GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County along with members of the Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths will hold a wall raising next Wednesday for its second Abraham Build home.
This wall raising also will celebrate the construction of the 400th build by Habitat for Humanity Greenville County. As part of the Bridge Builder series, this build strives to bring these faith communities together to foster dialogue and deeper understanding of their varying faiths through the joint construction of a Habitat for Humanity home.
The event will be held at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, at 425 Webster Road, Greenville
With the support of the City of Greenville, and Greenville Housing Authority, Habitat is building 29 new homes in Heritage Hills, which is located in the Nicholtown neighborhood. This community will cover a three-acre parcel located near Downtown Greenville. The plan ultimately provides what the community and families need:
Access to affordable, well-constructed housing
Financial stability
Self-sufficiency and overall well-being
The Abraham Build series promotes Interfaith dialogue, and is supported by the following partners:
Christ Church
Congregation Beth Israel
Earle Street Baptist Church
First Baptist Greenville
Greenville Muslim Community
Temple of Israel
Westminster Presbyterian Church
ScanSource Charitable Foundation
The Birk Family Foundation
About Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County opened its doors in 1985 to bring families, community partners, and volunteers together to construct affordable, energy-efficient homes that help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance. As of May 2021, Habitat Greenville has completed the construction of 383 homes. Habitat Greenville received the 2017 Builder of the Year award from EarthCraft, and in recognition of financial health, accountability, and transparency, maintained a 4-Star Charity status by Charity Navigator. Learn more at www.habitatofgreenville.org.
Habitat Greenville ReStores are located at 3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard in Taylors and 1659 Woodruff Rd., Greenville, SC 29607. Call 864-312-5016 for free donation pick-up.