Habitat for Humanity Spring Break Trip 2019
March 13, 2019
Over this year’s spring break the WAC Habitat for Humanity Club traveled to Mobile, Alabama to help with the local Habitat affiliate there
Over spring break, Habitat for Humanity traveled down to Mobile, Alabama to participate in a service trip. There were a total of 30 participants, including students from a variety of different clubs and organizations. It was the furthest the club had ever traveled away from the college for a trip. The group enjoyed the new experience and the warm weather down south.
Throughout the week the club worked to help update Mobile’s Habitat for Humanity Restore, doing renovations and finishing touches on several of the houses owned by the Mobile Habitat for Humanity affiliate. Restores are stores associated with the Habitat for Humanity organization that take in donations of furniture, appliances, tools, etc. and sell them for an affordable price. The profit from the restores goes back into the costs for building new Habitat homes. Some of the things members of the club were able to do throughout the week included painting, flooring, and siding. The group was also able to spend a lot of time together doing fun activities like going to the beach and exploring the local area.

The club takes a group photo in front of the Restore. Victoria Gill

Several WAC "Habitaters" take a photo after replacing some old siding on a house. Victoria Gill

Members Caitlyn Creasy ‘20 and Nate Bonsib ‘19 work together to tear up old carpeting at the Restore. Victoria Gill

11 members from WAC’s Habitat for Humanity club take a photo outside of the house they just renovated. Victoria Gill

The club stretches after lunch one day before getting back to work. Victoria Gill

The team spent a half-day relaxing on the beach and swimming in the ocean. Victoria Gill

The club's executive board poses for a photo. Victoria Gill