As Tulsa marks 918 Day, Green Country Habitat for Humanity is bringing together eight women-led construction teams to help build four new homes in Tulsa.
Thursday morning, volunteers framed houses that will soon become homes for local families. It's all part of Habitat’s North Tulsa Initiative, which aims to build 250 new homes over five years.
“The four homes that we will raise today are part of our North Tulsa initiative,” said Cameron Walker, CEO of Green Country Habitat for Humanity. “It’s a commitment we made to the community.”
Breaking Ground and Breaking Barriers
While the construction work was front and center, the event also highlighted the unique challenges women face in both the construction industry and the path to homeownership. Gender wage gaps, higher interest rates, and