Habitat For Humanity Asks For Volunteers For Lufkin Wall-Raising Event

On August 13, Habitat for Humanity of Deep East Texas broke ground on the new Denman Heights Subdivision located adjacent to Denman Avenue Baptist Church in Lufkin. The master plan calls for 10 affordable homes for local families. Here we are, one month later, and the time has come to raise the walls of the first new home.

Calling All Volunteers on Saturday, September 26

One of my favorite prayers is the Prayer of St. Francis. Part of the prayer states, "It is in giving that we receive." East Texans are being asked to put that prayer into action this Saturday. Volunteers are needed throughout the day, 8 am to 5 pm, at 1516 Lilac Avenue in Lufkin. Individuals, churches, businesses, civic organizations, construction professionals, and community members are encouraged to sign up for two-hour shifts or longer to help frame and raise walls, install exterior sheathing, and clean up the construction site. Experienced and inexperienced construction volunteers who are interested in helping build various components of the home are encouraged to participate.

Shift Schedule For September 26

• 8:00–10:00 a.m. — Exterior Wall Framing & Raising: Volunteers will work together to frame and raise the home's exterior walls.
• 10:00–10:30 a.m. — Wall Raising Ceremony. The construction team will pause to celebrate the milestone, share a few words about the project, and introduce the future Habitat homeowner.
• 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Interior Wall Framing & Raising: Volunteers will continue framing and raising the home's interior walls
• 12:00–1:00 p.m. — Lunch will be provided for volunteers who participate for four or more hours.
• 1:00–3:00 p.m. — Sheathing & Cleanup: Volunteers will install exterior wall sheathing and assist with construction-site cleanup.
• 3:00–5:00 p.m. — Sheathing & Cleanup: The afternoon crew will continue sheathing and cleanup as the day's work comes to a close.

A Deeper Dive Into The Denman Heights Subdivision

The Denman Heights development represents an important step forward for Habitat for Humanity of Deep East Texas as the organization works to expand affordable homeownership opportunities in Angelina and Nacogdoches counties. The Wall Raising demonstrates what can happen when volunteers, donors, businesses, churches, community organizations, and individuals contribute their time, resources, and encouragement toward a common purpose. Anyone wanting to sign up to volunteer can do so here.