Volunteers are the lifeblood of Loudon County Habitat.
They fill key roles in our day-to-day work, including on the construction site, in the ReStore, in the administrative office, and further our mission in many important ways.
Volunteers assist with family selection, serve as support for our partner families as they go through the program, help with fundraising, and share the Habitat story with others, both on a personal level and when they speak at civic clubs or other groups.
For more information about becoming involved with Loudon County Habitat for Humanity, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Sammie Shanks at (865) 640-5578 or email her at Sammie@loudoncountyhabitat.org.
Construction
We build up to 4 homes in Loudon County every year. These homes include Energy Star, EarthCraft, and LEED practices. A combination of volunteers, future homeowners, and professional contractors are used for building each home. In addition to building new houses, Loudon County Habitat for Humanity also constructs one and two bedroom efficiency homes for seniors living in run down mobile homes and renovate existing homes for sale to low income families.
Habitat ReStore
The Loudon County Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a major source of funds for building Habitat houses in Loudon County. The ReStore is open to everyone and provides a source of reasonably priced new and used clothing, household and decorative items, tools, and furniture for area families and for others who purchase items and then pass them on to a family that is in crisis or in need of a special helping hand.
Women Build
Though our neighborhoods are comprised largely of women and children, they are also the population most likely to be affected by poor living conditions. Habitat’s Women Build program provides the opportunity for women to take a proactive step in serving their communities. Since 2002, 11 families have achieved homeownership through a Women Build in Loudon County. Since then, hundreds of Loudon County women have been involved in our Women Build Program.
Veterans Build
Through this initiative, we provide volunteer and homeownership opportunities to U.S. veterans, military service members, and their families. Safe, decent, affordable housing is the centerpiece of Veterans Build. We also provide volunteer experiences that bring together veterans, military families, and their neighbors.
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