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PARTICIPATING LEGACY BUILD PARTNERS
Current Millard Fuller Legacy Build projects run the gamut from repairs and rebuilds to new home construction in large and small locations. Some will be looking to host out-of-town volunteers, while others are focused on engaging volunteers from their local community. Here is what we know so far about participating projects. (Click site to expand menu and see more details.)
Builds accepting out-of-town volunteers
This is a special project of Fuller Center headquarters to complete “The Farmhouse” that lies between headquarters in Americus and historic Koinonia Farm. The Farmhouse is slated to become housing for local volunteers.
Email President David Snell at dsnell@fullercenter.org to learn more about this project.
Now accepting volunteers!
Build will be held May 2-May 8, 2021 with a kickoff dinner Sunday night and house dedication on the concluding Saturday. Build days will be Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hampton Inn, 90 Farmers Market Dr., Hillsville, VA
10 rooms available and reservations must be made by April 18, 2021 to get special rate. Call 276-728-2345 and mention Fuller Center for Housing to get rate of $80 per night plus tax. Confirmation code 97323141.
Motel 6, 57 Airport Rd, Hillsville, VA
15 rooms available, reservations must be made by April 18,2021 to get the Fuller Center for Housing rate of $54.99 per night plus tax. Call manager directly at 570-780-2041, mention Fuller Center for Housing.
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COVENANT PARTNER INFO
The Chattahoochee Fuller Center Project (hosts of the 2019 tornado recovery Legacy Build) will be building two new homes in West Point, Ga., for its Legacy Build. One is for a veteran, while the other is for a woman with a 7-year-old son. Groundbreaking is scheduled for June 2021. The main build is expected to be a two-week build beginning on Oct. 4, 2021. Registration details pending. For more information, contact Executive Director Kim Roberts at 706-518-9942 or krobertscfcp@yahoo.com.
One of The Fuller Center’s newer covenant partners, this former Habitat affiliate plans to complete a new home for its Legacy Build project in Dooly County, about 35 miles from Americus. They plan to accept local and non-local volunteers.
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The Disaster ReBuilders will have a Legacy Build project in each of three bases — Sulphur, LA; New Bern, NC; and Galveston/Houston, TX. Scope is expected to include major rebuilds in each location, plus new construction in Texas. They will accept non-local volunteers.
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The Fuller Center of Louisville specializes in converting vacant and abandoned houses into like-new homes for families in need. This project will be part of its “Strive for Five” effort in the Parkland neighborhood, rehabbing five such properties. They plan to host non-local volunteers.
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Builds accepting only local volunteers
The Ginger Ford Northshore Fuller Center for Housing plans a major roof repair as its Legacy Build project. This project will be for local volunteers only. Contact information
This new home build for a family with two children is an extended project with most work expected to be performed on Saturdays. Only local volunteers are being accepted for now. Contact information
Fuller Center for Housing of The Community Mission is planning a major roof repair project as its Legacy Build effort. They are accepting only local volunteers. Contact information
The Fuller Center of Northwest Louisiana hosted the Legacy Build in 2015 and has built more new homes than any other U.S. covenant partner. They plan a new home build for this Legacy Build. They plan to accept only local volunteers. Contact information
The Fuller Center of Webster Parish hosted the 2011 Legacy Build in Minden. Their Legacy Build project will be the completion of a new home. They plan to accept only local volunteers. Contact information
Already dedicated Legacy Build projects (photos & links)
A new home is nearly complete, but the project was dedicated at the end of a very important week on March 20 after a weeklong U.S. Builders trip by Georgia Southwestern State University’s President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program. More details coming soon.
A new home was completed for Rachel Henderson and her daughter, Stella. Complete story.
The 2020-2021 Millard Fuller Legacy Build will look a little different in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. For now, the annual tribute to our founder will be a multi-site event, allowing multiple Fuller Center covenant partners across the United States to honor Millard Fuller’s legacy of service. Covenant partners who wish to be a part of this build can apply at this link: