April 2-6, 2012

Students: Herman Chenwi, Ben Fischer, Krystal Hastings, Sam Kim, John Palasits, Sarah Ramstrom, and Shannon Riggins

Advisors: Brittany Budden and Pam Wallentiny

During the week, the group volunteered with Kent County's local Habitat for Humanity chapter to build LEED certified homes.  Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller.  Today, Habitat is a world leader in addressing the issue of low-income housing through neighborhood revitalization and homeownership.  They partner with families, volunteers, and community organizations to build affordable houses in order to sell them on unique terms to families who otherwise could not afford a home of their own.  Since 2007, all of Habitat for Humanities' homes have been LEED certified as a part of their committment to sustainable building.

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The First House Before Rehabilitation	The Group Arrives at the First House and Gathers by the Truck for Instructions
Krystal and Sarah Work on Carpentry Inside the House	Ben Caulks a Seam Inside the House's Wall
Ben and Pam Seat a Window	Brandon, the Site Advisor from Habitat for Humantiy and Herman Work in the Basement
Sarah, Krystal and Shannon on Scaffolding Applying Insulation to the Home's Exterior	The Group Celebrates a Job Well Done at the First Home
Sam, John and Shannon Cut Plywood	Eating Lunch at the Work Site
Sam and the Other Participants Get Ready for a Ride Around the Go-Kart Track	The Group was able to Visit the Shore of Lake Michigan