Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County has launched the Women’s Work Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Home Maintenance Program, offering classes exclusively for women who are interested in learning how to do their own simple home maintenance and repairs.

The Women’s Work DIY program is funded by a grant from The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem, a group of female philanthropists who support local programs and initiatives that address the root causes of social issues impacting women and girls in Forsyth County.

Class sizes are limited to allow all of the women a hands-on experience. Priority is given, and classes are free, to Habitat homeowners and Boston-Thurmond homeowners. Women from the community can register for a suggested donation of $15 per class to cover the cost of materials. “Home maintenance is not just ‘men’s’ work,’” said Willette Mosby-Reynolds, Habitat’s training and education manager. “Many of our Habitat homeowners are single women on a modest income who can save a significant amount of money by fixing something themselves instead of calling a repair person every time they have a clogged drain or leaky faucet. Learning how to solve these problems gives them a feeling of empowerment, sets a good example for their daughters, and helps them deal with minor issues before they turn into more serious problems that require more costly repairs. They will also have a chance to make new friends and try out new skills with the support of other women in the class.”

Classes will last one to two hours each and will take place on weekday evenings and on Saturdays. A schedule and a registration form is available on our “Home Maintenance and Repair” page.

All classes will be taught inside the Dan Pearson Construction Technology Center on the Habitat campus at 1023 W. 14th Street in Winston-Salem (intersection of 14th Street and University Parkway).

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County brings together community partners and volunteers to help qualified Partner Families construct, renovate and purchase well built, affordable homes and become successful homeowners.

The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem seeks to improve the lives of women and girls by building a community of female philanthropists who provide grants to local programs and initiatives that address the root causes of social issues impacting women and girls in Forsyth County.