Knoxville Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s celebrated National Women Build Week by kicking off construction of a new home for future homeowner Kendra. Kendra is a Certified Nursing Assistant raising her three children in a tiny two-bedroom home that’s in desperate need of repairs. Pictured with Kendra and her family are Women Build Honorary Chair Abby Ham, Knoxville Habitat Director of Development Angie Sledge, Director of Marketing & Communications April Timko and Women Build volunteers.. Image by Habitat for Humanity.

KNOXVILLE – Broadcast personality Abby Ham and volunteers joined Knoxville Habitat for Humanity during the first build day of National Women Build Week. Lowe’s helped launch National Women Build Week to empower women to advocate for affordable housing and spotlight the homeownership challenges faced by many. This year, more than 17,000 women including Lowe’s Heroes volunteers from across the country, are expected to volunteer at construction sites as part of Habitat’s 2017 National Women Build Week.

The Knoxville Habitat Women Build continues through June 24. More information can be found at knoxvillewomenbuild.com.