Deanna Hall

Work Highlights

In the summer of 2012, Habitat for Humanity Buffalo will be constructing a Women Build house. The summer fellow will spend time on the actual construction of the house, will develop promotional materials for Women Build homes, and conduct research on a project to be determined in collaboration with the fellow to accommodate her/his interests regarding poverty and affordable housing in Buffalo.

Sudent insights

I learned how much character and potential the city has. I’ve learned to look at the utility every space could yield. In Buffalo in particular, space is not a constraint like most urban areas. This freedom to build almost anywhere has fostered the innovation that was so apparent in each of our fellowships this summer.

Impact

I am proud to say my work has had a direct effect on the Buffalo community. I had the privilege of actually building one of the homes that first time homeowners in Buffalo get to call their own. The building aspect really complimented my research and gave my work meaning. My fellowship embodied every aspect of “service learning and action research.”