Carter Work Project volunteers lend a hand to the Charlotte community’s work building a thriving neighborhood at the historic site where an all-Black, segregation-era school called Plato Price stood. The once-empty lot is being transformed into an affordable, vibrant neighborhood with single-family homes, walking paths, nature areas and a community meeting space.
Earlier this year, Habitat Brazil partnered with young volunteers from Guilherme Dummont Villares and Saint Francis high schools to improve the living conditions of 18 families in the favela of Heliopolis.
When T.J. graduated from college he faced all of the same questions and opportunities that so many graduates face, but he says he “chose a much more fun route” by serving with AmeriCorps.
Meet just two of the women whose lives are changing, thanks to this annual event.
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.
Rapid response is essential after a disaster, but it’s just as important to help communities prepare for the next time nature strikes.
