Posts by Brent Bohanan
Update: Our Response to Coronavirus
We are anticipating when we can safely welcome volunteers back on our build sites. At this time, we have made the decision for volunteer build days to resume on Saturday, May 30th. We will continue to closely monitor recommendations from Habitat for Humanity International and the CDC regarding the Covid-19 outbreak. We know that safe,…
Read MoreA Brush with Kindness – Mr. Terry
Did you know we serve vulnerable Gwinnett homeowners with home repairs through our A Brush with Kindness program? This Spring, we had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Terry, a Vietnam War veteran who retired from the Army after 33 years of service. He has been living in the Dacula home that his mother bought in…
Read MoreBetter Homes, Brighter Futures: Year 1 in review
In 2019, Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity launched the Better Homes, Brighter Futures campaign. Recognizing the critical need for affordable housing and home repairs in Gwinnett County, we are committed to doubling the number of families we serve. As we complete the first year of this campaign, we wanted to give you an update on the…
Read MoreVolunteering builds more than homes, it builds relationships too
“Hey Ms. Pat!,” yelled a young woman across the construction site. Pat Funk turned her head and looked up. There stood a girl she initially didn’t recognize, but who clearly knew who she was. “You’re Avalon’s mom! You used to come to Girl Scouts!,” continued the woman. As Pat reminisced about this woman, who grew…
Read MoreInternational Women Build Week
March 1-8, 2020 Habitat for Humanity International, Lowe’s and approximately 6,000 women volunteers will unite in more than 235 communities in the United States, India and Canada for International Women Build Week from March 1-8 to highlight the global need for safe and affordable housing. A prelude to International Women’s Day, the global event aims…
Read MoreMeet Hamid & Bouchra + family
“Our home already means three things to us:Stability – something that any individual looks forward to having for their family.Safety – we will get to know our neighbors and know that our children are safe.Investment – we will work hard and know that this home is ours to invest in.” Hamid & Bouchra Bouchra has…
Read MoreMeet Cherone + family
“This opportunity is bigger than just a home. This home gives us stability, mentally and financially. I feel like this is a step towards normalcy. Since my dad died, I haven’t had that. This is amazing and I’m just really grateful.” Cherone The saying goes, home is where the heart is. And though that is…
Read MoreOne More Move
Bouchra has moved 13 times since coming to the United States in 2007. Stability means everything to her and her family. If she and her husband, Hamid, hadn’t been accepted to Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity, they would be facing another potential temporary move. This family of five, one being Bouchra’s elderly mother, is currently living…
Read MoreIt was another big night at the 2nd annual Gwinnett Lights
January 30, we gathered to celebrate our second annual Better Homes, Brighter Futures Campaign in Lawrenceville, Ga. We were joined by members of our community who came together to learn about our vision: a world where everyone has a safe, decent, affordable place to call home. Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity has a goal to do…
Read MoreYou are invited: #143 & #144 Home Dedications
It’s already time for our last two home dedications. The families of these homes have dug in and fulfilled their sweat equity hours, not only by working on their own homes but by supporting each other week in and week out. It has been a joy to watch the progress, we hope you have enjoyed it…
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