CONSTRUCTION CREW LEADER Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, a non-sectarian, Christian-based housing ministry, seeks an experienced Construction Crew Leader, reporting to the Sr. Construction Site Supervisor.  This part-time position, based in Coatesville, Pa, is for 24 hours a week: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.  Additional hours will be available on an as needed basis.  The [...]

Don’t miss your chance to start 2012 off the right way: make your tax-deductible gift by December 31 and help us to build affordable homes in partnership with those in need. Your donation will not only help us towards our construction goal of 10-12 houses per year, but it will also be an investment in [...]

Instead of giving more things, give a gift with more meaning! Make a contribution in someone’s honor to help support Habitat for Humanity of Chester County. Gifts are available at many different levels:         Lumber- $5           Tools- $10           Drywall- $20           [...]

Habitat for Humanity of Chester County is using new software to make it easier for volunteers to self-schedule their hours. VolunteerUP is a Volunteer Management System designed specifically to build volunteer participation for Habitat for Humanity affiliates.  It will help us to organize our volunteers, build capacity, and save money; and makes it very simple [...]

On Saturday, August 27 volunteers, donors, community leaders and future homeowners gathered on Community Lane, Coatesville for a groundbreaking ceremony. The event marked the start of two new Habitat  for Humanity of Chester County affordable homes.  Bentley Systems and Meridian Bank have signed on as house sponsors and the annual Builders’ Competition is supplying the [...]

Lowe’s Downingtown is holding a free clinic to teach women basic construction skills in conjunction with National Women Build Week. Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: Lowe’s Downingtown (1250 Cornerstone Blvd, Downingtown, PA 19335) Topics: How to safely use hand and power tools How to install drywall and insulation [...]