She Builds: The Comeback of the Year Starts with You

Women Build 2025 | Goal: $75,000

"I prayed for a home. What I received was a sisterhood of women who believed in me, fought for me, and built beside me. This home is more than shelter—it’s proof that I’m not alone."
– Future Habitat Homeowner, Marion County

After nearly two decades, Women Build is back in Marion County—and we’re coming back stronger than ever. With a bold new vision, a powerful community of changemakers, and an ambitious goal of $75,000, we’re building more than homes. We’re building a movement.

💖 What Is Women Build?

Women Build 2025 is a month-long celebration of women working together to change lives through affordable housing. It brings together teams of women—no construction experience needed—to raise walls, raise funds, and raise each other. This isn’t just about homes. It’s about hope, equity, and opportunity.

Led by team captains, groups of 10 will commit to fundraising and building alongside each other and future Habitat homeowners. Whether you’re picking up a hammer or writing a check, your impact is real and lasting.

💡 Why It Matters

For many women, the dream of homeownership is still out of reach:

Women earn less on average than men, which limits access to loans and stable housing.
Caregiving responsibilities often prevent women from maintaining steady employment.
Single women are denied mortgages more often—despite being statistically more reliable in repayment.

Women Build answers these challenges head-on by putting tools—and power—into women's hands. Together, we build strength, stability, and independence.

🛠️ How You Can Help

We’ve set our sights high: $75,000 to fund a safe, affordable home for a woman-led family in Marion County.

You can make this happen.

Start or join a team of 10 women and raise $2,500 together.
Give what you can—every donation adds a brick, a board, a beam to a brighter future.
Share the story and invite your circle to help us build something beautiful.

🌟 Why Now?

It’s been almost 20 years since the last Women Build in our county. This isn’t just a return—it’s a rebirth. A rally cry. A reminder of what happens when women show up for each other. Let’s make history together and show Marion County what women can build when we unite for a cause bigger than ourselves.

WOMEN BUILD 2025

Fundraising Levels

The more you raise, the more you unlock! Let’s build HER future together.

$1,000+ – Big Sponsor Babe

VIP Swag Bag (Pink Hard Hat + surprise donor gifts)
Profile on the Women Build website (photo, quote, and fundraising total)
Featured in our Women Build recap video + personal thank-you highlight
Digital badge for LinkedIn or resume
Opportunity to be quoted or speak at a Women Build event
Priority access to future Women Build & Habitat events
Plus all previous rewards

$900 – Almost There Queen

Pink Women Build T-shirt
Custom Reel or Story Frame with “Almost to $1K!” overlay
Featured on our Instagram Highlight Bubble
Plus all previous rewards

$800 – Trailblazer Builder

Pink Hammer
“Pink Builder” digital badge
Event day kickoff shoutout
Plus all previous rewards

$700 – Powerhouse Partner

“Powerhouse of the Week” feature post (photo + quote)
Spotlight on our donor recognition board (online and in-person)
Plus all previous rewards

$600 – Powerhouse in Progress

Women Build Toolbelt
Mention in monthly HFHMC newsletter
Name added to the Digital Donor Wall of Fame
Plus all previous rewards

$500 – She Builds Boss

Purple Women Build T-shirt
Instagram Story Takeover Day opportunity
Featured “Boss Builder” post on social media
Plus all previous rewards

$400 – Rising Builder

Weekly social media recap mention
Custom “$400 and Rising!” badge to share
Plus all previous rewards

$300 – She Builds Starter

Pink Safety Glasses + Gloves
Grouped “Thank You” social media post
Plus all previous rewards

$200 – Hammer & Heart

White Women Build T-shirt
“Why I Build” IG/FB Story Feature
Included in “She’s Building” highlight reel
Plus all previous rewards

$100 – Foundation Femme

Social media welcome shoutout
Invitation to Women Build Kickoff Event
Digital fundraising badge + thank-you toolkit

Women Build 2025

Raising Funds. Raising Walls. Raising Each Other!

Team Leaderboard

Team Members