Lutherans Building for Christ
and Habitat for Humanity
Begin House #12!
Working with Habitat for Humanity here at Christ Church has been a vital ministry for eleven years. Since 2000 we in cooperation with seven other Lutheran churches and sponsors have built eleven houses for, and with, low income families to ultimately purchase.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Habitat Central Arizona, can be found on their website at FAQ . (www.habitatcaz.org)
General Information: The work days begin October 22, 2011 and end on dedication day, Saturday, March 3, 2012. The typical work day begins at 7:30 am (October 22 it begins at 6:30 am) and lasts until about 2:00 pm. Lunch is served at 11:00 am. Click here to see the schedule.
Location: 462 S. Temple St., Mesa, Arizona
Age Restrictions: Workers must be at least 16 years old to volunteer on site. No exceptions! (This is in accordance with the Youth Employment Act of AZ) Workers under 18 years of age cannot use power tools nor work on the roof. Volunteers under 18 years old, must have a parent/guardian sign their waiver. Click here to download the waiver form.
Volunteer to Build With Us: This fall construction on our 12th house begins on Saturday October 22 at 7:30 AM with a wall raising ceremony at 10:00 AM. We are building with seven other Lutheran congregations and Concord Construction, the company that completed our new school building. Each church and sponsor will supply four to five construction volunteers every build Saturday.
People of All Skill Levels are Welcome: Every man, woman, and youth over the age of 16 is encouraged to come and help regardless of skill level. A completed Waiver Form is required before you work. Click here to download the form to complete and bring with you on your work day. There is a task for everyone. All tools and instructions are provided and we complete our day by 2:00 PM after a lunch is provided by other volunteers at 11:00 AM. Just bring your willing heart. A sign-up table is on the Christ Church Patio every Sunday between services to register for your volunteer participation. Answers to your questions and information about what tasks will be performed on what Saturday during the fifteen week construction cycle will be available. Click Here Volunteer to Serve a Lunch.
What to Wear: You must wear CLOSED-TOE Shoes. Work boots are preferred but thick soled tennis shoes will be permitted. Please make sure tennis shoes have a solid grip on the sole. Pants / Shorts: We recommend longer shorts (knee-length) or pants. Shirts: We recommend shirts with sleeves for proper coverage. Leave your jewelry and valuables at home. Sun block is recommended.
What to Bring: Please bring a water bottle (we provide water, but only have small cups)
Tools: Habitat provides all hand tools, power tools, aprons, and supplies. There is no need to bring anything unless you would rather use your own tools and tool belt. Do not bring power tools.
Type of Construction Work: No experience is necessary. Volunteers learn from house leaders and team leaders as to what tasks need to be done.
Rain Policy: If it is raining, please call our Rain Hotline to see if the sites are open: 602.262.8679
Provide Lunch to the Volunteers: If you are unable to build, but would still like to participate, consider providing lunch on a Saturday for the construction team of about 30 workers. You need not provide anything fancy, just something to keep those who have worked four hours going for another two. Here is where volunteers that do not meet the minimum age requirement of 16 for construction duty can help out. Click here to read all about and volunteer to provide lunch.
Paying for a Habitat Home: Our coalition collects the $85,000 sponsorship donation required for the material cost of the house from all of the member sponsors. Most contributions received are cash with many donors taking advantage of the State of Arizona Tax Credit program whereby a family can contribute up to $400 dollars per year and receive a reduction of their tax liability by the same amount in addition to taking a Federal Tax charitable deduction. In-kind contributions are also made by several members who are contractors who donate material and labor to accomplish the chores that the volunteers do not accomplish like, plumbing, air conditioning, cabinetry and the drywall tape and texture. Please designate your donation to Lutherans Building for Christ and to read a more informative Brochure, click here.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Another way to support the Habitat ministry is to use one of their three ReStores. These places provide a donor with the opportunity to donate new or gently used building materials and also to purchase the same at a much reduced price.
Answered Questions: If you would like to know more, or sign-up for a particular day to volunteer, or to provide a lunch then please visit us on the patio between church services any Sunday during the season when we're building, or by using this webpage. On the Christ Church patio a representative will be there to answer your questions, receive a donation, or sign you up for a Saturday of working with the finest people you have ever met accomplishing a ministry that will leave you sore, but feeling good to see what you have accomplished, showing the face of Jesus to those in our community providing and needing descent affordable housing.