Habitat Wake and exclusive sponsor Genworth Financial to host Wall Build 2013 in downtown Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. - Sept. 20, 2013 - PRLog -- Habitat for Humanity of Wake County and Genworth Financial will present Wall Build 2013 on September 25 at the Downtown Raleigh Farmers Market from 10 am to 2 pm. This event is open to the public and takes place in downtown Raleigh, across from the convention center on the grass turf. Attendees and onlookers will have the opportunity to experience the construction of framed walls for a 3 bedroom home that will be one of 32 being constructed by Habitat Wake and its partners this year.

A social media “Hashtag” contest will be incorporated into the event with prizes. Participants can utilize Instagram, Twitter, and  FaceBook with #HABITATWALLBUILD to be entered for a chance to win. Additional events include the “Hammer” contest beginning at 12:00 with prizes and bragging rights awarded to the “fastest hammer.”

In the 4-hour time frame, walls will be constructed by Habitat Wake staff and anyone (16 or older) willing to pick up a hammer and put on a hard hat. This opportunity is intended to promote awareness for the need of affordable housing in our area, to share the mission of Habitat, and to garner volunteers for future construction of homes. Habitat Wake is recognized as one of the leading advocates on housing issues in Wake County and our goal is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

“Habitat Wake is excited with the commitment and partnership of Genworth Financial for the second year of the Downtown Farmer’s Market Wall Build and is encouraged by the leadership of this organization to take an active role in community, charity, and volunteerism,” states Kevin Campbell, President/CEO of Habitat Wake.

Genworth Financial, Inc.  is a leading Fortune 500 insurance holding company dedicated to helping people secure their financial lives, families and futures. Genworth has leadership positions in offerings that assist consumers in protecting themselves, investing for the future and planning for retirement -- including life insurance, long term care insurance, and financial protection coverages -- and mortgage insurance that helps consumers achieve home ownership while assisting lenders in managing their risk and capital. www.Genworth.com.

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County builds safe, affordable houses for qualified homebuyers regardless of race, religion, or background. Each Habitat home is built in partnership with homeowner families, sponsors, and volunteers. Habitat houses are are sold for no profit to the partner family through an affordable 20-year zero percent interest mortgage. Habitat Wake will build 32 homes in Wake County this year.  For each home built in Wake County, a home is built in Honduras. Another 35 local families will receive assistance through Habitat Wake's A Brush With Kindness exterior repair program. Financial support is provided by corporate, faith and individual sponsors, the Habitat Wake ReStores, the DeConstruction program, and other charitable efforts. For additional information on programs, to make a contribution or volunteer, please visit www.HabitatWake.org