September 21 - 24, 2026
Women Build ‘26 invites businesses, organizations, and community members to stand alongside Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region in a powerful movement that celebrates women as leaders, builders, problem-solvers, and changemakers.
Ways to Get Involved!
Build as a Company Team:
Register your own sponsored team of 5 or more people!
Build as an Individual:
Join our Community Build Day on September 24!
Sponsor a Team:
Create an opportunity for women to take part in the build day!
Support the Build:
Provide food, drinks, supplies, or make a financial gift to help build affordable homes in Norwood.
Women across our region are coming together to build more than homes — they are building strength, stability, and new opportunities for local families.
For more than 20 years, Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region has helped over 100 local families achieve the strength and independence that comes with affordable homeownership. Women have been at the heart of this journey, representing 50% of Habitat homeowners in our community — including many single mothers building brighter futures for their families.
Proudly presented by D.M. Wills
Women Build ’26 wouldn’t be possible without the support of our Presenting Sponsor, D.M. Wills.
D.M. Wills is the kind of company that doesn’t just talk about breaking barriers for women in industries where they’re underrepresented — they’re committed to doing something about it. That makes them such a natural partner for Women Build.
We’re incredibly grateful to have D.M. Wills in our corner, helping us create opportunities, challenge expectations, and show just how much women can do when we’re given the tools, the opportunity, and a seat at the table.
What your build day will look like:
Fuel Up!
Have some coffee and treats while you get to know your fellow volunteers.
Safety Training
Learn how to keep yourself and your team safe on the job site.
Build!
You'll be making a hands-on contribution to the build: maybe framing a wall, installing windows, putting up siding, or whatever other jobs need to be done that day!
Lunch + Learn
During a catered lunch, you'll learn firsthand about the impact of affordable housing from a Habitat homeowner.
Cocktail Celebration
September 25 | 7-10PM
Here's what you'll be building
Single Family Homes
in Norwood
Here's who you're building it for:
Did you know . . .
Women are disproportionately impacted by barriers to affordable housing? A 2019 study reported that more than one third of female-led households lived in dwellings below one or more housing standards, compared to one quarter of male-led households. The same study indicated that 17.4% of women-led households had what were identified as “core housing need” compared to 9.6% of male-led households, with that number rising to 28% among single mother-led families.
*From the Government of Canada & Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's “SOCIO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS: Housing Needs and Conditions - Housing Conditions of Female-Led Households” Report, March 2019.
Why Women Build Matters:
While women experience greater housing insecurity, they are incredibly underrepresented in home construction. Women Build is a way to close both these gaps. This gives women the opportunity to work on an actual build site and learn construction skills in a supportive environment with a crew of their peers. Build homes, break barriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to get involved?
If you're part of a workplace, community group, or organization that loves rolling up your sleeves and making a real difference, we'd love to chat about how you can get involved with Women Build '26!
Build as a Company Team:
5 Member Team* | $2,500
*Want a larger team? $300 per additional team member to a maximum of 10
For businesses, organizations, groups or clubs wanting to take part in a build day.
Includes:
- Personalized Company Women Build team t-shirts for participants
- Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the build day
- Sponsor recognition on the Habitat for Humanity Women Build webpage, build site signage, and digital channels
- Custom event highlight video showcasing your team's impact
- Social media recognition throughout the Women Build campaign
- Build day team photo keepsake
- Invitation to the Women Build Cocktail Celebration at U4 Rooftop Event Space at Euphoria
- Sponsor recognition signage
Build as an Individual | $500
To participate in our Community Build Day on September 24, we ask each individual to contribute $500 toward the build day. You can make the donation yourself, fundraise, or invite friends, family, and colleagues to support your participation. Every dollar raised goes supports the build while securing your spot on the build site.
We’re all about breaking barriers — including the cost of participating. If the participant fee is a barrier, we have sponsored spots available on our Community Team for women who want the hands-on building experience but can’t afford the fee. We’d love to help make sure cost doesn’t keep you from being part of Women Build!
Includes:
- A personalized Women Build t-shirt.
- Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout your build day
- Social media recognition throughout the Women Build campaign as part of the Community Build Day
- Build day team photo keepsake
- Invitation to the Women Build Cocktail Celebration at U4 Rooftop Event Space at Euphoria
Sponsor a Team | $2,500
Want to support Women Build but don't have a team to bring? We've got you covered!
We'll recruit and organize your entire team, so you don't have to lift a finger (until the photo op, of course!). Your organization receives all the sponsorship recognition and benefits from sponsoring a team, while your generosity gives local women the chance to build confidence, learn about construction, and help create safe, affordable homes for families in our community. Everybody wins!
Includes:
- Personalized Company Women Build team t-shirts for participants.
- Sponsor recognition on the Habitat for Humanity Women Build webpage, build site signage, and digital channels
- Custom event highlight video showcasing your team's impact
- Social media recognition throughout the Women Build campaign
- Build day team photo keepsake
- Invitation to the Women Build Cocktail Celebration at U4 Rooftop Event Space at Euphoria
- Sponsor recognition signage
Community Sponsors:
Help Build Something Amazing
It takes a village to build a home—and an even bigger one to build three! Every contribution helps make Women Build an unforgettable experience for our volunteers while supporting the construction of safe, affordable homes for local families.
Here are a few ways you can help:
- Provide breakfast (coffee, muffins, pastries) or lunch for a Women Build day.
- Donate refreshments such as water, juice, or electrolyte drinks to keep volunteers fueled.
- Contribute giveaways for participants, including discount coupons, branded merchandise, gift cards, or promotional items.
As a thank you for your support, you'll receive:
- Recognition on the Habitat for Humanity Women Build webpage.
- Social media shout-outs throughout the Women Build campaign.
- Sponsor recognition signage at the build site and event.
Ready to make a meaningful difference in our community?
Fill out the form below to get started!
Thank you to all our supporting sponsors!
