Women Build

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.

Whether you are a seasoned builder or a novice with a hammer, you will discover women investing in the community they love by building strength and stability through affordable homeownership.

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Women Build Participation Policy

At Lexington Habitat for Humanity, we believe that building homes also builds strength, stability and independence. Our Women Build event is intentionally designed to create an empowering space for women – a place where women can lead, learn, and support one another in a field where their voices and skills have too often been left out.

We encourage women of all backgrounds, skill levels and experiences to take part, especially those who may never have picked up a hammer before. Through this experience, we hope to build not just a home, but a community supporting the hope of women striving for homeownership.

Why Women Build?

Women are more likely to face higher housing cost burdens than men at every income level.
On average, single women pay more for mortgages and receive less favorable lending terms than single men, even when credit profiles are similar.
In many parts of the country, women must earn significantly more than men to afford the same home, due to the gender wage gap and rising housing costs.
Single mothers face some of the highest barriers to stable homeownership, contributing to long-term economic insecurity for entire families.

Women Build is our way of responding to these disparities with action, tools, and community.

While the event centers and celebrates the voices and leadership of women, we welcome all individuals who share our values of inclusion, respect, and service. Volunteers of all gender identities are invited to participate in a spirit of allyship and support.

This is more than a construction event. Women Build is a celebration of the leadership, resilience, and skill women bring to every aspect of building strong communities.