Q:

How can my organization sponsor home construction in Atlanta?

A:

It's simple! You commit funding and recruit volunteers. For more specific information contact the Senior Sponsorship Manager.

Q:

How much does it cost to sponsor an Atlanta Habitat house?

A:

The fee is $75,000. This amount covers a significant portion of the “hard” costs - land acquisition, site development, building permits, and building materials - of building an Atlanta Habitat home.

Q:

How many people does it take to build a house?

A:

Sponsors recruit 35 volunteers for each of the seven days it takes to complete a home. The total number of volunteers is typically about 245.

Q:

What if we have the funding, but not enough volunteers?

A:

The Volunteer & Special Events Manager can help by recruiting and assigning extra volunteers to your house.

Q:

Can my group volunteer if we don't have funds?

A:

Sponsor organizations always receive "first right of refusal" for volunteer slots, but in some cases they may fall short of recruiting goals. When this happens, the Volunteer & Special Events Manager will recruit additional volunteers. Also, we encourage partnerships. If you have some funding, we can work to partner your organization with another.

Q:

What is the typical build schedule? What tasks happen, and on what days, during the process?

A:

Builds generally last seven consecutive Saturdays (skipping holiday weekends), with the workday from 8 am to 4 pm. For specific tasks, please see the Schedule by Day.

Q:

Are tools and materials provided?

A:

Yes, everything is on site when your group arrives. Volunteers may want to bring their own gloves and tool belts, it they have them.

Q:

My group is ready to commit. What is the next step?

A:

Contact the Senior Sponsorship Manager to determine a start date. Once that is agreed upon, you will receive a formal agreement to sign and return with the required deposit.

Q:

What other expense might we incur beyond the sponsor fee?

A:

Sponsor groups are responsible for providing lunches for the working volunteers, including the homebuyer family, Atlanta Habitat staff and skilled volunteers. In addition, some groups purchase t-shirts to commemorate the build.

Q:

What about publicity - will Atlanta Habitat help promote the fact that my organization is building a home?

A:

Yes, Atlanta Habitat encourages all sponsor organizations to promote their involvement in our program. The sponsor group's commitment provides an opportunity to showcase and elevate community awareness of your organization. Press releases and all other uses of the Atlanta Habitat name and logo must be reviewed and approved by Atlanta Habitat staff prior to publication. Email press releases to Communications Manager.

Q:

Does Atlanta Habitat have t-shirts, hats, and other merchandise that sponsor groups can purchase in bulk?

A:

Yes, shirts and hats can be purchased in bulk and even customized to include your company or group's name or logo. Please contact the Senior Sponsorship Manager for more details.

Q:

Do my volunteers need to have any construction skills?

A:

Anyone who is at least 16 years old can build regardless of level of construction skills. Each project is lead by an Atlanta Habitat houseleader who teaches volunteers task-specific construction skills.