Anne Bergeron from Habitat for Humanity visited Global News Morning on Wednesday to talk about an all-female program that builds affordable housing for families in need around Montreal.
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The program is called Women Build 2017 (Les Batisseuses 2017), and they are currently seeking volunteers in the Montreal area for a project starting in May.
“We’re looking for 100 women,” Bergeron explained.
“Each one will commit to raising $500 and take one day off their busy schedules to help us build a house.”
Women are encouraged to sign up individually or in groups and the construction crews will consist of up to 10 members.
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Bergeron explained houses built by Habitat for Humanity are sold at affordable prices to families in need of a home.
This is the fourth year of the all-female program; over 500 women have participated and raised more than $400,000 so far.
“We all know the construction field is predominantly men, there’s a certain solidarity that develops among women when we all get together and get involved in the community,” Bergeron said.
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Registration is open until April 9, and the construction dates are scheduled from May 26 to June 16.