Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County

Training Tuesday: Ethics – Right & Wrong Behaviors
2021-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
In this learning experience, students will learn about the importance of ethics at school, in the workplace, and in everyday life. Students will give thoughtful consideration and examination of personal beliefs and their relationship to ethics. They will start to develop a personal awareness of values.

Register

Live Zoom Check-In for HIP's (Option #2)
2021-10-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
To prepare for this session please have any questions regarding hours, requirements, volunteering, google classroom, and registration at this time. I will give updates about upcoming sessions and events. We will also discuss closing out the Fall classes and moving into Spring classes.
Facilitator: To be announced.
Registration: Required.

Register

Saturday Academy Speaker: No More Passes — an introduction to the principles of Diversity, Inclusion & Equity
2021-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Dr. LaQuoia Johnson, inclusion strategist and president at a GRACE Culture, will be our guest presenter. The youth will gain an appreciation for what makes them both unique and diverse. They will relate to the ‘feeling’ of inclusion and the impact of excluding others who are different. And they will better understand the difference between equality and equity.
[Partnership with Crosby Scholars AAMPED program.]

Register

Saturday Academy: Self Defense Intro
2021-10-16 09:00 - 10:30 | NC
Youth will learn static stretching, balance, footwork, fighter mindset, and punching basics. Facilitator: Chris Logan, Square of Truth.
[Partnership with Crosby Scholars AAMPED program.]

Register

Saturday Academy: Basic Car Maintenance
2021-10-16 09:00 - 10:30 | NC
Youth will learn hands-on how to check fluid levels (brake, power steering, antifreeze, window washer, and motor oil), change the oil and check the air pressure in tires and more. [Partnership with Crosby Scholars AAMPED program.]
Facilitator: Erich Jenkins, Jenkins Auto Service.

Register

Holidays on a Budget
2021-10-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Building a sustainable budget during the holidays.
Facilitator: Financial Pathways (Money Smart) Lisa Terry
Registration: Required.

Register

Blueprint Tour
2021-10-12 11:30 - 13:00, 2021-09-11 08:00 - 09:30 | Habitat for Humanity for Forsyth County Campus, 1023 W. 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States

Get Smart about Credit (Part 1)
2021-10-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Providing in-depth information needed to understand credit and your credit score—what it is and how to make it work for you.
Facilitator: To be announced.
Registration: Required.

Register

Speaker Series
2021-09-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-08-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Local community leaders sharing resources and topics related to financial freedom and economic success.
Facilitator: To be announced.
Registration: Required.

Register

Lawncare & Landscaping
2021-09-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Providing home maintenance tips and ways to be energy efficient and sharing practical and easy ways to make the living environment (inside and outside) safe and comfortable.
Facilitator:Leslie Rose
Registration: Required.

Register

WSSU Football (Bowman Gray Stadium)
2021-09-25 13:00 - 17:00 | NC
Local field trip – sporting event – fun. Available to the first 12 youth to register.

Register

Home Exterior and Power Washing
2021-09-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Providing home maintenance tips on cleaning gutters and home exterior. Demonstration of power washing and tips. Sharing practical and easy ways to make the living environment outside safe and comfortable.
Facilitator:Jerry Anderson
Registration: Required.

Register

Training Tuesday: Creating Your Personal Spending Plan
2021-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 | NC
Youth will learn about a wide variety of careers, what it takes to get into that career, and what kind of money is earned in each career. They will learn what employers look for in an employee and practice job competencies necessary for keeping a job. They will be able to recognize what makes up a credit score, how to build and maintain good credit, how to manage cash, and keep accurate track of cash flow using a budget sheet. Includes Adult-for-a-Day activity.
Facilitated by Betty Ann Falkner, accredited financial counselor and financial education consultant.
We are excited to offer a Workshop for Parents on this Training Tuesday. as well. Check it out here.

Register

Habitat Construction Site Expectations
2021-09-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-08-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
For new partners to the Habitat homeownership program. Learn about the expectations for you as a volunteer on the Construction site, what to wear/what not to wear, work-site safety, use of tools, physical limitations, working with volunteers and HF staff, and how to sign in to the Volunteer Hub to know where the Construction teams will be working, when and how you can sign up.
Facilitator: Jeff Myers, Habitat Forsyth’s Construction Director
Registration: Required.

Register

Spending and Savings Planning
2021-09-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Providing principles needed to take control of finances and build a brighter financial future.
Facilitator: Financial Pathways (Money Smart) Lisa Terry
Registration: Required.

Register

Saturday Academy: CAREER DAY!
2021-09-11 09:00 - 13:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Speed-dating concept, but a collection of information on various career options is the focus. We will have people representing a plethora of job positions to speak briefly with our youth, to open their minds to the possibilities, and get them into take-action mode for their personal interests. This event gives the speaker the opportunity to deliver their elevator speech and the youth the opportunity to practice introducing themselves: handshake, eye contact & conversation, as well as learn more about lots of career options.

Register

Operation HOPE
2021-09-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Providing principles needed to take control of finances and build a brighter financial future.
Facilitator: Alisa Dunn (Operation Hope)
Registration: Required.

Register

YEP: Summer Reading Enrichment Room
2021-08-30 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-08-25 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-08-23 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-08-18 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-08-16 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-08-11 11:30 - 14:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Stop by the office to check out our collection of books for ages 6-17 portraying African American families or diverse cultures and focus on heritage, leadership, confidence, self-esteem, respect, peer pressure, conflict resolution, striving for excellence, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and/or anti-bullying.
Read the book at Habitat or take it home for up to 2 weeks at a time. NOTE: Books can also be checked out before/after Saturday Academy & Training Tuesday.
Discussions will be held, and incentives will be awarded during the Reading Room times.
Held weekly, June 14 thru August 31 on Monday & Wednesday, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM.
NO registration required.

Volunteer at H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem
2021-08-21 09:30 - 11:30 | NC
YEP youth and leaders will volunteer packing bags and staging them for local distribution; will count towards community-service hours.

Register

Home Gardening
2021-08-21 09:00 - 11:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Gardening tips for your home garden. Hands-on gardening experience for organically grown food sources.
Facilitator: Johnell Hunter Sr.
Registration: Required.

Register

North Carolina Transportation Museum
2021-08-18 08:45 - 14:00 | NC
The N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC is a historic site, once home to Southern Railway’s largest steam locomotive repair facility in the southeast, and a museum featuring all types of transportation history – railroading, automotive, aviation, and more.

Register

Marine Biology at UNC-Wilmington
2021-08-13 06:00 - 22:00 | NC
Day trip to include a MarineQuest class, kayaking, and time at Kure Beach, NC. Available to the first 20 youth to register. ONLY active YEP participants.
leaving around 6:00 AM & returning around 10:00 PM

Register
