Volunteers Treasure Memories of Carter Work Projects

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 …