Peace Memorial And New Hope Churches Seek Volunteers For Habitat For Humanity Project

PALOS PARK-OAK LAWN, IL—A pair of United Church of Christ churches in Oak Lawn and Palos Park will be collaborating on a building project benefiting Habitat for Humanity. New Hope (Oak Lawn) and Peace Memorial (Palos Park) are seeking volunteers for the 2026 C.R.E.W. Build to help construct wall sections for a house.

Whether you’re an experienced builder or have never swung a hammer, volunteers of all skill levels ages 5 and up are needed for the building project from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, and from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Peace Memorial UCC, 10300 W. 131st St., Palos Park.

The first workday on Friday, Aug. 14, consists of cutting and sorting materials. Experienced professionals are especially needed for cutting, and all others are welcome to help sort materials.

On Saturday, Aug. 15, volunteers will construct wall sections for a house where New Hope UCC will take them to a location to be determined. In the past, wall sections have been delivered to Michigan and Kentucky, where the finished houses are assembled.

Volunteers will receive a sweet T-shirt and breakfast and lunch. Community service hours for high school students are available. Register online at 2026 C.R.E.W Big Build.

For more information, email info@pmcucc.org, or call 708-448-7833.