Why We Serve

At a glance, the Millennial generation often gets a bad wrap for being considered lazy, entitled, or for having an instant gratification mentality, and yet, at a glance, there are few who unabashedly dare to break the mold. By hosting the 2013 Habitat Learn and Build Alumni Experience, Habitat for Humanity of Saline County has had the luxury to spend the week with students from around the world who are radically dispelling the generational stereotypes. The Learn and Build Experience is a unique build. These volunteers aren't merely learning construction skills, they are also learning about the world-wide housing crisis and how they can help on a national and local level. The students have submerged themselves into the Saline County community, and then, in return are making a direct impact in the community by volunteering not only with Habitat, but with other Non-profit organizations throughout Saline County.

In addition to breaking the mold, they are giving others a "hand up" along the way. The group has broken ground on Saline County's 57th Habitat home, which is being built for one of our partner-families, Hayley Hicks and her three sons, Payton, Preston, and Parker. Hayley has summed up her experience with the LBE group in three simple words, blessed, grateful, and emotional. She is grateful that the LBE students are building a home for her family, and blessed that
they are also building a life for her family, a yard for their dog, and a place for her sons to play basketball.

To learn more about Habitat Learn and Build Experience visit Habitat.org.
 Why We Serve