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Habitat for Humanity “Learn and Build” participants raising walls on Lafayette Habitat’s 100th home
Lafayette, La. (July 29, 2014) – This week, 16 high school students from across the U.S. will volunteer with Lafayette Habitat for Humanity for 9 days as part of Habitat for Humanity International’s “Learn and Build Experience,” which provides young people, ages 16 to 18, the opportunity to travel to a new community, get involved in Habitat’s...
Vacancy Announcement: Finance Director
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Position Summary: The Finance Director will be responsible for all financial accounting, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, notes receivable, payroll, general ledger, budget, audit preparation, grant administration and financial reports for...
Cane Cutter’s Fundraiser
Take us out to the ball game! Lafayette Habitat for Humanity is excited to partner up with our local AA baseball team, the Cane Cutter's, for a give-back night! On Thursday, July 31st, at 7 PM, join our Habitat staff and crew for a night of baseball at Fabacher Field. Since our event is taking place on Thirsty Thursday, soda and domestic beer...
Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s team up for National Women Build Week
More than 10,000 women are expected to volunteer at Habitat for Humanity construction sites across the country in recognition of National Women Build Week, May 5-11. Now in its seventh year, National Women Build Week challenges women to devote at least one day to help build affordable housing in their local communities. This Mother’s Day Weekend,...
Lafayette Habitat ReStore seeking full-time truck driver
We are now taking applications for a full-time truck driver for our ReStore. Please click the image below for more details or visit the ReStore website.
Lafayette Habitat for Humanity hosts over 100 university students for alternative spring break
Beginning this week Lafayette Habitat for Humanity will be hosting over 100 college student volunteers from all over their United States who will be spending their spring break building homes with families in need of affordable housing. These volunteers are participants in Habitat for Humanity International’s annual Collegiate Challenge, program,...
Lafayette Habitat for Humanity Celebrates 2nd Home Completion in Partnership with UL Lafayette Architecture and Design
Lafayette Habitat for Humanity will celebrate the completion of its 94th home with a dedication ceremony on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 5:30PM. The new homeowner, Yoshonna Benoit, along with her six children, family, and members of the community who gave a helping hand, will be in attendance. During the dedication ceremony, Ms. Benoit will be...
UL Lafayette School of Architecture and Design students unveil plans for new “Pocket Neighborhood”
Lafayette Habitat for Humanity is proud to partner with University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) for a special presentation on Thursday, January 30, 2014. Students will unveil their designs for a 13-home “pocket neighborhood” to be built on the corner of Pinhook and Magnolia in Lafayette’s McComb/Veazey...
UL organization surprises Lafayette Habitat family with groceries and gifts for the holidays
Celebrating the upcoming holidays on a tight budget can be challenging, especially for a family preparing to purchase their first home through Habitat for Humanity. Saving towards a down payment and spending time off completing required “sweat equity” hours may mean having to cut back on holiday purchases. However, for one local...
Lafayette Habitat for Humanity Launches New Interactive Website
The organization best known for literally building community now has a whole new way to connect to potential donors, sponsors and volunteers. Lafayette Habitat for Humanity is proud to announce the launch of its new website, which can be viewed at www.habitatlafayette.org. “After years of having a minimal web presence, we’ve been very fortunate...