Community Involvement
Benefit Homes Project
Since the Project began 30 years ago, the GHBA Benefit Homes Project has raised more than $5 million for deserving local charities. The goal of the Project is to construct quality homes with the generously donated time, materials and devotion of Houston area builders, vendors and developers. The extraordinary amount of money raised and given to charity pronounces the dedicated commitment of Houston area builders to their community.
Click HERE for more information about the GHBA Beneift Homes Project.
HomeAid Houston
Established in 2002, as a non-profit organization by the Greater Houston Builders Association, HomeAid Houston now stands as a Chapter of HomeAid America the nation’s largest provider of shelter beds for the temporary homeless.
Our Mission: To build dignified housing where homeless families and individuals can rebuild their lives.
The Vision: To be a vital force in eliminating homelessness.
GHBA Scholarship Program
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The Associate Council is proud to offer the annual GHBA Scholarship Program, which benefits children of association members. These scholarships are made possible through the donations of generous members. All funds donated go directly to student scholarships. Awards will be presented at the GHBA Mid-Year Forecast Luncheon in June 2010.
Scholarship eligibility:
- Applicant must be the child of a GHBA member in good standing. (Every employee of a member company is considered a "member.")
- Applicant must be a high senior, or currently attending an accredited university.
- Applications should include high school/college transcripts and a one-page essay.
- Deadline to apply: May 1, 2010
For more information, contact D'Nita Kuhn at 281-970-8970, ext. 130, or DKuhn@ghba.org
New Home & Remodeling Show
GHBA owns and produces two trade shows that give members opportunities to showcase their products and services. The New Home & Remodeling Show is our public show, open to member and non-member exhibitors, and held every spring at the Reliant Center. The GHBA Product Expo is our members-only trade show held in the fall at the Sam Houston Race Park, in conjunction with contracts seminars for builders and remodelers. For downloadable floor plans, show contracts (with pricing) and general information visit www.GHBAShows.com, or contact the show director Lyn Foster at LFoster@ghba.org; 281-635-3673.
BABA Support Our Troops
Bay Area Builders Association Support Our Troops (BABASOT) was established in 2005 as a non-partisan/non-profit organization. BABASOT’s mission is to provide custom made homes to wounded and disabled veterans and the widows of the fallen in an effort to get their lives back on track and become productive members of their communities. BABASOT partners with corporate sponsors, individuals contributors, and volunteers to help severely wounded heroes and their families’ transition from the battlefront to the home front. For more information, visit www.babasupport.org.
