Since 2016, WPI has participated in the Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge, where we volunteer with a Habitat location in another state for one week. This year we hope to hold 2 build trips - one in the winter and one in the spring, due to increased interest and participation. Members have expressed that the May trip can be difficult for some to attend due to graduation and moving out of residence halls, while the December trip can interfere with travel and holiday plans. Having 2 trips planned will give more students the opportunity to attend. This year’s locations will be announce soon, however, we anticipate traveling after B-Term ends, and after D-Term ends. These funds will help cover expenses such as airfare, food, and program fees. Our goal is to alleviate the costs of travel and food for students - which have been paid out of pocket in the past, and to help with the program fees allowing more students to be able to attend.
In May of 2023, we traveled to Sea Island, SC with 11 students. While there we built a wheelchair ramp for an elderly woman’s home, and worked on insulating some new build homes. In December of 2023, we traveled to Georgetown, SC with 13 students. On this trip we painted an elderly woman’s home, worked on roofing for a new build, and helped construct a storage shed for a community garden.
Do you have any questions about the Habitat for Humanity Chapter at WPI? Please email the student advocate, Abigail at ajsumner@wpi.edu.
Need help with making your gift? Please reach out to Karissa Mongeau, Associate Director of Annual Giving, at kmongeau@wpi.edu.
We recently traveled to Louisiana to work with the St. Tammany West Habitat for Humanity affiliate in Slidell. Our group of 14 students spent a week working on two new construction homes, focusing on various tasks. The main project was the placement and installation of roof trusses on both houses.
Outside of our workdays, we had the chance to explore both Slidell and New Orleans. Some highlights included visiting the French Market and an unforgettable swamp tour!
Your support helped make this trip happen. Thank you again to all of our donors!
Habitat for Humanity Chapter at WPI
524 days ago by Karissa MongeauOur crowdfunding campaign has come to an end, and we are happy to share that we successfully raised $280—thanks to your generous support! Your contribution has made a huge difference, and we're deeply grateful for your belief in this cause.
If you or someone you know would still like to donate to our build trip, you can do so through the main giving form. To donate to us, please select "Other/Write in" in the "Designation" section and write in "Habitat for Humanity".
Thank you again for being a part of this journey. Your kindness means the world to us! More updates to come!
552 days ago by Karissa MongeauHappy National Philanthropy Day!
In honor of this day and in recognition of all donors, thank you!
Your help makes this trip more accessible for students and we are grateful for your support.
With gratitude,
Habitat for Humanity Chapter at WPI
572 days ago by Karissa Mongeau