Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West (HFHSTW) welcomes and depends upon volunteers to help support our mission to build homes, community and hope for west St. Tammany Parish. Since 1981, HFHSTW volunteers have helped to build over 200 homes and served over 400 families in west St. Tammany. In addition to the actual construction of homes for volunteers ages 16 and up, and retail work in the ReStore for ages 14 and up, HFHSTW believes that the youth (ages 5-25) of our community are a key element to the future fulfillment of our mission. With this in mind, HFHSTW has developed a Youth Opportunities Booklet to provide samples of creative activities and programs which engage and retain youth involvement and support.

The following is just a sampling of some of the creative solutions Habitat for Humanity affiliates nationwide have utilized to engage youth. Through these activities youth, both under the age of 16 and over, are truly able to develop an understanding and engage in furthering the mission of Habitat for Humanity.

Activities are targeted to different age ranges: there are activities for children as young as five and some activities and lesson plans that would work for collegiate students. The activities listed include:

• classroom lesson plans,
• crafts,
• fundraising ideas,
• building projects and
• ways to raise awareness in the community.

View or download the Youth Opportunities Booklet.

While the list is long, Habitat for Humanity STW is always looking for new ideas for youth to understand and join our mission. We encourage you to contact Katie Kumprey, Development Assistant, with any question or comments at email or by calling 985-893-3172, ext. 230.

CURRENT LOCAL YOUTH PARTNERS

On Site Volunteer Groups
Archbishop Hannan High School
Covington High School
St. Scholastica Academy
St. Paul’s School
Fontainebleau High School
Mandeville High School
Christ Episcopal School

Building through Art
Abita Springs Elementary
Covington Elementary
Woodlake Elementary
Lyon Elementary
Mandeville Elementary

Fundraising
Theta Phi Alpha Southeastern Louisiana University Chapter, Spike it for Charity
Christ Episcopal Elementary School, Post Office Club
Fontainebleau Junior High School, Schools for Habitat
St. Scholastica Academy, Bake Sale
St. Paul’s Schools, Alumni Events
The Lemonade Brigade, Lemonade Stands

Events
Pontchartrain Elementary, Earth Day Can Drive
Christ Episcopal School, Flower Planting and Dedication Decorating
Marry Queen of Peace, Day at Habitat
Girl Scout Troop 377, Dedication Flag Ceremony
Abita Springs Elementary School Choir, Dedication Concert
St. Paul’s School, Service Fair
St. Scholastica Academy, Service Fair
Abita Springs Elementary School, In Service Day Presentation