Habitat for Humanity-Spokane Women Build events empower women to address the critical need for gender equity in affordable homeownership. By breaking down stereotypes, we will transform lives through safe, decent homes in Spokane County.
Presenting Sponsor:
Empowered Women
Empower Communities
The Women Build construction event may be over – but you can still donate to Women Build to honor a WONDERFUL WOMAN in your life who inspires you to support affordable homeownership in our community!
Keep an eye out for Women Build 2 in October 2024!
Why Women Build?
Join Habitat for Humanity to bring awareness to the inequities women face, particularly in housing:
- 60% of Habitat-Spokane families are led by single mothers.
- 29.5% of single-parent households led by women live below the poverty level in WA State.
- For every dollar White men earn, Latina women earn about $.58, Black women earn about $.63, and White women earn about $.83.
- 50% of Habitat-Spokane families identify as BIPOC.
- The median home resale price in Spokane County nearly doubled from $255,600 in 2019 to $409,900 in 2023.
- Nearly 80% of families approved for Habitat’s Homeownership Program are working 2 jobs just to make ends meet.