The University of Illinois Habitat for Humanity campus chapter will be hosting their fourth annual Build-A-Thon Event on Saturday, April 23rd at 10:00 AM to 3:00PM on the South Quad. Build-a-Thon (BAT) is a one-of-a-kind fundraising and advocacy event. In the month leading up to the event, teams of up to 5 students will race to raise as much money as possible for our student chapter and local Champaign County Habitat affiliate. On Saturday, April 23rd, all the teams will come together to build the wildest, innovative, and structurally sound shacks. The more your team raises, the more materials and supplies you receive to build! Shacks will be judged on multiple criteria (i.e. creativity, structural stability, aesthetic). Prizes for the best shacks and the most funds raised will be awarded! Food and entertainment will be provided throughout the event.

This event is meant to fundraise for the Champaign County Habitat for Humanity and to raise awareness for the need of affordable and accessible housing. Plus, due to matching grants the amount of money we raise will be greatly increased if we raise $10,000 this school year. All proceeds will go towards our $10,000 goal to build a student-sponsored Habitat home in our community this year. No experience is necessary, and all materials and tools will be provided. All COVID guidelines and restrictions will be followed. Non-university students are encouraged to sign up if they can provide a recent negative test (within 4 days of the event) or proof of three rounds of vaccination. Sign your team up today and begin fundraising! This event is a great way to get involved with Habitat, earn volunteer hours, and give back to the community! May the team building begin!

Sign-Up Here to be Sorted into a Team!

https://forms.gle/R6UBXXT1dm3nL2XdA

Fundraising Tiers:

1. Raise the minimum ($150) and receive:

- 2 pieces of plywood

2. Raise $250 and receive:

- 3 pieces of plywood

3. Raise $400 and receive:

- 4 pieces of plywood

Sign Up Instructions:

Remember a team can have a MAX of 5 people!

Creating Team:

https://youtu.be/VLzlY-fLWFw

Joining a team:

https://youtu.be/cG6ty_EJrok

Joining as an Individual:

- Click start fundraising

- Create account through Facebook or Google

- Choose the optional settings for you fundraising page, then click create your page

Event Details:

Deadline to register as a team/individual: 4/15/22, 11:59 PM

Deadline to fulfill fundraising requirements: 4/20/22, 11:59 PM

BUILD-A-THON: 4/23/22, 10:00AM - 3:00 PM

Location: South Quad, Urbana, IL 61801