12:00 PM
Each month, volunteers and other guests will have the opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look into the varied ways Habitat for Humanity is working to address the need for affordable housing in Philadelphia. This month, we will be learning from longtime volunteer Sally Poliwoda about our annual bike and movement fundraiser, Move for Homes (formerly Ride for Homes).
11:30am – 12:30pm
Join Councilmember Jamie Gauthier and Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia CEO Corinne O’Connell for a discussion on affordable housing, local policy, and what you can do to help. This discussion will be moderated by a member of Habitat for Humanity’s Young Professionals group and allow for questions at the end of the event.
12pm-1pm
In conjunction with the Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service, join PolicyLink Senior Associate James Crowder and Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia CEO Corinne O’Connell for a discussion on race, housing and health in Philadelphia. Crowder’s recently published report, The Case for Housing Justice in Philadelphia, examines the drivers of housing insecurity for low income people of color in the city. James and Corinne will also respond to audience questions.
12:00 PM
Each month, volunteers and other guests will have the opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look into the varied ways Habitat for Humanity is working to address the need for affordable housing in Philadelphia. This month we will discuss the work of our CAPABLE program, which provides aging-in-place repairs for elderly homeowners so they can remain safe and healthy in their homes for as long as possible.
12:00 PM
Each month, volunteers and other guests will have the opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look into the varied ways Habitat for Humanity is working to address the need for affordable housing in Philadelphia. This month we will discuss the work of philanthropy at Habitat Philadelphia!
Sick of sitting at home? Bummed you can’t attend your favorite bar’s weekly trivia night? Dust off your favorite ugly holiday sweater, and join Habitat Philadelphia Young Professionals for a night of holiday-themed Virtual Trivia. Test your knowledge of your favorite holiday movies, songs, and traditions, and prepare for a bonus round featuring your favorite quarantine activities. Prizes are available for the winning team and for the ugliest holiday sweater.