History

Building Charities was founded by Elizabeth Hazard in honor of her mother "Billie" Hazard who loved fine architecture, interiors and volunteered for a variety of non-profits throughout her life.  There could be no finer memorial to Billie than restoring houses while also providing money to charities.  Having bought and restored many homes to their original glory, Elizabeth has the ability to see the potential of a house and bring out its very best.

Biography

Elizabeth Hazard started her career in the high tech start-up field, then turned her focus to helping nonprofits. She has been on the boards of a variety of organizations. She has also been on numerous community and school committees. In 2007 she and her husband, Ted Dintersmith, spent a year traveling around the world and home schooling their children. Personally she renovated and flipped seven houses before starting Building Charities.