Women's Build = fun!

Today I had the opportunity to work with a great group of ladies on a Habitat for Humanity Women's Build event and it was so much fun!

"The annual celebration has become the signature event of Habitat’s Women Build program in the United States. This year’s National Women Build Week takes place May 1–9, 2010.

Leading up to Mother’s Day on May 9, more than 200 Habitat affiliates in all 50 U.S. states are dedicating at least one day to a Women Build. The event challenges women to make a difference in their communities and raise awareness of local housing needs."

With the company of a co-worker we helped today to get a foundation in place for the home. This was my first experience with a Habitat for Humanity build and it will not be my last, it was so much fun. I chatted with several of the other ladies, many of whom have volunteered on several other women's build events. With the help of a few men "Crabby Bill" and Alan we all got a lot accomplished and learned a lot today. If you have never participated in a build event I would highly recommend it. In one day I already learned a ton and met some new friends.