Frequently Asked Questions

When will the build happen?

Women Build 2025 will kick-off building in late March and continue throughout April. 

Do I need any special skills to participate?

No skills are needed to build with us! Contractors and skilled volunteers will be on hand to help guide you.

What will the teams be doing?

Our Women Build teams come together to complete the modular home, taking on tasks like installing lighting, painting, and building porches and decks. As your build date approaches, we’ll share more details about the specific project your team will be working on.

Who will live in the house?

Our 2025 Women Build home buyer is Jody Decker, a two-time Powhatan Schools Bus Driver of the Year, a mother of two, a grandmother of four, and a sculptor!

Who qualifies for a Habitat house?

With community partners and donors, we provide affordable home mortgages in Powhatan, where the median home price is $440,000. Habitat offers families mortgages that are manageable, ensuring they can build stability and create a brighter future for generations to come.

To learn about our Habitat homeownership program please visit https://www.habitatpowhatan.org/home-builds

What are the team sizes and fundraising commitments?

We have two team options - a team of 8 people with a $2,000 fundraising commitment and a mini-team of 4 people with a $1,000 fundraising commitment.

How long does my team have to fundraise?

You and your team have two months from the date of team creation to meet your goal. Once the goal is met, you’ll be able to schedule your build date.

What happens once we are done fundraising?

When you have reached your goal, Kathy Murray, our Resource Development Manager will reach out to you with the next steps. 

How do I set up a team?

To set up a team online chose the "Join or form a team" tab of the navigation bar. From there you will walk through the steps of registering your team. If you need more help with the online setup contact mckaylar@habitatpowhatan.org.

I don't have a team to join, can I join as an individual?

Yes! If you’d like to participate as an individual with a fundraising goal of $250, please contact kathym@habitatpowhatan.org, and we will connect you with an existing team.

Can I sponsor someone who is on a team?

Yes, you can sponsor a team member by donating directly from their personal fundraising page. Click on their name from the team fundraising page to be directed to their personal page, where you can make a donation.

How do I donate to a team?

To donate to a team, visit the team’s fundraising page by clicking on their team name from our homepage. Using the donation button will autofill the team’s name into your donation form.

I can't form a team but would like to participate. How do I do that?

If you want to support Women Build 2025 but can’t form a team, check out our sponsorship page for opportunities to participate as an event sponsor or contact kathym@habitatpowhatan.org.

Who do I contact to learn more?

To learn more about sponsorships or donating to Women Build 2025, please contact kathym@habitatpowhatan.org.  General questions?  Contact mckaylar@habitatpowhatan.org.