Habitat 2022: Wrapping Up Our 25th Build

We made it home safely! News of a snowstorm meant that we wrapped up this project a few hours earlier than originally expected. It’s hard to believe – so many months in the planning stages and then the days went by so quickly. The week brought new building skills, new team skills, a new awareness … Continued

Habitat 2022: Thursday – Winding Down

ELSIE NOYES Today was full of soffit, paint, and vinyl. We started the day off at the dormitory at the Habitat for Humanity shop. We finished putting up the soffit and cleaning the floors. While there, we also got to put our handprints on the wall with paint, and had a nail hammering contest! After … Continued

Habitat 2022: Tuesday – God Moments

JAMIE KLEINFELTER Just in these last two days being in Marion County, South Carolina, I have already learned a lot of lessons that I will take with me the rest of my life. Having the opportunity to meet and work alongside Theresa (who the house is going to) has made this experience ten times better … Continued

Habitat 2022: Monday – Tired but Grateful

ERIN SASALA What a day it has been! Connor and I arrived to our destination at a quarter after 5 am. I was able to sleep in a little, which was such a blessing! The sun was out, the birds were singing, there was a floral aroma in the air, and the weather was gorgeous! … Continued

Habitat 2022: Sunday – On the Road Again!!

It’s been two years since a Lourdes Habitat Team took to the road, but we’re back in full force. Destination: Marion County, SC Jamie Kleinfelter, Jennifer Okuley (Campus Minister), Tim Seymour, Madelynn Dubois, Jack Haase, and Elsie Noyes (2nd L to 2nd R in the photo below) met on Sunday morning to pack up the … Continued

Habitat 2020: Thursday – Southern Hospitality

DANIEL HOLLIKER and JENN SOUTHERTON   Daniel Today was our third day at the worksite for Habitat for Humanity, and although it was quite a bit of work, it was a good experience. It has been great each day working with all the volunteers, both those from Lourdes and the local area. The group that … Continued

Habitat 2020: Wednesday – Exploring the Area

ELYSE SCHROEDER and TIM SEYMOUR   Elyse Today has been a really great day! We had a full day off from the work site so that we could explore the area. It was nice to have a chance to sleep in. Around 11:15 this morning, we left to go to Grandfather Mountain in Linville, NC. … Continued

Habitat 2020: Monday – Down to Work

SHANNON WHITE and TIM BROUD     Shannon White Today was my third first day on a build site. The third time in a row I have chosen a construction site over a beach for spring break, and doing so with absolutely no shame. Every first day is the same for me- a wave of … Continued

Habitat 2020: Sunday – We’ve Arrived!

ELYSE SCHROEDER and JENNIFER SOUTHERTON   Elyse Schroeder What a day! It has certainly been filled with a lot of excitement. I was full of energy when I arrived on the main campus of Lourdes at 6:15 this morning for my third Habitat Trip!. I could not wait to get on the road! After a … Continued