BWIL: Engage

  • Date5/17/2024
  • Time10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Address
    Directions: Habitat Warehouse -south of the southside Kroger on the west side of the road. Look for the BWIL Event and Habitat signs. Parking available behind the warehouse.
    4810 S. Old State Rd 37
    Bloomington, IN 47401
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    Updated 5/16/24 - This event has been moved indoors due to forecasted rain. All registrants are asked to report to the Habitat Warehouse Site at 4810 S. Old State Road 37 for the morning and afternoon shifts.

    Registration Full

    Bloomington Women in Leadership (BWIL) is excited to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County for our Engage Event on Friday, May 17th. Participants will help staff at Habitat complete landscaping projects around several recently completed homes as well as build outdoor storage sheds in the Osage Place Neighborhood.

    Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County builds and sustains affordable homeownership opportunities through partnerships with members of our community. All future homeowners join the program with a demonstrated need for housing; ability to pay back an affordable mortgage; and a willingness to partner with the organization by contributing 250 "sweat equity," or volunteer, hours. After attending homeowner education classes relating to financial stability, wellness, and homeownership and volunteering with the organization, families break ground on their future homes with Habitat! They, and other future homeowners, build alongside hundreds of community volunteers to construct their home before beginning to pay back their affordable mortgage. We know that homeownership often leads to greater financial stability, higher educational attainment, improved mental and physical health, and deeper social and civic connections. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our future homeowners!

    As this is an outdoor event, please come dressed in closed-toed shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. In case of inclement weather, we will pivot to a different project at Habitat’s warehouse. Please check your email the day of for any updates.

    Gardening gloves provided for each attendee by Premier Cabinet Designs.

    Light snacks and refreshments are provided by IU Credit Union.

    More information and registration available for both Chamber members and community members on the registration page. All volunteers must read and sign a waiver to participate. 

          

    Inspire. Engage. Elevate. Empower.

    Interested in sponsoring this event? Check out these Sponsorship Opportunities and email Director of Communications & Events, Kaytee Lorentzen, with your selection.


    Bloomington Women in Leadership (BWIL), an affinity group of The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, is a professional women's group that empowers, inspires, elevates, and engages through mentorships, professional development, and community. BWIL events are open to Chamber and community members. BWIL supports professional women and their allies to build a meaningful network of women through intentional peer and mentoring relationships.

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