Two long-time Wichita Habitat for Humanity volunteers have some incredible memories of working alongside Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter during Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Projects. These life-changing Work Projects were created by the Carters in 1984. You can see a timeline and photos here. Lorrie Beck has volunteered on 12 Carter Work Projects Lorrie said that Carter always reminded volunteers …
Andi’s Building a Home, a Future
Andi loves building his home alongside volunteers. While he’s working alongside volunteers, Andi is earning “sweat equity,” which is a requirement of the Habitat program. Couples must earn 400 hours and individuals earn 250 hours, working on the homes of other Habitat homeowners and then their own “It doesn’t seem like work. The volunteers and staff are really dedicated. They …
Danielle Johnson to serve as executive director, starting in June
We’re excited to welcome Danielle Johnson to Wichita Habitat for Humanity. She’ll join the staff on June 14 as our executive director, succeeding Ann Fox who is retiring after nearly a decade of service. Danielle currently is the assistant director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Wichita State University. “I look forward to being able to continue this …
Welcome to Wichita Habitat, Melissa!
By Kathy Lefler/Communications & Marketing Manager Melissa, our new AmeriCorps Construction Crew Leader, likes to learn, serve and be outside. So her new job is the perfect fit! “I don’t know what I’d be doing if I wasn’t working here!” – Melissa “I like to learn and the best part of this job is all the knowledge that the people …
Building homes, learning skills & having fun
By Maria, AmeriCorps NCCC team member serving with Wichita Habitat Our team’s days on the worksite are filled with lots of construction experience, improving skills, and fun. Being able to see the process of constructing a house from start to finish is one of our favorite aspects of this experience. While working on the site, it is inspiring to see …