Tim Landis: Habitat planning women-only build

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'HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SANGAMON COUNTY is planning a first next month — for women only.

Executive director Sarah Mackey said women-only build days have proved popular with Habitat for Humanity chapters elsewhere in the country. She said the first such workday here will involve exterior repairs to a home. The date has not yet been scheduled.
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Mackey said women volunteers are sometimes uncomfortable, at least at first, when working on traditional projects combining men and women.

“It can be intimidating for women who are not familiar with construction tools or terms or processes,” said Mackey. “The women-build provides a safe environment where women can come together, and learn together, and try new things.”'