Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro is a community-based organization dedicated to building affordable housing for low income families who were previously living in overcrowded or substandard housing. Both the Greensboro Habitat affiliate and Westminster Presbyterian Church have an established history of partnering with families to build homes. Volunteer opportunities include construction, serving as a family partner, office support, and helping at the Restore.

Click to download a Waiver and Release of Liablilty form if working on a Habitat House. (You may have to register with Habitat for Humanity Greater Greensboro). Download Volunteer Q&A and Volunteer Recommended Tool List.

"Habitat for Humanity is the most vivid illustration of love in action that I know of." Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

Arbor Court Build in Eastside Park

For years Westminster has partnered with Eastside Park to improve the lives of residents there, helping to build houses and a community center. The church embraced an exciting new opportunity to expand on that commitment in the Fall 2008. In its first multi-unit project in Greensboro, Habitat for Humanity is building 20 townhomes in Eastside Park – a community called Arbor Court. Westminster, along with corporate partners Crown Automotive and Gilbarco committed to financially support the building of the first six units of the project. Groundbreaking began in the fall and dedication took place December 13, 2008.

“This project is another example of the fruit produced by seeds planted years ago,” said Tim Rogers, a Westminster member who serves on the board of Habitat. “The potential harvest in the case of Arbor Court … is the idea that we can be a part of building a sustainable community of God’s children who care for each other.”

Meet the home owners

Meet Beverly Waddell. Beverly has the patience of Job. She has waited nearly five years to realize her dream of homeownership. She is an extremely hard worker who has two jobs to make ends meet. In addition to these qualities, Beverly is just an all-around delightful person to know. Read about all the homeowners at Arbor Court. They worked extremely hard on building their homes.

Changing the Story

The following video consists of images and quotes from real Habitat homeowners. Together with the community, their stories have changed.