East Bay Builds
105th Ave. and Edes Ave., Oakland
First Pres is partnering with Habitat East Bay to provide low-cost housing for those in need within our community. The following dates have been scheduled for First Pres Teams: June 14, September 27, and November 22 2008. All are welcome! For more information, contact habitat@fpcberkeley.org.

Hurricane Katrina Relief Teams 2008
To date, First Pres has sent over 14 teams and nearly 200 volunteers to the greater New Orleans area to help with the extensive rebuilding efforts. We would like to continue to show our support by sending more teams to work alongside of those tirelessly working to rebuild communities. If you are interested in leading a team or participating as teams are formed, please contact habitat@fpcberkeley.org.

Approximate Cost:  $800
 

Global Village Experiential Education Teams
Habitat for Humanity International's Global Village trips give participants a unique opportunity to become active partners with people of another culture. Team members work alongside of members of the host community, raising awareness of the burden of poverty housing and building decents, affordable housing worldwide. 2008 teams include:

Thailand: February 2009
Leaders: Vent Traylor and Bob Russell

Approximate Cost: $2,500-$3,000

If you are interested in joining any of the Global Village teams, please contact habitat@fpcberkeley.org.