Month: March 2020
Women Build Day 2020
Since 1991, the Women Build event has brought awareness to how the lack of safe and affordable housing has the largest impact on single mothers and their families. Within the last three decades, it has grown into an international event. Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s continue to partner this year, …
Filling the “Missing Middle”
In our February 2020 Newsletter, I talked about the remarkable energy efficiency of the homes we currently build, the additional cost of construction required to exceed the City of Bellingham’s 2035 Climate Action Plan Task Force recommendations, and the journey Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County has made in adapting …
Greg Jipson (and Cody): Volunteer Champions
We value our volunteers, who come from many different backgrounds and have a variety of experience. One of our star volunteers is Greg Jipson, who you can see frequently in the Habitat Store. A native of Bellingham Washington, Jipson graduated from Sehome High School in 1970 and then jointed the …
One volunteer’s pathway into the building trades
Trade apprenticeships are a way that students can gain certified skills that can help lead them to good jobs. One pathway into exploring the exciting world of the building trades is by first becoming a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. Volunteering allows everyone the chance to try out tools and …