A group of women in Washtenaw County are celebrating International Women's Day with hammers, shovels, and wheelbarrows in hand.

“Growing up, I always knew that owning a home would be the ultimate American dream for me,” said new homeowner Wendy Alfaro-Cruz.

Volunteers for Women Build 2021 pose at the Simby family home in Ypsilanti. YPSILANTI, Mich. – Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley began work on its 2021 Women Build home with volunteers on Friday. A volunteer helps with renovations on the 2021 Women Build home on March 26, 2021. (Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley)“We are excited to safely host volunteers with Health & Safety Guidelines related to COVID-19,” Borst continued. To learn more about Women Build or to sign up, visit www.h4h.org/women-build.