Building Homes, Building Dreams:

Air Capital Build

April 2-June 8, 2024

Wichita Habitat for Humanity is pleased to launch the 2024 AIR CAPITAL BUILD! We will combine forces with partners in the aerospace industry to build three homes concurrently.

About the Air Capital Build

The AIR CAPITAL BUILD campaign is designed to bring people together from across the aviation industry to share our city's pride. Wichita is proud of our aviation industry, and our corporate leadership whose generosity gives so much back to our community.

We want to continue the good work happening in the Rock the Block neighborhood and we are asking you to collaborate on building three Wichita Habitat for Humanity homes in the new year. We believe that affordable homeownership allows families to establish stability in their work and their children's education.

Help us Reach Our $300,000 Goal

77%

Become a Sponsor

Our Family Partners

Meet

Kathy

Kathy's dream of homeownership has burned brightly since 2018. Overcoming past hurdles has only fueled her determination, and now she stands poised to turn that dream into reality.

Her journey is a testament to resilience. Balancing school work with a strong work ethic, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work in 2020 and recently graduated with her Master of Social Work in 2023. She is committed to education, caring for others, and working full time. She has been a powerful symbol for her family and continues to work hard on securing a stable and nurturing environment to call her own.

The chance to collaborate with Wichita Habitat for Humanity fills Kathy with excitement. She envisions not just walls and a roof, but a place to cultivate her dreams – a yard for laughter, a garden for growth, and flowers that bloom with the joy of accomplishment. As we begin this year's Air Capital Build, Kathy is more than ready to invest sweat equity and her immense spirit into this endeavor.

Build Sponsor:

Meet

Luis & Jordan

Luis and Jordan are a young couple in Wichita, KS, determined to build a brighter future for their family. With their son just entering the world, the two face challenges many young parents wouldn't dream of.

Both Luis and Jordan have experienced hardship firsthand. Growing up in families impacted by many challenges ignited a deep desire for both of them to provide a stable and loving environment for their own family.

Despite facing obstacles, Luis and Jordan are persistent. Luis has secured a job at Spirit AeroSystems and they're working diligently saving money for a future home. Their current living situation presents challenges in space, safety, and reliable utilities.

Discovering Wichita Habitat for Humanity offered a beacon of hope. The program's emphasis on affordable homeownership and stability aligns perfectly with their dreams for their family. Through this program, both of them hope to break the cycle of struggle that has impacted their families for generations. With hard work and dedication, Luis and Jordan are confident they can build a home and a future they can be proud of.

Community Build

Meet

Chalisa & Angela

Chalisa and Angela have always dream of a place they can call their own. Owning a home isn't just a personal goal, it's a promise that Chalisa made to her family.

As the first potential homebuyer in her family, Chalisa is determined to establish a secure future for herself, her mother, and her grandmother. Now, as a woman with a steady job and growing credit, she stands ready to fulfill that promise. With a deep desire to escape the renting cycle and begin her journey of homeownership, she sees Wichita Habitat for Humanity as the beacon of hope she has been seeking.

Chalisa's current living situation, while within budget, is unsafe for her grandmother and mother. With her move to a safe, affordable Habitat home, her family will be able to age safely in place.

Chalisa's commitment to creating a better future shine through. She believes that with the support of Wichita Habitat's homeownership program, her dreams of providing a safe, affordable, and accessible home for her family will soon become a reality.

Community Build

Make a Donation

Donate online and help build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter! We build because we believe that everyone, everywhere, should have a healthy, affordable place to call home.

Donate

Build Days

Our Air Capital construction days are one of the most rewarding things you can do to support your community. Whether it be a group through your work, congregation, or community service, we are thrilled to have you join us.

Building a Stronger Community

Join us and leave a lasting impact on a family's life. It's more than building – it's connecting, learning, and growing as a team. Elevate your organization through purpose:

Build homes and hope together

Strengthen bonds and skills

Create lasting memories

Partnering with Habitat allows us to put our values into action, building, bridges and opportunities alongside hardworking families." - Troy Martin
Textron Aviation

What Your Volunteer Day Looks Like:

7:45 a.m.

Check-in/Registration

8:00 a.m.

Orientation/Tasks

8:15 a.m.

Work Begins

11:30 a.m.

Lunch

3:00 p.m.

Site Cleanup

3:30 p.m.

Head Home!

What to Wear and Bring:

Water bottle

Closed-toe tennis shoes or boots

Clothes you don't mind getting dirty

Light-colored, cotton clothing and a hat (for summer)

Layered clothing (for winter)

Consider Providing Lunch for 50-60 Volunteers!

Wichita's leading aerospace companies are teaming up with Wichita Habitat for Humanity to build three homes, impacting local families and we need your help! Sponsor lunch for 50-60 volunteers who will help us build these homes over six weeks.

Sponsor a Lunch!

Thank you to our Presenting
Sponsors

Thank you to our Lead
Sponsors

Thank you to our General
Sponsors

Thank you to our Framer
Sponsors

Thank you to our Cornerstone
Sponsors

Thank you to our Brick & Mortar
Sponsors

Building Homes, Building Dreams

Are you ready to build with us?

Contact Katie Frank, development director, at (316) 269-0755, ext. 110 or email katie@wichitahabitat.org to learn about sponsorship opportunities.