Saint Olaf parishioners work with Habitat for Humanity to construct, paint and fix-up area homes for families in need.
In 2002–2007, Saint Olaf volunteers partnered with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, and other downtown congregations, to build numerous homes in North Minneapolis and Heritage Park, a mixed income housing development off Highway 55 near I-94. In 2009, the Saint Olaf ministry transitioned to work with A Brush with Kindness. For many years members of Saint Olaf have participated in the Habitat’s Brush with Kindness program. This effort assisted homeowners with maintenance and upkeep like scraping, painting, and minor home repairs. The parish recently reached out to finalize dates for this summer’s work detail, but we were informed that Habitat is making some changes due to a lack of funding for the Brush with Kindness program.
A new Habitat project is called Panel Plant, where walls are constructed in their controlled-environment warehouse and then shipped to sites when foundations are ready. A variety of skill sets will find opportunity to help at the warehouse this summer!
How You Can Help
This year's volunteer opportunity for members of Saint Olaf will be at the Habitat for Humanity Warehouse
Dates: Monday, August 26 & Tuesday, August 27
Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Location: 1140 Gervais Avenue, Suite 2, Maplewood
Build Type: Warehouse
Number of Volunteers: 15
Online Registration and Waiver- SIGN UP HERE: https://tchabitat.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/stolafcatholicchurch
ALL volunteers must make an account and sign our online waiver BEFORE your Build Day.
Volunteers who arrive without prior registration may not be able to volunteer.
Volunteer Guidelines: Here’s a quick rundown of essential guidelines to ensure a successful volunteer experience:
Sturdy, closed-toe, closed-heel shoes are a must; tennis shoes and work boots are great!
Lunch is not provided by Habitat, so please communicate a lunch plan with your volunteers. Food delivery is acceptable, with a recommended delivery time around 11:40am.
Please bring refillable water bottles, we will have water on-site to keep you refreshed.
You’re welcome to bring your own gloves and/or tools, but all sites will have the supplies you will need. Make sure to label whatever you bring to site!
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Adult supervision is required for volunteers under 18 years old.
Please call the parish office or email MGriffin@SaintOlaf.org for more information.