Our intrepid volunteers have been putting the finishing touches on House #14, hoping to finish work on it by mid-June. The laminate floors and indoor trim are done, the shed is painted, and the IKEA kitchen is taking shape. We’ll be doing some basic landscaping soon, so if that’s your thing, we’d love to have your help! Just contact Construction Manager Steve Morrison at stephenrmorrison@comcast.net for our weekly work schedule.
Photo by Nicole Nuermberger (foreground)
The Roofing Company of Granby arrived this week to install the roof on House #14, and just in time! The installation happened just a day before a big snowfall. We’re grateful for their generosity and willingness to partner with Habitat to seal in the house so our crew can work in warmth through the winter.
One of most joyful parts of the Habitat journey in Grand County is the house dedication, which includes presentation of personalized quilts to each member of the new homeowner’s family. (Thanks to Betsy deVries and the Grand Quilters group for making that happen, and to Pastor Paula Steinbacher of Church of the Eternal Hills for her benediction!) Here’s homeowner Michael Bunker and his beautiful family after their quilts were presented Oct. 21,, 2022, outside their new home. We don’t just build houses. We build communities.
Thanks to extraordinary volunteer turnout in July 2022, the framing work on House #14 proceeded at an astounding pace — from foundation to what you see here in just four weeks, including a front deck, gable roof, and a driveway retaining wall. Thanks to Bob “The Builder” Kittler and another professional framer for their guidance, as well as our regular volunteers and community groups such as SKP for making it happen. We hope to continue the momentum on House #15 in the coming weeks, with the goal of getting both houses dried in before the snow flies. Help us get local families into these homes as quickly as possible! Contact Executive Director Lisa Cooper at 970-887-9138 or lcooper@habitatgrandcounty.org today!
