Lowe’s employees have a longstanding history of participating in Habitat’s Carter Work Project, and they are continuing their enduring support at the 2023 event by helping to build homes and community in Charlotte, North Carolina.
A key group of volunteers are those who serve as committee members to move the mission forward, like Dave Hamra, family selection committee member with Tucson Habitat.
“My time in AmeriCorps has really reinforced that helping people is what I want to be doing.”
Lasting connections like these can inspire us and strengthen our resolve to build — together — a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Research has shown that volunteering is associated with improved health and well-being, including increased longevity, adoption of healthy lifestyles and reduction in depression and stress. Dive into the research around these benefits in our evidence brief.
Check out this year’s house photos, featuring volunteers from the 2019 Carter Work Project in Nashville, Tennessee.
For Jarrell Howell, AmeriCorps became an outlet for leadership skills honed in the U.S. Army.
We train people like Sharada in the skills needed to help with post-earthquake rebuilding efforts in Nepal.
Twenty-two-year-old Kannika Nhem began volunteering with Habitat Cambodia in 2019 for personal growth. And while it has been a fun way to meet new people, develop her talents and explore her interests, she remains a volunteer for another reason.
“I find that the most important inspiration now comes from my fuller understanding of the housing issue in Cambodia and all the ways Habitat works to solve it,” says the university student. “Not only is Habitat Cambodia building safe shelters and environments, but they are also helping people increase their knowledge and skills so that they can keep their income and housing stable.”
The trip from Wisconsin to South Jersey was to help build another Habitat house, or so Anne thought. Jed had other plans.