Welcome Home, Furtick Family!

  • By Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County
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  • 30 Jun, 2023
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This journey has been a long time coming for Genise Furtick and her children. After being initially denied in the Homeowner Selection Process due to not meeting income requirements, Genise found another job, reapplied, and was later selected to be given her own home.

When the whole world shut down due to a pandemic, her house-building process was put on hold. When we were finally able to restart the process, it had already been two years since her process began. With the assistance of The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County was able to build the first Habitat insulated concrete forms (ICF) house in South Carolina. Through this energy-efficient infrastructure and gift of solar panels, Genise can confidently move into her new home without the worry of a high energy bill. Here we are, almost three years later, welcoming the Furtick Family to their new home on Hutchinson Lane!

Partners and Sponsors

We could not have done any of this without the help of our volunteers, sponsors, and partners. We would like to thank Publix, Volvo, Exchange Club of Charleston, Moncks Corner Rotary, SugerGreen Solutions, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Knights Redi-Mix, CMP Concrete & Materials Placement, Nudura, Tremco, CRMCA, NRMCA, ACPA, ICFMA, Berkeley Electric Coop, and Lowes.

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By Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County • 01 May, 2024
As Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County continues its mission to provide affordable housing solutions, stories like Stephanie's serve as a reminder of our unwavering commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities.

Playhouse Project 2023

By Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County • 04 Dec, 2023
The 3rd annual Playhouse Project was held on Saturday, December 3 at the Lowe’s Distribution Center on Daniel Island. In partnership with Lowe’s Home Improvement, Berkeley Habitat along with the other local affiliates - Charleston Habitat, Dorchester Habitat, East Cooper Habitat, and Sea Island Habitat - came together to provide playhouses for children in need in the tri-county area.

Habitat for Humanity's 10th Annual Fore! a Better Future Golf Tournament

By Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County • 07 Oct, 2023
It was a gorgeous sunny day at Berkeley Country Club, and our 17 teams finished their rounds late afternoon with fervor. Thank you to everyone who came out and golfed with us, along with our many contributing sponsors!

Introducing the Clayton Family

By Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County • 14 Sep, 2023
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Behind the Build with NRMCA and Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County

By Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County • 22 Nov, 2022
Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County partnered with The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) Build with Strength Coalition to construct a new affordable, low carbon home in Moncks Corner utilizing insulating concrete forms (ICFs), a sustainable, noncombustible concrete building system that reduces upfront construction expenses while maximizing the structure’s durability and energy performance to save homeowners long-term costs on utilities and insurance.

Berkeley Habitat’s 9th Annual Golf Tournament

By Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County • 11 Oct, 2022
It was a gorgeous sunny day at Berkeley Country Club, and our 17 teams finished their rounds late afternoon with fervor. Thank you to everyone who came out and golfed with us, along with our many contributing sponsors!

World Habitat Day

By Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County • 03 Oct, 2022
Everyone has the basic right to affordable housing, and Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County has committed ourselves to making that happen. World Habitat Day is held on the first Monday of October every year as the kick off to Urban October.

Congratulations Habitat Homeowners!

By Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County • 20 Sep, 2022
As the new season sets in, we are so happy to announce both the Evans Family and Harrison Family as official homeowners! We are so thankful to have seen the Lord’s provision as He’s been so faithful over these past two years, providing Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County the resources to complete these two homes through the pandemic.

Breaking Ground on Hutchinson Lane

By Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County • 26 Aug, 2022

Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County held its groundbreaking for the Hutchinson Lane CDBG Project on May 24. This exciting first phase of our affordable housing project was awarded by Berkeley County through the Community Development Block Grant program, funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This project will rebuild Hutchinson Lane in the Wall Street Community of Moncks Corner, adding the infrastructure needed for Berkeley Habitat to build 5-7 homes for families in need of safe, affordable housing. Construction on our first home will begin in July 2022.

Along with HUD, Berkeley County, and the Town of Moncks Corner, we are thankful for those that have partnered with us to support this project and Habitat. This includes Pinnacle Financial Services, Publix Super Markets Charities, Coastal Community Foundation, Weyerhaeuser, GJS Architecture, and Live Oak Consultants. 

Please visit berkeleyhabitat.org for details on how you can volunteer with us and help support this project!

April 2022 | Giving & Goodbyes

By Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County • 26 Aug, 2022

We are so thankful for the Members of Berkeley Electric Cooperative who participate in the Operation Round Up Program. By rounding up your monthly electric bill to the next dollar, your generosity funds home repairs and community services within the the BEC territory. These funds are administered by the Berkeley Electric Trust Board, whom awarded $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County for our current home build in Moncks Corner! For more information about Operation Round Up, visit berkeleyelectric.coop/operation-round.

BEC also partnered with Berkeley Habitat and future homeowner Tia Harrison on April 19th to plant an energy saving tree as part of their Arbor Day Program! We appreciate BEC for their continued support!

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