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Volume CXXXII, Number 2
September 20, 2002
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Bowdoin Builds
KRISTEN POLLOCK
ORIENT STAFF

Bowdoin Builds, Bowdoin's chapter of the Habitat for Humanity International, broke ground this past Wednesday, September 11 in Bowdoinham, Maine. The ground-breaking ceremony is paramount because it marks the inaugural build of the Bowdoin College chapter. Bowdoin Builds looks forward to their first project; this first house will be built for a two-parent family with four children. The driveway has been cut and concrete will be poured this week; the house frame will go up this Saturday, September 21.

The Habitat Humanity International provides housing for underprivileged families throughout the world. During the history of the organization, Habitat Humanity has built over a hundred thousand homes. "Bowdoin Builds" is the third college chapter of Habitat Humanity International in the state of Maine.
This particular project is noted for its conscientious use of environmental friendly supplies; when possible, the project will rely on recycled and environmentally-safe materials for the build. This project is one of the first "Green Building Projects" of Habitat Humanity, International.

The build itself is scheduled to take place until March. Bowdoin Builds encourages all interested: groups, clubs, teams, roommates, individuals can sign-up to volunteer. No prior experience is necessary; trained crew leaders are on-site and available to train any individual who wishes to get more involved. Bowdoin Builds seeks volunteers for every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to participate in the build. Please visit the Smith Union Information Desk to sign-up for this worthwhile cause. Bowdoin Builds will build this semester until December 8th, and continues through March. Bowdoin Builds seeks volunteers, Friday 12:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday 9:30-4:00 p.m., and Sunday 9:30-2:30 p.m. The project will continue, also, over fall-break, for all those interested in devoting the break to a super service project. For more information contact Lydia Bell or habitat@bowdoin.edu. Your help is wanted!