2024 Carter Work Project by the Numbers

It's no secret that the 2024 Carter Work Project was made possible because of amazing homeowners, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, staff, and other dedicated folks. During the week, we also used many tools and supplies, from forklifts to bottled water. Read on for a breakdown of the 2024 Carter Work Project by the numbers!

People

• 27,749 collective hours of volunteering during the week

• 6,199 average daily hours completed on homes and construction

• 4,132 total volunteer shifts filled (volunteers, staff, media, vendors, elf crews, and more during all events)

• 859 average number of people on site (Monday to Friday)

• 182 staff members at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

• 54 total homeowners volunteered their time

• 39 sponsor groups that sent volunteers

• 38 states represented, including 1,237 volunteers from outside of Minnesota

• 15 homeowners who shared their stories through public speaking, media interviews, videography, and photography

• 15 elected officials from federal, state, county, and city government, in addition to appointed officials, public partners, and government staff

• 10 local community partners with 140 volunteers

Construction

• 9,000 individual hand tools

• 3,677 pieces of scaffolding

• 3,216 hard hats

• 1,200 pieces of sheathing

• 1,000 individual power tools

• 1,000 tape measures

• 1,000 utility knives

• 160 sawhorses handmade by volunteers

• 150 ladders

• 120 pallets of flooring

• 80 deliveries of materials to site from our warehouse

• 70 gaylord boxes handmade by volunteers and used to organize tools

• 45 eight-foot panels of picket fences constructed

• 30 units of Habitat homes worked on, including single-family homes, twin homes, and 3- and 4-unit townhomes

• 6 forklifts used to move materials on site

• 5.5 tons of nails and other fasteners used

Hospitality

• 12,000 bottles of water donated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

• 11,505 units of Powerade, Coke, and Diet Coke served by We Cater to You

• 11,000 meals (breakfast and lunch) served by Chef Jeff Catering

• 1,000+ servings of leftover safe-to-serve food donated, thanks to Chef Jeff’s food rescue efforts (recipient organizations: Damascus Way Reentry Center via Second Harvest and Northside Haven Pantry)

• 283 bus trips by Minnesota Coaches

• 280+ bus trips throughout the week bringing volunteers and staff to and from events and the build site

• 14 golf carts used to transport people, snacks, beverages, trash, and construction materials

Events

6 musical acts performed throughout the week:

1. Minnesota Vikings Skol Line

2. The Family Stone

3. St. Paul and the Mpls Funk All Stars

4. The New Standards

5. NUNNABOVE

6. L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE

7. DJ Miss Brit

These numbers represent many people and partners working together for one shared reason: because every family deserves a place to call home. The 2024 Carter Work Project was an incredible way to launch Build Forward Together, our new comprehensive campaign. And our work isn't done! We need your continued support to build a vibrant, equitable Twin Cities. Learn more and get involved!