Volunteer

Youth Programs

The House the YOUTH Built!

Participate in the Nickels for Nails Fund Drive from April 18 - May 15, 2010

Nickels for Nails is a youth-led fundraising initiative that mobilizes youth to raise funds to build and sponsor a Habitat for Humanity home.  Since October of 2007, thousands of students, teachers, parents and youth workers in the Los Angeles area have been involved.  Help raise $150,000 to fund the second youth-sponsored home.  Make a difference through Nickels for Nails and see first-hand how donating extra change can make a life-altering difference for one deserving family. 

Teachers, Youth Group Coordinators and Students who sign up will receive a coin collection container for their classroom along with a how-to guide about starting a successful fund drive.  Teachers can also download curriculum plans to educate their students about the growing housing crisis and how everyone can help in the cause.  The group who raises the most funds during the drive will be eligible to win a prize and be highlighted on the HFH GLA website and newsletter. 

All youth participating in Nickels for Nails are invited to meet the partner family and attend the groundbreaking and housewarming celebrations.  Young people 16 years of age and older can also sign up to build the home.  

REGISTRATION begins in March, so please check back with us then! 

For more information, please contact Melissa Killian, Youth Programs Coordinator at youthprograms@habitatla.org or call (310) 323-4663 ext. 109.