Habitat for Humanity
Christ Church works in conjunction with Fort Bend Habitat to build a Habitat for Humanity home for a qualified family. Christ Church is currently building its 10th Habitat house in the Richmond/Rosenberg area. Habitat’s philosophy is “hands up, not a hand out.”
Volunteers from Christ Church and other churches work alongside the recipient of the home for 8-10 Saturdays to complete the home. The family must perform 300 “sweat equity” hours. If you know of family that may qualify, review the Family Selection Criteria and encourage them to apply by contacting Habitat at 281.207.2470 or completing the Homeowner Pre-Approval Form.
Volunteers are always in need during the build and financial assistance is also greatly appreciated at anytime. Feel free to join us to “Build Dreams, One Board at a Time.” Habitat is another selection in the Gift Unto Others catalog.
Directions to Build Site (.pdf)
Parking Map (.pdf)
Habitat Houses (1999-Present)
9th Habitat for Humanity Build
9th Habitat for Humanity Dedication
Team Leaders: Dennis & Valerie Dull
Financial Needs
We still need to raise $5,000 to cover the costs of constructing the home. If you would like to donate, you may do so at the church office or during worship (indicate "Habitat" in the memo line of your check). You may also give online using the button below and selecting the "Habitat for Humanity" fund.
- A Habitat Home now costs $60,000. Labor is donated (by us!)
- That’s a 25-30% increase over previous years.
- The Christ Church Habitat Ministry raises these funds outside the church budget completely through donations.
- You can double your donation by checking with your Human Resource Department to see if your company will match it.
- Donations made out to Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity can be earmarked to Christ Church and will qualify for most matching funds.
- Reduce some of the cash needs with non-monetary, in-kind donations, such as: concrete, paint, electrical or plumbing services, air conditioning and heating units, and landscaping.
- If you have friends or family members in the homebuilding industry let them know about the opportunity to support such a worthy cause. If you prefer, give us their names and we can contact them.
Ongoing Volunteer Needs
- No experience is required
- We need at least 40 volunteers each Saturday
- Volunteers can be co-workers, family, or friends.
- Teens can receive community service hours for graduation
- Leery of hammers? Use a paintbrush, landscape or help with food, mailings, or calling volunteers. We have plenty of opportunities.
If you are a minor, please have your parents complete the Release and Waiver of Liability before you volunteer.
People who want to work for any given week should email their name, phone and email information to Mark Buhrke.
Weekly Progress Updates
This is our Construction Schedule for each week 2009-2010.
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Layout |
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Framing - Build and install all walls, start sheathing photos |
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Completed
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Sheathing, porch beams and installed all windows photos 1 photos 2 |
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Completed |
Roof trusses, roof decking, sub-fascia and fascia, Roof shingles. photos 1 photos 2 staff workday photos |
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Completed |
Finish siding and trim. Finish exterior paint. Install insulation. |
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Completed |
Start shed. Start interior with cleaning and preparing floor for tile; start floor tile. Tile shower. Hang interior doors. Start interior primer paint. |
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Completed |
Finish shed and prime. Start interior trim (closet shelves, closet rods, base boards, tub access). Finish floor tiles. Install kitchen cabinets and counter tops, cut hole for sink. Finish floor tiles. Install kitchen cabinets. Start interior paint with prime coat. |
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Completed |
Finish coat on shed. Complete interior trim. Finish coat of interior paint. photo |
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Completed |
Punch list. Landscaping. |