Women Build is a movement that unites and empowers women to collectively make an impact on affordable housing in the communities where we work and live!

Taking place this spring, we will host a special series of build days celebrates the strength of women. This is a truly unique opportunity to spend a day, hands on, helping to build a Habitat home while promoting positive, women-led impact. Whether you are learning new skills or simply adding a few to your tool belt, this is a rewarding experience for all involved, and improves the community that you share.

Together, we are looking to raise $25,000 to build affordable housing and fund affordable home repairs for low-income families in Greater Portland.

While Women Build is focused on the inclusion of women in the work of building homes, the initiative does not exclude volunteers of any gender or gender identity nor does it promote discrimination of any kind.

a group of women stand in front of a home. they are wearing matching blue Habitat for Humanity shirts and smiling after a full day of volunteering on a construction site.

Individual Build Days

Saturday, April 22
Saturday, May 6
Friday, May 12
Friday, June 16
Saturday, June 17
All Women Build days will take place in South Portland.

Corporate Build Days

Upon request Wednesday through Saturday
in South Portland

  • $250 fundraising minimum covers cost to build, snacks, a t-shirt, tumbler and a contribution towards our fundraising goal
    • Raise funds for your registration fee by setting up a personalized Habitat fundraising page. It’s easy to use and if you raise more, you can earn incentives. You’ll receive a link with simple instructions when you reserve your volunteer spot.
  • You must be at least 16 years old to participate in this build day

There are many opportunities to get your corporate group involved through a sponsorship!

  • Full Team – $2,500
    • 12 volunteer slots on reserved build day
    • lunch and t-shirts for all of your volunteers
    • logo on event webpage and construction signage
  • Mini Team – $1,250
    • 6 volunteer slots on shared build day
    • lunch and t-shirts for all of your volunteers
    • logo on event webpage
  • Day Sponsor – $750
    • logo on event webpage
    • logo on build day sign along with other sponsors
    • social media recognition
  • Day Mini-Sponsor – $500
    • listing on event webpage
    • small logo on build day sign along with other sponsors

Individuals who go above and beyond in their fundraising can earn even more!

$250 raised = Registration, insulated tumbler, and t-shirt

$500 raised = $250 level + 4 stemless wine glasses

$1,000 raised = all previous gifts + quarter zip sweatshirt

$1,500+ raised = all previous gifts + large zippered LL Bean tote

  • Can men participate in this event?
    While Women Build is focused on the inclusion of women, we do not exclude volunteers of any gender or gender identity.
  • Is fundraising required?
    Individuals are required to fundraise at least $250 to support this build series. This will cover the cost of the day and help us reach our $25,000 fundraising goal to impact Habitat’s affordable housing and critical home repair programs!
    If you do not wish to fundraise, you can learn about our other individual volunteer build days which do not require a donation or fundraising.
  • Do I need to have any construction experience?
    No! While some of our volunteers have experience, most have never been on a build site.  If you have always been interested in learning to build, this your opportunity to experience it firsthand, in a supportive environment!
Sign Up for Women Build as an Individual
Sign Up Your Corporate Group

Thank you to our Sponsors: