As we enter year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County remains focused on doing everything we can to provide a safe and healthy environment for everyone. With data and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state and local health officials changing frequently, we assess our COVID-19 protocols just as often.
With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases and with us wondering if or when a new variant will come, the message is clear: decreasing the spread of COVID-19 and eventually ending the pandemic depends on each of us utilizing simple tools like masking and vaccinations.
With this in mind, beginning on Tuesday, February 14, Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County will require that all volunteers be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination at the beginning of their volunteer shift. Those who are not fully vaccinated will be welcomed back once they are fully vaccinated.
In addition to the new vaccine requirement, we will continue to require that all staff, volunteers, and visitors wear a properly fitted mask – ideally an N-95 or equivalent – when present at any Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County location, including but not limited to, all buildings at the 14th Street campus, ReStore locations, and construction sites.
We know this will be a shift in your experience serving with Habitat for Humanity but we believe that the vaccination policy is necessary to keep you, and everyone, safe. With that said we are happy to address any concerns or answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for your passion and commitment to helping local families make their dreams of safe, healthy, and affordable housing a reality.
Kelly Mitter
Interim Executive Director/CEO
Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
