GREENVILLE, SC – Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and Juneteenth GVL are coming together to build a home in the Nicholtown community this Spring.
This historic union will start with a special celebration event on Wednesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. at the Phillis Wheatley Center, bringing together community leaders, volunteers, and sponsors to launch this impactful project, said Joseph Fields, Vice President of Equity for Habitat Greenville.
“The evening will feature inspiring speakers, local performances, and a powerful discussion on the importance of affordable housing in historically significant communities,” Fields said.
Next, Habitat Greenville will lead a Wall Raising Ceremony on Wednesday, June 11, in Nicholtown, where volunteers will come together to build the framework for a future home. To learn how to support the Juneteenth Community Build, go to www.habitatgreenville.org/juneteenthcommunitybuild.
The Juneteenth Community Build is part of Habitat Greenville’s Bridge Building Series, an on-going string of projects that bring together people from various backgrounds to create more affordable housing in the community.
This initiative aligns with Juneteenth GVL’s mission to celebrate freedom, empower the community, and create sustainable opportunities for economic advancement, said Rueben Hays, Founder and Chair of Juneteenth GVL.
“This partnership represents more than just constructing a home — it’s about building a stronger, more equitable future,” Hays said. “We are proud to join forces with Habitat Greenville to ensure homeownership becomes a reality for more families in historically significant neighborhoods.”
As part of the Juneteenth Community Build, Hays will be making a $10,000 donation. In addition, Best Rest will be giving in a gift in kind, and First Baptist Church Greenville is a donor as well.
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