Such a well known group of volunteers and the unusual building site created quite a lot of media attention. Television crews and newspaper photographers swarmed around the women as they raised walls and set trusses. The webcasting company interviewed DAHfH AmeriCorps member Sarah Abell and homeowner Debbie Ferguson. Convention goers could also watch a live broadcast of the work inside the Convention on a big screen television at the Whirlpool Exhibit.
People stand around like they are watching a football game trying to catch the score.
Whirlpool sponsored one Women Build blitz as a way to publicize their ongoing partnership with Habitat. Whirlpool has promised to donate a range and refrigerator to every Habitat home built in the country for the next five years. After visiting the Dallas build, and witnessing the enthusiasm and skill of the women, Whirlpool decided to expand its partnership. Whirlpool committed to sponsoring 19 more Women Build projects across the country. U.S.A. All contents 2000 Whirlpool Corporation .