Category: Volunteers
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Nelson and Marjorie’s Story: The House That Built Love
Nelson and Marjorie’s story began 25 years ago painting a fence for a Habitat Chesapeake (HFHC) house in the Waverly area of Baltimore. “This random guy came to lunch with us, and the rest is history,” HFHC volunteer Marjorie explained how she met her husband of 23 years. She was participating with friends as a…
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Habitat Young Professional (HYP) Program Relaunches with Great Success
Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake (HFHC) is igniting a powerful movement in Baltimore, bringing young leaders together through the revitalized Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) program. Thanks to Brandon Jerome, HFHC’s Volunteer Engagement Manager, this dynamic initiative is already making waves in the community, empowering young individuals to take charge and create lasting change. This…
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AmeriCorps Members Honor Dr. King’s Legacy
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not only a day to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and the incredible strides he made in the fight for civil rights, but also a reminder of the progress we’ve achieved as a society because of his tireless work. Yet, as Dr. King foretold, there is still much…
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Cindy’s Story: Building Homes and Strengthening Communities
“It took me a long time to figure out that that was what was missing from my life,” Cindy Romback reflects on the period in her life after leaving the army. During a time in search of greater purpose, she found new meaning in service to her community and country through Habitat for Humanity International…
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Veterans Build 2023 with Habitat Chesapeake
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Thank you to the veterans and volunteers from PRIME AE, Harkins Builders, and Marriott who joined Habitat Chesapeake in Curtis Bay to build affordable homes for Baltimore families!
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Building On Faith
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We’re building on faith with the North Baltimore Presbyterians! The Baltimore faith coalition teamed up with HabiCorps to rehab a home in Woodbourne-McCabe.
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Women Build 2023 – Empowering Through Service
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Celebrating Women Build 2023 – Empowering Women and Building with Habitat Chesapeake! May is a special month for many — from school graduations to Memorial Day plans, many folks look forward to this month for family cookouts, getting together with friends, and fun outdoor plans as the weather warms up. But many of our supporters…
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Ward Street Wrap Up!
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In 2018, Habitat Chesapeake demolished seven vacant, burned-out houses in Pigtown, Baltimore. The plan was simple: replace the derelict structures with three larger homes. The goal? Transform the 1100 block of Ward Street from blight to stability, fostering a stronger, healthier neighborhood where homebuyers find safety, security and the much-deserved opportunity to build a brighter…
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AmeriCorps Week 2023
During AmeriCorps Week, we recognize the commitment of millions of Americans who serve the country and encourage others to pursue service to their communities. AmeriCorps members, Habitat for Humanity affiliates, and organizations across the country come together during the second week of March to highlight the ways that service from AmeriCorps members helps advance their…
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Nailing Another Year – Checking in with HabiCorps!
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Just off the heels of its sixth anniversary, the HabiCorps Workforce Development Program is stepping into 2023 with hammers swinging! HabiCorps, an AmeriCorps service program, offers 10.5 months of meaningful, hands-on training in construction trades to individuals experiencing employment barriers. Since its inception in 2017, HabiCorps hones in or preparing trainees for successful careers in…
