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What is the Buildable Hours Project?
The “Buildable Hours” project is a joint effort of the RCBA and Central SC Habitat for Humanity. The goal is to raise $65,000 before May 20, 2013 so that we can pay to build a house for a deserving family of the Midlands. The build will be held in the parking lot at 1010 Lady Street every day from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm the week of May 20th - 24th. We need the help of as many Richland County Bar members as possible.
What is the latest news on the Buildable Hours Project?
As of May 8th, 2013, we are still working towards our fundraising goal of $65,000. The response from members of the legal community has been tremendous and we hope that excitement will continue as we ramp up our efforts. We are now soliciting individual donations – see below for more information on how to donate. While no contribution is required in order to volunteer, we are asking that those not associated with a sponsorship group try to make a monetary donation to the project. The suggested donation for each individual volunteer is $100 to help put a deserving family into a permanent home.
How can I make a donation?
Make checks payable to:
Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity
Memo line: BUILDable Hours Project
Address:
Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity
209 S. Sumter St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Online Donations:
Visit the following webpage to fill out the form and make sure you specify that your contribution will go towards the BUILDable Hours Project.
http://www.habitatcsc.org/component/content/article/9-frontpage/201-buildable.html
What is the purpose of the Buildable Hours Project?
Buildable Hours is designed to engage attorneys, associations, staff, and summer law clerks by providing a meaningful team building experience. This project allows the legal community to support Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity’s mission of providing affordable, safe, and adequate housing for a hard-working local family. In the past few years, more than 50 law firms and businesses from across the country have participated in the Habitat for Humanity building projects through Buildable Hours.
How can you get involved?
Law firms can become a sponsor by paying $5,000 for a day of building or $2,500 for a half day of building. For information about individual or small group volunteer opportunities, please contact Jody Bedenbaugh at jody.bedenbaugh@nelsonmullins.com or Ashleigh Messervy at amesservy@habitatcsc.org.
Who is in charge of the Buildable Hours Project?
The RCBA Buildable Hours Committee consists of George Cauthen of Nelson Mullins, Jennifer Ashburn of the Ashburn Law Firm, Will Dillard of Belser & Belser, PA, Representative James Smith of James Smith, Jr., P.A., Jody Bedenbaugh of Nelson Mullins, Anna Pridgen of Habitat for Humanity, and Ashleigh Messervy of Habitat for Humanity.
What is Buildable Hours, Inc.?
Buildable Hours, Inc. is a Washington, D.C. based nonprofit organization of law firms committing financial and physical resources to build homes with local Habitat for Humanity organizations for deserving families. It was founded in 2001 by Rober Goldman, a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Latham & Watkins, and Scott Michel, a partners in the Washington, D.C. Firm of Caplin and Drysdale. For more information about Buildable Hours, Inc., visit www.buildablehours.com.
Where can I get more information and stay updated?
We will keep this page updated and post regular updates to the RCBA Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/richlandcountybar.