The University of Illinois Habitat for Humanity campus chapter will be hosting their annual Build-A-Thon Event on Saturday, April 22nd 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 22nd, 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 $20,000 this school year. All proceeds will go towards our $20,000 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. 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!

Teams who raise below $80:

1 paint color

2 sharpie

Last in line for materials

Teams who raise $80 - $150:

2 paint colors

4 sharpies

2nd in line for materials

Teams who raise $150 and up:

Up to 4 paint colors

Up to 10 sharpies

1st in line for materials

Sign-Up Here to be Sorted into a Team!

https://forms.gle/V8pjjJ5TZTwUCJoN7

Sign Up Instructions:

Remember a team can have a MAX of 5 people!

Creating a 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: 4/20/23, 11:59 PM

Deadline to fulfill fundraising requirements: 4/19/23, 11:59 PM

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

Location on UIUC campus TBA.