Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 30, Number 8, 1 August 2013 — Build-a-Thon [ARTICLE]

Build-a-Thon

Volunteers are needed to build homes forpeople in need. Habitat for Humanity is encouraging people to eome out to its Build-a-Thon, a statewide event to build homes and raise money, while encouraging other people to help out year-round. The event will be on Sept. 13 and 14. All money raised by the Build-a-Thon will stay in Hawai'i and boost the organization's efforts to eliminate substandard housing in Hawai'i. The last time the event was held in Hawai'i, an estimated 900 people joined forces to help build homes. Experience is not necessary, but volunteers must wear closedtoe shoes. Volunteers are asked to bring work gloves, a hat, sunblock and drinking water. To volunteer or for more information, contact the Habitat for Humanity group in your area.