Women Build Brighter Futures: Lexington Habitat Breaks Ground on New 'Women Build' Project

On Wednesday, September 17th at 10:00 a.m., Lexington Habitat for Humanity will host a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new project: the first home to be built under Lexington Habitat’s newly revitalized Women Build program. Plus, as a longtime champion of the Women Build program, Mayor Linda Gorton will share her experience on a Habitat build site and speak to the importance of women supporting one another in the service of something great. The 30-minute ceremony will honor homebuyer Ronnesia, sponsor groups, and the inspiring teams of women who will come together to build this home from the ground up.

Homebuyer Ronnesia can’t wait to get started on her Habitat home at her September 23rd build kickoff. “Habitat will be a blessing,” she said. “I will have a fresh start.”

“Women Build is both a name and a call to action. Women build housing. Women build families. Women build communities,” said CEO Darryl Neher. “Through this effort, we celebrate the power of women coming together to build safe, stable homes and a stronger future for all.”

“Women Build demonstrates the incredible impact of women uniting with purpose,” said Women Build Chair and Board of Directors Chair Beverly Gamrat. “By building a home for Ronnesia and her family, we are also building hope that will strengthen our whole community for generations to come.”

Lexington Habitat for Humanity Women Build is a coalition of women working together to increase access to decent, affordable housing. It is a movement driven by the power of women supporting women on a Lexington Habitat for Humanity build site, regardless of experience level. The program centers women investing in the community they love by building strength and stability through affordable homeownership.

Sponsoring this Women Build project and Ronnesia’s journey to homeownership is a variety of incredible organizations: University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union, The Fenton Dawson Memorial Fund, Jean Cravens, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and Valvoline. Plus, affinity groups and individuals interested in affordable housing banded together to raise funds for the project.