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: 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 – We’ve Arrived

JENNIFER OKULEY We have arrived in Marion County, SC! The team members met in the Lourdes University Welcome Center at 5:45 am this morning for a picture and a blessing, and hit the road at 6:15 am. The drive was quite pleasant, and with pit-stops every two hours, it somehow made the drive seem much … Continued

Habitat 2020: Friday – A Low Country Boil

TRAE GAUBATZ and ANDRE SANDERSON Trae What makes a complete meal? As we close down our final day in North Carolina I find myself reflecting on the week. I know I am incredibly blessed and today has proven this even further. I have now experienced a “low country boil”. This is simply a bunch of … 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