The front step proved to be a challenging obstacle for volunteer crews...but in the end they prevailed!
At the same time, interior work continued to make sure this home is up to Energy Star standards for the family.
Snow day!
Snow doesn't stop our volunteers! Here you can see that the green siding is still intact! The shiny foam board is for insulation in the basement - we want to make sure our homeowners stay warm!
Working and fellowship!
Everyday brings transformation to the house and strengthens friendships among volunteers and the family!
Chilly workday!
The chilly weather didn't stop volunteers from getting so much done both in and outside! :)
Moving the front step!
I don't know when I saw a group of men so proud of themselves! It took hours, but these fabulous volunteers got a couple hundred pound solid cement step into the dumpster! Woowee! I showed up just in time to snap a few pics of the final push and the smiles that followed!
Join us!!!
About the Project:
Where: 1383 Hull, Ypsilanti
Who: Catholic Parishioners and other volunteers! Must be 16+ to be on site, 16-17 only if accompanied by parents.
When: 9am to 4pm on Thursdays, 8 am to 4 pm on Friday and Saturdays
How: Sign up online at www.h4h.volunteerhub.com or by calling Maggie Porter at 734.677.1558, ext. 119.
Note: Slots that are RESERVED are not filled- call Maggie to learn more.
Habitat: Meet the Catholic House Family
I’m happy to announce that the Catholic House officially has a fantastic family assigned! They were just shown the house last night, so this is hot off the presses.
M and J and their children: F(9) M (5) B(3)
M works in the custodial department at U of M, J doesn’t work outside of the home. They are parishioners at Christ the King and have known Scott Wright, Social Ministry director at St. Francis for many years.
They are so excited to be moving into a home being renovated by people they know and love. The girls were already claiming rooms and choosing paint colors with me while their parents were looking at the house with our construction team yesterday,
They’re already hard at work on their sweat equity hours – so I’m sure you’ll see them at the site! Make sure you say “hello” if you see them on the build.
In Christ,
Maggie Porter
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