Hundreds of volunteers help build homes during Habitat’s 2026 Women Build in Southwood

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) -More than 300 volunteers spent the day, March 26, building homes at the Southwood redevelopment in Albemarle County, helping move one of the region’s largest housing projects forward.

The work is part of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville’s 2026 Women Build — a month-long effort focused on raising the walls of five homes in the Southwood community.

Volunteers worked side by side throughout the day, taking on tasks like framing walls, hammering nails, and cutting wood…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

**ICE

**Hidden

**TS

**Video

**Golf

LATEST LOCAL NEWS