Local Habitat for Humanity affiliates, including Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester, announce their annual Playhouse Project presented by Lowe’s Home Improvement, a hands-on event designed to bring joy to local children while advancing the vital mission of affordable homeownership throughout our community.
This uplifting initiative invites sponsored teams of volunteers to build and decorate custom playhouses for children of Habitat homeowners and other local families. Each colorful playhouse becomes a special gift that sparks imagination and teaches the pride and joy of homeownership at an early age.
“Through The Playhouse Project, volunteers aren’t just building playhouses — they’re building hope, imagination, and a future for children and families right here at home,” said Duane Thompson, Lowe’s Store Manager and Dorchester HFH Board Member. “Every nail, every brushstroke represents a step toward stronger families and stronger communities.”
Building Awareness and Strengthening Communities
Habitat for Humanity has a long-standing commitment to eliminating substandard housing and making safe, affordable shelter a reality for families. Local Habitat affiliates work alongside homeowners to build or improve homes, providing an opportunity for families to achieve the stability and independence they need to thrive.
Locally, the need for affordable housing continues to grow as home prices and rents outpace wages for many working families. Habitat’s work addresses this critical challenge by creating pathways to homeownership that foster long-term financial security, healthier communities, and brighter futures for children.
The Playhouse Project extends this mission beyond bricks and mortar. By engaging businesses, faith groups, civic organizations, and individual volunteers, the event not only raises crucial funds but also builds awareness about the importance of affordable housing in our region. Participants experience firsthand the joy of service, the power of teamwork, and the life-changing impact of Habitat’s work.
How It Works:
Each team receives a pre-cut kit containing all the materials needed to assemble and paint a one-of-a-kind playhouse. In just six hours, volunteers will construct the walls, door, windows, trim, and roof before painting and personalizing their creation. At the end of the build day, teams will proudly present their completed playhouse to its young recipient.
Team registration costs $3,000, and all proceeds from The Playhouse Project directly support local Habitat for Humanity affiliates in building both big and little houses across the Lowcountry.
Space is limited for this joyful volunteer experience. To register your team or learn more, contact your local Habitat Affiliate:
Berkeley County Habitat for Humanity
- Dawn Bohanan, Development Manager
- development@berkeleyhabitat.org
- Berkeley HFH Website
- Phone: 843-377-8323
Charleston Habitat for Humanity
- Kristen Jewell, Director of Development
- jewell@charlestonhabitat.org
- Charleston HFH Website
- Phone: 854-275-2031
Dorchester Habitat For Humanity
- Erin Roach, Director of Development
- erin@dorchesterhabitat.org
- Dorchester HFH Website
- Phone: 724-331-9243
In related news: Effective September 1, 2025, East Cooper Habitat for Humanity and Charleston Habitat for Humanity are merging to form a unified, stronger organization—Charleston Habitat for Humanity. Together, we’ll expand our reach, increase our capacity, and make an even greater impact on affordable housing across the Charleston region.