Fourteen Habitat Omaha Team-Member Volunteers Will Travel to Minneapolis for Carter Work Project

The team will leave for Minneapolis to build affordable housing on Sunday, September 29 And celebrate the longest-living former U.S. President on his 100th birthday, Oct. 1

What
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha volunteer team members will travel to the Twin Cities to participate in the 2024 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. The project will build 30 new affordable homes from Sept. 29 through Oct. 4 and is hosted by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. This is the 40^th anniversary of the Carter Work Project, and it will celebrate the 100^th birthday of former president Jimmy Carter, who has been in hospice for more than a year. Rosalynn Carter died on Nov. 19 at age 96. The Carters have been tireless advocates of Habitat for Humanity, touching lives worldwide by annually bringing together thousands of volunteers to build more than 4,000 homes in 14 countries since 1984.

When
Sunday, Sept. 29, 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Where
Habitat Omaha’s Midtown facility, 1701 N. 24th St. Team members will load tools and equipment and leave via van for Minneapolis at 9 a.m. 

Who
The team members will include Habitat Omaha Area Director Ken Mar and Chief Construction Officer Drew Lier, who have worked with the Carters or have been on previous Carter Work Projects.

Why
Stable, affordable housing is a critical element of success. It provides physical and mental health benefits, educational and generational wealth-building benefits to families, and economic development for neighborhoods and communities. In the U.S. alone, there is a need for nearly 4 million affordable homes.

About Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
Founded the same year as the Carter Project, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha builds and renovates homes, repairs existing houses, and takes down blighted structures in a five-county area, including Burt, Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington counties. Habitat also works with individuals and families to acquire the access, skills and financial education to become successful homeowners and, along with Habitat affiliates across the state, advocates for better laws and systems. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitatomaha.org. 

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