Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity has been selected by Lowe’s Home Improvement to receive a Challenge Grant which will be used toward the construction of the affiliate’s 2010 Women Build home.

Lowe’s Home Improvement will generously donate $40,000 toward the construction of the 2010 Women Build home if the affiliate is able to raise the remaining $35,000 which is needed to complete the home by March 15th.

The Women's Build Program brings women from all walks of life together to learn construction skills and apply those skills toward ending poverty housing. The 2009 Women Build helped a single mother in need of decent affordable housing realize her dream of home ownership.

If you would like to partner with the affiliate on this project by making a secure donation please click here or contact [ Jarrett Hawkins ] at (985) 447-6999 for additional information.

Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity is partnering with HandsOn Network to celebrate the good things volunteers do for their communities through the Give A Day. Get A Disney Day  Program. Starting Jan. 1, 2010, guests can go to www.disneyparks.com to search for volunteer opportunities made available through HandsOn Network and sign up for a day of volunteer service.

Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity will have on-going volunteer opportunities in the affiliate's ReStore and on the construction site as well. For additional information please contact [ Aimee Bourgeois ] at (985) 447-6999 ext. 224.