Be part of the 2019 Carter Work Project, October 6-11, 2019, and join President and Mrs. Carter and hundreds of other volunteers to build more than 20 homes in Nashville.

After more than 35 years, the donation of time and talent by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, continues to inspire and multiply the influence of Habitat for Humanity around the world. Their participation in Habitat's work raises awareness of the critical need for affordable housing - the heart of Habitat for Humanity's mission.

Habitat for Humanity's Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project has drawn more than 100,000 enthusiastic volunteers since 1984. These volunteers have built, renovated and repaired more than 4,200 homes on 35 projects in 14 countries to improve access to affordable housing. The 2019 Carter Work Project continues the tradition and will be hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville.

Future homeowners will work alongside President and Mrs. Carter and hundreds of other volunteers to build 20 new single-family homes during the Carter Work Project week. Additionally, twelve other new single-family homes and 26 new townhomes will be constructed by 2021 with the support of funds raised for the project.

Schedule of Activities

• Sunday, October 6, 2019
  • Arrivals
  • Opening Ceremony
  • Dinner with Habitat Leaders
• Monday, October 7, 2019
  • Build Day
• Tuesday, October 8, 2019
  • Build Day
  • VIP Lunch
• Wednesday, October 9, 2019
  • Build Day
• Thursday, October 10, 2019
  • Build day
  • House photos
• Friday, October 11, 2019
  • Build day
  • Closing ceremony
• Saturday, October 12, 2019
  • Departure

The package includes:

• Air Transportation:
• Roundtrip, (First Class if available) travel for two (2) people from the Delta airport in the United States closest to your residence will be provided for travel to Nashville, Tennessee

• Hotel Accommodations:
• Overnight accommodations for 6 nights will be provided at the Hotel Indigo in the heart of downtown Nashville

• Ground Transportation:
• A Hertz, full size automobile will be provided for the entire week of the event (Fuel, insurance, taxes are responsibility of the participant)

• Miscellaneous Expense:
• A $1,000.00 American Express gift card will be provided to cover any miscellaneous items during the week including evening meals or tourist activities 

About Habitat for Humanity

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S., and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.

About Delta's Community Engagement Efforts

Delta's mission to connect the world starts with its commitment to being a strong partner to the communities where employees live, work and serve. Giving back is core to Delta and its culture, demonstrated by its commitment to invest one percent of net income to charitable organizations each year. Delta, The Delta Air Lines Foundation and its employees contribute thousands of volunteer hours and millions of dollars to a host of causes across the globe.

Information and Reminders

HFH Nashville requests a full day from all Carter Work Project participants. Please plan to be available from 8:00am-4:30pm on build days. 

All volunteers will receive a hard hat, arm band, house assignments, and a t-shirt to wear on the build site at check in.

HFH Nashville will provide safety gear, hand tools, and power tools for all volunteers. If participants would prefer to use their own equipment or safety hard hat, please make sure all items are labeled with volunteer name.

HFH Nashville will provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages at the build site.

Build site attire: It is highly recommended that volunteers wear comfortable expendable clothing and to dress in layers. October weather in Nashville averages a low of 50 and highs in the mid 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Consider taking a light jacket to the build site that you can easily remove. Apply sunscreen in the morning and reapply as necessary throughout the day. 

Each participant will receive a Carter Work Project t-shirt.

The Carters look forward to working hard alongside our participants. However, please note that opportunities to meet and interact with the Carters will be very limited. They will be taking group photos in front of each house on Thursday, October 10, 2019, during a designated time. Participants may not take photos of the Carters.