Habitat For Humanity Hosts Third Annual Build-A-Thon In Cascade Neighborhood

Habitat for Humanity will host its third annual Build-a-Thon fundraiser over the next few weeks.

This year's event will take place at the La Fortuna site in Renton from Oct. 4-8, and Rainier Vista in Seattle from Sept. 27-Oct. 2.

The Build-a-Thon, a fundraiser to benefit the nonprofit organization, encourages volunteers to engage friends and family in sponsoring their volunteer hours, with the goal to help eradicate substandard housing. 

Habitat broke ground on the 2.5-acre La Fortuna site in the Cascade neighborhood, 12710 Southeast 173rd Street, in December 2010. The goal is to construct 41 homes on the property.

All are welcome to participate, and no construction skills necessary. Even volunteers who would rather fundraise than build the actual structures are invited to participate.

In addition to the fun and camaraderie of working toward a good cause, top volunteer fundraisers will be entered to win a slew of prizes including:  7 night vacation package at the WorldMark Resort of your choice, Restaurant certificate, a signed  Edgar Martinez baseball, golf packages, Xbox, a Seattle Seahawks fun pack, and more.

How it Works:

• Register Today
  • A $25 registration fee is required.  You may use our secure, online payment option or you are welcome to send a check for $25 to the affiliate of your choice.  Your webpage will not become active until your payment is received.  Scholarships available!  If you would like to participate in the Build-a-Thon, but cannot pay the $25 registration fee, please contact your affiliate.  There are meaningful Habitat prizes for each level of fundraising achieved. Check them out on the Participant Benefits tab.
• Begin Fundraising
  • Personalize your fundraising webpage with pictures and stories.
  • Share your page with friends, family, and colleagues.
  • Reach for the roof! You may surprise yourself with just how easy fundraising can be. We suggest a minimum goal of $250/shift.
  • If you'd like a paper pledge form please download one here. Pledge Form
• Volunteer
  • Select a volunteer shift during the registration process. Contact the office to schedule more than one shift.
  • We'll send you a reminder email before your scheduled shift.
  • Have fun!
  • All are welcome, no construction skills necessary

Habitat for Humanity East King County 

• October 4 - Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM, La Fortuna in Renton 
• October 4 - October 8 - Your Volunteer Shift
• October 8 - Closing Ceremony: 3:00 PM at La Fortuna in Renton 

Habitat for Humanity Seattle/South King County

• September 27 - Opening Ceremony: 9:00 AM, Rainier Vista in Seattle 
• September 27 - October 2 - Your Volunteer Shift
• October 2 - Closing Ceremony: 3:00 PM at Rainier Vista in Seattle

Contact Gena Guillen at gena@habitatekc.org, or call 425-869-6007 for more information.