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Spring newsletter—hot off the presses

2012-05-23T13:29:34+00:00

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2012 Spring Newsletter

In this issue: Building Goodness in April wrap-up, six unique roof kay trusses, meet our Haiti Field managers and an update from Ft. Liberté Clinic.

BG in April Companies—thanks for your involvement!

2012-05-08T13:40:44+00:00

The consistent involvement of many local companies ensures the success of Building Goodness in April. Build Day 2012 was no exception. Hundreds of volunteers from BGF and UVA's Darden Business School renovated ten area homes and the Barrett Early Learning Center. Many more photos can be found here.

Please help us thank the following companies for sponsoring sites, donating professional services and/or donating necessary materials!

ACE Construction
Alexander Nicholson
Allied Security Storage and Van Lines
Barton Malow
Better Living
Cathcart Group
CMS, Inc.
Design Electric
Goff Painting
Greer and Assoc.
Hean Cabinetry
James River Landscaping
Lowe’s
Martin Horn, Inc.
O’Byrne Contracting
Piedmont Development Group
Piedmont Radiant
Safe-Way Electric, Inc.
Sears Commercial Sales
Shelter Associates
Skeen Construction
Sun Structures
TAG Drywall
UVA Facilities Mgmt.
Van der Linde Recycling
Webber Painting
Wilmar Outside Sales

Seeking part-time Communications Coordinator

2012-05-04T18:44:31+00:00

We are seeking a part-time Communications Coordinator in our Charlottesville office. The ideal candidate will have strong written, oral, graphic and people skills and enjoy sharing the BGF story.

click here for complete job description

Resumes, cover letters and references due to Executive Director Kelly Eplee (keplee@buildinggoodness.org) by Friday May 18th.

Building Goodness in April—Saturday, April 14

2012-04-13T18:29:20+00:00

Look for our bright blue Build Day signs all around town! We'll be renovating 10 homes and the Barrett Early Learning Center. If you'd like an up-close-and-personal view, Allison Scholl is leading Hard Hat Tours from 9a.m. to 2p.m., leaving from our office every hour. Contact Allison at 434.973.0993 to reserve your tour time,

Thanks to all the volunteers for donating their time, energy and talents to the project!

VOLUNTEERSocial at Wild Wings April 20

2012-03-22T16:21:11+00:00

Join us at our spring event. Round up your fellow volunteers and bring along your family. Drinks and appetizers on us!

April 20 (5 to 7pm)
Wild Wings Café

Annual Report ready for downloading

2012-03-12T13:24:44+00:00

In an effort to save a few trees, our 2011 annual report is now available online. You’ll find a summary of accomplishments, lists of donors and volunteers and explanatory articles. It even has a couple of pie charts!

Click to download Annual Report

Announcing City Schoolyard Garden Project Shed

2012-03-08T20:02:21+00:00

Through an exciting partnership with City Schoolyard Garden (CSGP) and the Charlottesville City Schools, BGF volunteers are constructing a garden shed. The City Schoolyard Garden's mission is to cultivate academic achievement, health, environmental stewardship, and community engagement through garden-based, experiential learning. Operating under the fiscal sponsorship of the Local Food Hub, and in partnership with the teachers and administration at Buford Middle School, the City Schoolyard Garden program is guided by a board of directors, a full-time Garden Educator and a part-time Program Director. The program operates two after-school programs in gardening and cooking, as well as developing curricular resources for teachers to use in classroom instruction.

Check back as we finalize the design and determine the construction schedule.

Webcam at Excelsior Technical Institute

2012-02-15T23:38:29+00:00

We now have a webcam at the trade school site! Check back often to watch building progress. Click on the ETI project page to learn more.

Trips are scheduled through the spring. Contact Courtney Polk to volunteer today. 434 973.0993

BGF apparel now available

2012-02-08T17:15:57+00:00

Looking for BGF apparel other than your favorite BGF t-shirt? We've set up an online store where you can find polo and oxford shirts, jackets, hoodies and even shopping bags--all with our embroidered hammer logo. Place your order directly with Queensboro and enjoy!

Building Goodness Foundation Online Store

Two Year Anniversary of Earthquake in Haiti: Committed to Rebuilding

2012-01-12T19:15:01+00:00

Progress happens slowly in Haiti. That was true before the earthquake—and especially true after. Two years after the earthquake, the country continues to dig out of the rubble. Charlottesville-based Building Goodness Foundation remains committed to rebuilding safe buildings with Haitian communities. In 2012, BGF volunteers working with Haitian crews will construct a primary school, a trade school and at least 50 houses.

Explains Executive Director Kelly Eplee, “The last time I was in Haiti, I saw a line of dump trucks on the main road through Port-au-Prince being systematically filled by a massive piece of earthmoving equipment. Two years later, they were still removing rubble from the earthquake. While progress is slow, communities continue to make great progress toward rebuilding. Building Goodness Foundation has been fortunate to partner with two NGOs who invest in communities that take a proactive approach to rebuilding. Not only are we dealing with the destruction brought by the earthquake, but we are also creating jobs by building safe homes, community buildings and schools. We are establishing a higher quality standard of living compared to pre-earthquake Haiti.”

NBC 29 story Part 1

NBC 29 story Part 2

CBS 19 story