
Work week
Monday-Friday (Off Wednesday)
Location:
Charleston, SC
Local Habitat affiliate:
Affiliate Name
Charleston HFH (SC)
Contribution:
$Contribution Amount
200.00
Contribution Description
The cost is $200 per volunteer. We also require a nonrefundable $100 deposit, which must be received at least 2 weeks prior to start date in order for your group’s registration to be held. Each volunteer will receive a T-shirt, and lunch & snacks will be provided daily.
Description:
Description
Charleston Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge offers college students a hands-on opportunity to serve the Charleston community while learning about the importance of safe, affordable housing. Student groups work alongside Habitat staff on active build sites, gaining practical construction experience and seeing the direct impact of their service. No construction experience is required. All training and tools are provided.
Week of Start Date 15 Mar 2027
Work week:
Work week
Monday-Friday (Off Wednesday)
Location:
Charleston, SC
Local Habitat affiliate:
Affiliate Name
Charleston HFH (SC)
Contribution:
$Contribution Amount
200.00
Contribution Description
The cost is $200 per volunteer. We also require a nonrefundable $100 deposit, which must be received at least 2 weeks prior to start date in order for your group’s registration to be held. Each volunteer will receive a T-shirt, and lunch & snacks will be provided daily.
Description:
Description
Charleston Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge offers college students a hands-on opportunity to serve the Charleston community while learning about the importance of safe, affordable housing. Student groups work alongside Habitat staff on active build sites, gaining practical construction experience and seeing the direct impact of their service. No construction experience is required. All training and tools are provided.
Week of Start Date 08 Mar 2027
Work week:
Work week
Monday-Friday (Off Wednesday)
Location:
Charleston, SC
Local Habitat affiliate:
Affiliate Name
Charleston HFH (SC)
Contribution:
$Contribution Amount
200.00
Contribution Description
The cost is $200 per volunteer. We also require a nonrefundable $100 deposit, which must be received at least 2 weeks prior to start date in order for your group’s registration to be held. Each volunteer will receive a T-shirt, and lunch & snacks will be provided daily.
Description:
Description
Charleston Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge offers college students a hands-on opportunity to serve the Charleston community while learning about the importance of safe, affordable housing. Student groups work alongside Habitat staff on active build sites, gaining practical construction experience and seeing the direct impact of their service. No construction experience is required. All training and tools are provided.
Week of Start Date 01 Mar 2027
Work week:
Work week
Monday-Friday
Location:
Asheville, NC
Local Habitat affiliate:
Affiliate Name
Asheville Area Hfh (Nc)
Contribution:
$Contribution Amount
100.00
Contribution Description
$100/person for the week. Three meals provided (welcome breakfast, mid-week check-in dinner, end-of-week farewell/reflection lunch)
Description:
Description
Looking for a meaningful, hands-on alternative break experience? Join Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity for a week of service in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina (45 minutes S/E of Great Smokey Mountain National Park). Students will be immersed in Asheville’s vibrant arts culture, incredible food scene, and miles of scenic trails while contributing to hands-on work that strengthens our community. Affordable housing has long been one of Asheville’s most urgent challenges, and the need has only intensified in the wake of 2024’s devastating tropical storm – Hurricane Helene. With median home prices over $590,000, rents above $1,500, and vacancy rates near 1%, many Asheville families struggle to find safe, stable housing. Hurricane Helene has only intensified this need, driving greater demand for repairs, accessibility upgrades, and long-term recovery support. Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity partners with families to build and preserve affordable housing through volunteer labor, homebuyer sweat equity, green building methods, and no-profit mortgages capped at 30% of income. Our Home Repair program also plays a critical role in helping long-time residents remain safely in their homes – an effort now more important than ever after the storm’s impact. A Collegiate Challenge week offers students the chance to learn new skills, forge meaningful connections, and play a direct role in Asheville’s ongoing recovery and resilience, while creating memories that last far beyond spring break.