JCSU BASKETBALL HELPING OTHERS THROUGH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Golden Bulls basketball uses their hands to build homes

September 13, 2011

Charlotte, NC - The Johnson C. Smith University men’s and women’s basketball team volunteered their time and energy to assist with a Habitat for Humanity Home project on September 9th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Both teams volunteered at the Wellingford Street location.
 
JCSU Basketball painted the interior of a new habitat home for a deserving family. The student-athletes had an opportunity to make a difference in the Charlotte community well having an enjoyable time. This was also a great team building exercise for the students-athletes and staff; and a great way to start the new school year.
 
“Habitat for Humanity is an awesome organization and we appreciate the chance to contribute to their efforts,” said head women’s basketball coach Vanessa Taylor. “JCSU Athletics has partnered with Habitat over the last few years; this is a worthwhile effort. I’m glad our student-athletes get to see how pitching in and teamwork allows you to accomplish much greater goals. Most importantly, it’s just a great feeling to able to help others in need.”
 
Charlotte Habitat for Humanity Home was founded in 1983 as a non-profit housing organization; since then Habitat Charlotte has built more than 850 homes in Charlotte. Habitat Charlotte serves 70-80 families each year through new home construction, Critical Home Repair Program and by purchasing and renovating vacant, foreclosed homes.