Carter Work Project
Each year hundreds of volunteers from every corner of the globe join the former President and First Lady for a week of building homes and hope with Habitat for Humanity. This year the Carters are joined by our very own HEBSV staff members; Krysta Morgenthaler, Ben Grubb, and Eliza Schissel, along with 600 other volunteers.
This is the second year the Carter Work Project has focused on Léogâne, Haiti as there is still much work to be done to rebuild after the 2010 earthquake that left 400,000 living in temporary shelters. 100 new houses will be built for Haitian families before the week is over. Follow along with the daily entries from our dedicated blogger Eliza:
Saturday, November 23 – Day 1
While most of us were recovering from our Thanksgiving feasts, the dedicated team of Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley staff and supporters are starting the long trek to Léogâne, Haiti. Read the full update
Sunday, November 25 – Day 2
After an impressive presentation by President Carter, a tour of the construction site, and plenty of introductions, the building begins. Read the full update
Monday, November 26 – Day 3
Our roof starts to take form, friendships with our fellow volunteers grow, and we gain a new appreciation for the relaxing post-work activities. Read the full update
Tuesday, November 27 – Day 4
The siding process begins as our team experiences the difficulties of trying to build quickly with limited resources. Read the full update
Wednesday, November 28 – Day 5
Siding wraps up as we transition to porch construction and Krysta dances on stage for the Carters. Read the full update
Thursday, November 29 – Day 6
Construction moves forward at a frenzied pace as our deadline looms and anticipation builds for tomorrow's announcement of next year's Work Project. Read the full update
Friday, November 30 – Day 7
The Carter Work Project concludes with a surprise announcement... Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley will host the 2013 Carter Work Project! Read the full update
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