This is my third year leading an incredible group of women in the CRE industry for Habitat for Humanity Women Build and supporting this inspiring organization building homes for women led families. This year has been exceedingly difficult for so many and continuing to support worthy causes like this is more important than ever!

Research is constantly emerging on the long-term benefits of affordable home-ownership (financial, health, social, etc). However, home-ownership is a tool that is frequently denied to women, particularly women of color. From the gender pay gap and its impact on credit profiles, to uneven childcare responsibilities that consume time and financial resources, to higher rates of mortgage denials despite superior payment performance, the barriers keeping women from homeownership are massive.

H4H Women Build Chicago: During the three week long effort in October 2020, the South Pullman jobsite will be comprised completely of women. Our fundraising efforts not only go to building materials for the homes, but a variety of home buyer resources, including educational workshops, programs and community resources.

I’ve had the opportunity to meet some of the amazing women who will be the homeowners and truly believe in the hard work both they and this organization are doing. I understand the financial hardships facing so many individuals and businesses in the current economic climate. This has forced many to lower or do away with contributions to charitable causes. (No donation is too small - Please consider donating and forgoing the cost of your favorite coffee order or lunch.) Any support you can manage is sincerely appreciated!

Thank you!
Beth

(Note:  The build site will look a little different this year as all precautions for Covid-19  will be taken, photo from 2018 build)