St. Benedict Catholic Church will soon be participating in our 28th Atlanta Habitat for Humanity build! Signup is ready online for the February dates that we are guaranteed to have 8 spots for the first 3 dates. Jasmine and her daughters Zion(6yrs) and Zylo(1yr) are excited to become homeowners. When we partner with Atlanta Habitat, we join them as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization by building quality, affordable homes. We are creating opportunities for working homebuyer families to thrive and to achieve many other dreams. Please considering joining us by volunteering on one of our Lenten build days below. We will have wooden studs in the Narthex again this year for you to offer blessings and well wishes to Jasmin, Zion and Zylo.
Register here: https://vhub.at/stbenedict
There are other ways you can help as well:
- Please consider donating to the Ash Wednesday 2nd collection to help our Parish cover the Sponsorship costs for this year’s home.
- We are responsible for providing lunch for 40+ volunteers one Saturday work date. If anyone is interested in making/donating a breakfast snack, Muffins, Doughnuts, hand helds, fruit, etc. please contact Glen LaFlamme. to coordinate and discuss in detail.
- Finally, check out the bulletin and announcements for other Parish opportunities still being worked out!
Build Dates and Times
Build Day 1: Saturday, February 7 (conducted in the Habitat warehouse and on site)
Build Day 2: Saturday, February 21
Build Day 3: Saturday, February 28
Build Day 4: Saturday, March 7
Build Day 5: Saturday, March 14
Build Day 6: Saturday, March 21
Build Day 7: Saturday, March 28 (Build and Dedication 7:30am to 12:00pm)
*Build days are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please commit to helping for the full build day. It’s important to arrive on time.
Build Location
All Day 1 volunteers meet at the Atlanta Habitat warehouse, located at 824 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. We will be building walls then moving to the site to build the deck and raise the walls.
All other build days begin at the construction site, located at 415 New Jersey Ave NW, Atlanta GA 30314
Register for the Build
You must register for the build through Atlanta Habitat’s site below in order to participate. You must register at least one week in advance to be assigned for the following build date. We have limited spots for volunteering this year as we are sharing this Lenten build with more of the religious community than in past years, due to scheduling for the National Cater Project being constructed here in Atlanta starting in April. More will be placed on the waitlist so be sure to sign up as St Benedict is often called on to fill spots.
Register here: https://vhub.at/stbenedict
Would you like to bring guests? Feel free to invite family and friends to participate on the build as well! Each person must register online individually. The minimum volunteer age is 16-years-old.
Other Information About the Build
- Water, snacks, and lunch will be provided, as well as all necessary tools and supplies. If you’d like to bring your own tools, feel free to do so. If you have your own gloves that fit and work well we suggest you bring them. No personal power tools will be allowed.
- Volunteers of all skill levels and experience are encouraged to attend! Atlanta Habitat has highly trained leaders on site to help teach you the skills you need. I will be one of your Skilled Supervisors every build day
- Atlanta Habitat builds rain, snow or shine! Please make sure to dress accordingly for the build day. Wear comfortable clothing in layers, that you don’t mind getting dirty. Please remember to hydrate well several days before the build.
- Do you have more questions? See the attached Volunteer Info Packet, which includes helpful information for how to prepare for the build day, as well as a breakdown of the build tasks you can expect on each date. There are only 7.
