Habitat for Humanity of Greenville teams up with 10 Credit Unions
April 9, 2025
A wall raising for a Habitat for Humanity signals the start of construction on a new house.
But it is more than a house. It is a home. It is a fresh start for a family. It signifies a lasting, beneficial change for that family.
On Wednesday, April 9, members of the Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County team joined with staff and leadership of 10 local credit unions to raise a wall (and a family) up in the Nicholtown community of Greenville. This is the inaugural Credit Union Build for Habitat for Humanity of Greenville.
This is the latest house started by Habitat Greenville in the heart of this historic community. When finished, it will welcome the 15th Habitat family into a neighborhood where everyone now owns their own home.
“This section of Nicholtown was once apartments that aged well past their normal life spam,” said LaTonya Phillips, Habitat Greenville’s President and CEO. “With the help of our donors, we have transformed this part of the community.”
Wednesday’s wall raising, though, was more than ceremonial. The staff from Carolina Foothills Credit Federal Credit Union, Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union, Spero Financial, MTC Federal Credit Union, South Carolina Federal Credit Union, CPM Federal Credit Union, Truliant Federal Credit Union, Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Carolina Credit Union League and Greenville Federal Credit Union framed the walls of the house throughout the morning.
“I have always been a fan of Habitat because Habitat builds communities by providing affordable home ownership in safe neighborhoods,” said Scott Weaver, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carolina Foothills Credit Federal Credit Union. “Credit Unions are about people helping people, so it seemed like a perfect fit. Being part of the Credit Union Habitat Build means a lot. It’s about coming together to support our neighbors and make a real difference. We’re not just building a house, we’re building a stronger community.”
About Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County opened its doors in 1985 to bring families, community partners, and volunteers together to construct affordable, energy-efficient homes that help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance. As of April2025, Habitat Greenville has completed the construction of more than 420 homes. Learn more at www.habitatgreenville.org.
