Women from across King County will come together starting tomorrow for Women Build Week to support Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County. Given current COVID considerations, and to ensure volunteer safety, many will be participating via virtual events, with small teams onsite during the week at various Habitat projects. A team from Prime Electric, the event’s major sponsor, will be onsite at the Lake City site tomorrow for the first day of activities.
Men are also encouraged to raise or donate at least $150 to Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County. After signing up at www.Habitatskc.org/WomenBuild, they may choose a date and location to volunteer Saturday through Saturday, October 3 through Saturday, October 10. People may register as individuals or build teams from among work colleagues, friends neighbors, faith communities and family members. (Youth under the age of 16 are unable to participate due to safety considerations Notable events planned that commemorate the occasion and build awareness of the need for affordable housing include:
Building with Beauty Queens (a group from Mrs. Washington America and friends), on Saturday, October 3 at 9:00am at La Fortuna – 17286 127th Ave SE Renton WA. Several local and international pageant winners are teaming up to build onsite at Habitat’s La Fortuna project in Renton. Participants include:Linda Hoffner – Mrs. Washington America 2020
- Valerie St. John – Mrs. Washington American 2020
- Beckie Takashima – Miss Washington for America 2020
- Pamela Curnel – Mrs. Italy World 2021
- Neelam Chahlia – Mrs. Washington America 2019
- Melissa Curnel – Ms. Washington Hope Heart
- Magan Waldron – Mrs. Washington America 2018
- Natalie Luttmer – Mrs. America 2017
The mission statement of the Mrs. Washington/Mrs. America/Mrs. World organizations is to “empower and mentor women to make a difference in their communities,” and the team’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity aligns perfectly with this mission.
Women Leading with Impact Panel – Building Resiliency and Determination on Wednesday, October 7 at 12:00pm
Join Habitat for a virtual panel conversation with local female leaders who reveal how they navigate the disruptions and changes of the world around them and move forward with resiliency. This discussion will provide insightful perspectives on what they have learned and how to thrive in even the most challenging times. Moderated by Duana Koloušková, Partner, Johns Monroe Mitsunaga Koloušková PLLC, panelists include:
- Sara Angus, Director, Construction & Design Services, Starbucks
- Beth Halvorsen, Executive Managing Director, Market Leader – Puget Sound Brokerage Colliers International
- Esther Richmond, Vice President, Community Relations Manager II, Bank of America
- M.J. Vigil, Vice President, Chief People and Brand Officer, PEMCO Insurance
Zoom Classes – DIY Home repair and Instruction – Thursday, October 9 at 5:30pm
Learn from Habitat staff and local professionals from the Lowe’s Tukwila Store how to perform simple repairs and DIY projects. Dates & times TBD during women build week. Register today to receive the virtual event link and description.
Women of Impact Build Community Celebration – Saturday, October 10 at 9:00am La Fortuna – 17286 127th Ave SE Renton WA
The culmination of Women Build week will be celebrated by female community leaders at Habitat’s La Fortuna site in Renton.
Join us! Register for Women Build and learn more about the above activities.