From www.chattanoogan.com ….
After weeks of studying manuals and taking exams, the men and women of Urban League of Greater Chattanooga Green Construction and Weatherization Program will put their handy skills to work.
The Urban League’s “green” students will join Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga to help build a home for a deserving family on Wednesday and Thursday, April 28 and 29, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at 5704 Alabama Ave., Chattanooga.
“Working with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga reinforces one of Urban League’s main goals that every American lives in a safe, decent, affordable and energy efficient housing,” said Warren E. Logan Jr., president and CEO of Urban League. “It will require a constant network of partners and members of the community working together to improve our city’s infrastructure and environmental initiatives.”
The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga Green Construction and Weatherization Program is a ten-week program that teaches the fundamentals of green environment, green construction practices and green building rating systems. Upon completion of the course, students graduate with three nationally recognized certifications: Lane Control & Flagging, OSHA 10 and Green Advantage.
To qualify, individuals must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and must be bondable.
“As a group this is our second Habitat for Humanity home construction project. The purpose of the collaboration is to apply classroom knowledge and green practices with hands-on training while making a difference in the community,” said Brandon Bacon, construction trainer.
“We are very excited to have the Urban League ‘green’ students join us on our construction site. Without the generosity of volunteers, Habitat for Humanity would not be able to sell the houses to deserving families at such a low cost,” said Dawn Hjelseth, director of volunteers.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization that has been building simple, decent and affordable homes in Chattanooga. Since 1986, 224 homes were built by Habitat for Humanity and countless volunteers. Volunteers have an opportunity to learn about substandard housing issues, construction and teamwork.
