Legacy Build

Do you know about the Legacy Build?  This is a week long even to help rebuild and renovate houses for those in need.  The build ends this Friday, and it is the largest build they have had.  They still need volunteers and donations, so keep reading to see how you can help.

Henry County Fuller Center for Housing Inc. is embarking on its largest renovation project yet.

The McDonough-based nonprofit is the official host of the Fourth Annual Millard Fuller Legacy Build, Sept. 9-14.

The Legacy Build is a week-long cause in which volunteers worldwide help rebuild and renovate houses for those in need. It is named in memory of Millard Fuller, the founder of Habitat for Humanity and The Fuller Center for Housing Inc. Henry County Fuller Center is a local covenant partner of the Americus-based Christian charity.

Shane Persaud is president of the Henry County Fuller Center. He said the nonprofit will be working on at least four major renovation projects using local and out-of-town volunteers.

Henry and other Fuller Center covenant partners around the world have set a collective goal to build or rehabilitate 100 homes during the week. Persaud said the event is an all-volunteer effort reliant on donated time, money and supplies.

Organizers plan to kick-off Legacy Build with a dinner at 5 p.m. Sunday at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 397 Racetrack Road in McDonough.

Construction days are Sept. 10-14, culminating with closing ceremonies and a dinner at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at Wesley Chapel.

Persaud said the organization is still accepting volunteers and donations.

To learn more about the local partnership or to register for the Legacy Build, visit the Henry County Fuller Center for Housing Inc. web site at www.hcfullercenter.org, call 678-551-0800, or e-mail info@hcfullercenter.org. For more about the Legacy Build, visit www.fullercenter.org. 

For  more information see the Henry Daily Herald.