Help Build a House, Help Build a Future
The 16-week construction of YPAL’s LEED Certified Habitat for Humanity house will begin this week with the Raise the Roof kick-off on Thursday, June 17th. Volunteers will continue to raise the roof (literally!) throughout the weekend with a ceremonial “Ground Blessing” at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 19th. Volunteer shifts are now closed for this weekend; however, everyone is invited to participate in the Ground Blessing. And, be sure to check out the calendar of events on our website (www.ypal.org) for available shifts. Individuals, families, groups and companies are welcome to sign up.
When YPAL’s members identified in one, clear voice that green issues within the community were of utmost importance to them, YPAL took notice and the Green Initiative was born. That survey was conducted in the fall of 2009. That being said, after months of planning, fundraising, communicating and preparing, it is truly exciting to see the house take shape. Once complete, it will serve as a reminder for the community that Louisville’s young professionals are passionate about building a sustainable community for ourselves and future generations. This house will serve as the foundation for a continuing green movement spurred on by YPAL but carried on by the community.
So remember when you sign up to volunteer, you are not just helping build a house, but you are helping to build a greener future for Louisville!
