Collegiate Challenge SWEATS it out in Berkeley County
Young Adults On a Mission
Our 2025 Collegiate Challenge with Boston College, University of Mary Washington, University of Louisville Catholic, Carroll University, Babson College, Denison University, and University of Wisconsin has officially wrapped up! We are so excited to share this alternative spring break (or should we say "sweat break") week with them! Through their work at Mepkin Abbey, Hutchinson Lane, and the Berkeley Habitat ReStore, we have the opportunity to share our mission of what we do at Berkeley Habitiat - changing the lives of the people in our community and provide affordable housing to those in need.
4 Weeks. 7 Colleges/Universities. 60 Students. 8 Staff. 340 ReStore Hours. 940.5 Construction Hours. 192 Hours of Service at Mepkin Abbey.
1 Home Dedication. 2 Homes framed in
ICF. 1 Concrete Wall Pour. 1 Home got her lip stick “Vinyl Siding”.
Many Hands Make Light Work
The month of March would not have been possible without the hands and hearts of the many people, churches, and businesses who donated their time, money, and/or facilities to give these students a great week in South Carolina:
- Publix Super Markets Charities
- HFHBC staff
- Libby, Board Member and Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Inc.
- Tony, Board Member with DuPont
- Charles, Board Member with Pinnacle Financial
- Kristen, Board Member with Terracon
- Amy, National Kidney Foundation
- Thorne
- KFC of Moncks Corner
- Healing Farms
- Nudura
- Terracon
- First Presbyterian Church of Moncks Corner
- Victory Baptist Church
- The Coopers and BCoop Photography
- Visions Paint
- Mepkin Abbey, and Mr. Hank for his ministry to preserve the property for the monks
- Eggs Up Grill
- The Evans Family
- Big Billy's Burger Joint
One week CAN change a life, maybe even YOURS!! For more information on getting involved with Collegiate Challenge Sweat Break in 2026, contact April at volunteer@berkeleyhabitat.org.
