Continue reading Habitat for Humanity (HFH): Management of Volunteers and Build Sites Using Technology

Habitat for Humanity (HFH): Management of Volunteers and Build Sites Using Technology

During our interactive qualifying project we worked with Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester to identify information management systems that would more efficiently track volunteer hours and communicate build site timelines. The implementation of technology into HFH’s volunteer and project management will allow them to grow as an organization and provide more affordable housing to residents in…

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Continue reading Habitat for Humanity (HFH): Management of Volunteers and Build Sites Using Technology

Habitat for Humanity (HFH): Management of Volunteers and Build Sites Using Technology

During our interactive qualifying project we worked with Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester to identify information management systems that would more efficiently track volunteer hours and communicate build site timelines. The implementation of technology into HFH’s volunteer and project management will allow them to grow as an organization and provide more affordable housing to residents in…

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Continue reading Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester: Marketing and Recruiting College Student Volunteers

Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester: Marketing and Recruiting College Student Volunteers

Project Description The Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester ReStore outlet strives to eliminate poverty through housing. The ReStore uses the sales profit from donated items to fund Habitat for Humanity building days, days where houses are built for the community. To raise money for their builds, ReStore offers home improvement accessories, building materials, furniture and…

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Continue reading Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Improving Environmental Conditions

Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Improving Environmental Conditions

Welcome to our page! During our interactive qualifying project we worked in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester Area ReStore to identify solutions to the environmental issues within their facility. Our project team provided solutions to Habitat for Humanity to reduce the temperature in the warehouse during the summer. Project Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit…

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Continue reading Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Weight Estimation Method

Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Weight Estimation Method

Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1965 by Millard and Linda Fuller. Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to build houses for those who are in need. The organization has expanded over the years and now Habitat for Humanity is a world-wide organization that has aided in building more than 800,000 houses by…

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Continue reading ReStore Volunteers: A ‘Hand Up’ for the Worcester Community

ReStore Volunteers: A ‘Hand Up’ for the Worcester Community

Communities around America are afflicted with homelessness, which threatens the livelihood of those communities. Habitat for Humanity, a global nonprofit organization, has made it their mission to help those communities by building homes and instilling hope. To aid in such a challenge issue, Habitat’s founded local ReStores around the country. These ReStores generate funds to…

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Continue reading Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore: Marketing Strategy

Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore: Marketing Strategy

Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester was founded in 1985 and in 2010 started its ReStore program.  The ReStore program is essentially the backbone for the Habitat for Humanity’s building operations. It allows the public to donate furniture, appliances, building materials and other items that are no longer wanted, but are still reusable. Customers then come…

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