U.S. Builders Sites
Americus, GA
Webster Parish, LA
Lanett, AL
Joplin, MO
Kansas City, MO
Shreveport, LA
Hammond, LA (near New Orleans)
Atlantic City, NJ
Kinston, NC
Spartanburg, SC
Warwick, GA
Macon, GA If you're a Covenant Partner and would like to begin hosting teams, or update your information on this list, please fill out our Host Survey or contact USbuildteams@fullercenter.org.
Housing: Local churches - details vary from church to church
Food: Teams will prepare their own meals
Food: Dinners will be provided, teams will prepare their own breakfasts and lunches
Teams will need to include volunteers with construction skills to assist with site supervision - we do not have a full time construction supervisor in Lanett.
Housing: Plant City United Methodist Church where the Millard Fuller Legacy Build volunteers and Bike Adventure volunteers have enjoyed staying - great accomodations!
Food: Breakfast will be provided, teams will prepare their own lunches and dinners,
Tornado recovery effort!
Location: Joplin, MO
Cost: $135 per person
Provided:
Beds
Toilets
Showers
Kitchen
RV hook-ups at volunteer's own expense
RV dump site
Teams will need to include volunteers with construction skills to assist with site supervision - we do not have a full time construction supervisor in Joplin.
Housing: Local Churches
Food: Dinner may be provided (this will be confirmed before your trip), teams will prepare their own breakfasts and lunches.
About Joplin: Teams travel here to assist with the ongoing tornado recovery effort. Also, the Precious Moments Chapel is in nearby Carthage, MO, there are several nice golf courses in the area. Branson, and MO / Silver Dollar City is about 120 mi away.
Food: Most lunches and dinners will be provided, but some meals may be "on the town" at students' expense. Teams will prepare their own breakfasts.
Food: All meals are provided
We have a special need for skilled volunteers to help put the finishing touches on our Veterans Build in Shreveport!
Special deal for RV Builders
There are 5 RV sites available at the Louisiana State Fair grounds about 10 minutes away from the worksite for $10/night. RV Builders will not be required to pay the registration fee, and the following will be provided:
- Water and Electric hookups
- Dump Station
About Northwest Louisiana: On the surface there are a lot of obvious reasons people are drawn to northwest Louisiana. From the wonderful array of festivals, the mouth -watering local cuisine, fantastic shopping and numerous outdoor activities, to the museums and attractions – this area has all the necessary ingredients for a memorable getaway.
Northshore Fuller Center for Housing
Location: Hammond, LA
Cost: $110 per person (plus an additional fee for housing)
When: All year
Work week: Mon - Fri
Open for: Colleges, churches, RV's
Eligible group size: 6-20
Age restrictions: 16+
Provided:
Skilled worksite supervision
Community activities
RV hookups - at volunteer's own expense
Housing / Food: Your host will help identify affordable lodging accomodations (cost in addition to registration fee) and suggest meal arrangements. One options is a deeply discounted motel which provides complimentary breakfast.
About Northshore Fuller Center: Our worksite is just outside of New Orleans, Louisiana - home to Mardi Gras World, the National World War II Museum, streetcars, beignets, the French Quarter, and incredible food and music.
Fuller Center for Housing in the New Jersey Pines
Hurricane Sandy Recovery effort!
Location: Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $160 per person for one week (or $30-$35/person/day for shorter trips)
When: All year
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Open for: High Schools, Colleges, churches, etc.
Eligible group size: 2-72
Age restrictions: 16+ (14+ with some work limitations)
Provided:
Cots
Toilets
Showers
Kitchen
Skilled worksite supervision
Housing: You'll have cots to sleep on and access to ample bathroom and shower facilities.
Food: Meals are provided Monday - Friday.
About Atlantic City, NJ: We all know about the casinos and boardwalk, but what is relatively unknown is the poverty surrounding it and the massive flood damage following Superstorm Sandy. Come to help rebuild in partnership with this struggling community!
Fuller Center for Housing of Lenoir County
Location: Kinston, NC
Cost: $160 per person
When: Spring, Summer
Work week: Mon - Sun
Open for: Colleges and churches
Eligible group size: 10 - 50
Age restrictions: 13+
Provided:
Beds
Toilets
Showers
Kitchen
Skilled Worksite Supervision
Community Activities
Housing: Camp facility or local churches
Food: Some meals will be provided, team will prepare most of their own meals.
About Kinston: The camp facility has over 100 acres of activities including canoeing, hiking, fishing, basketball, frisbee/soccer fields, etc. Kinston offers a small-town southern hospitality that we believe is unique and would provide encouragement, food, etc.
The Fuller Center for Housing of Spartanburg
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Cost: $115 per person
When: All year
Work week: Mon - Fri (can take one day off if you'd like)
Open for: High Schools, Colleges, churches, RV Builders
Eligible group size: 5 - 30
Age restrictions: 15+
Provided:
Toilets
Showers
Kitchen
Housing: Local churches with access to kitchen, and shower at a local campground or YMCA.
Food: All lunches and two dinners will be provided, team will prepare all other meals.
About Spartanburg: The mission of FCH Spartanburg is to reach out and bless residents of the community in need of home repairs. While many groups find repairs to be prohibitive because of their cost and complexity, FCH Spartanburg realizes how life-changing repairs and renovations can be. They have accepted the challenge of improving the lives of their neighbors through this ministry. They also love hosting groups, and consistantly provide a wonderful experience!
Flint River Fuller Center at Lake Blackshear
Location: Warwick, GA
Cost: TBD
When: All year
Work week: Mon - Sat
Open for: Colleges, churches, RV Builders
Eligible group size: 2-20
Age restrictions: 18+
Provided:
Toilets
Showers
Kitchen
Teams will need to include volunteers with construction skills to assist with site supervision - we do not have a full time construction supervisor in Warwick. In particular, this covenant partner is in need of teams skilled in framing, siding and roofing in 2013.
Housing: Local baptist camp with bunk houses or local churches
Food: Some lunches and dinners will be provided, team will prepare all other meals
About Warwick: There are many excellent outdoor recreational opportunities in the area including boating and water skiing!
Fuller Center for Housing of Macon, GA
Location: Macon, GA
Cost: $110
When: All year
Work week: Mon - Fri
Open for: Colleges, churches
Eligible group size: 5 - 20
Age restrictions: 14+
Provided:
Toilets
Showers
Kitchen
Skilled Worksite Supervision
Housing: local churches
Food: Two dinners will be provided during the week, team will prepare all other meals
About Macon: Fuller Center for Housing of Macon has organized to help serve Bibb, Twiggs, Jones, Monroe, Crawford and Houston Counties with low-income housing solutions through the Fuller Center for Housing's Save a House/Make a Home and Greater Blessing programs.
