Habitat for Humanity of East King County

Home dedications - June 20 @ 4 p.m.

2009-06-19T14:09:00.000-07:00

Join us for two home dedications at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at our Koinonia Ridge development in Snoqualmie. Celebrate with the Sistrunk and Howe families as they realize their dreams of homeownership. A potluck will conclude the ceremonies in the Koinonia Ridge community center. For more information, e-mail Emily Fortman, Family Services Manager, at efortman@habitatekc.org.

HFH EKC in need of vehicle donation

2009-06-16T11:45:00.000-07:00

HFH EKC is in need of a 4 door passenger vehicle to aid our AmeriCorps members in carpooling to and from their jobsites. The vehicle should be in good working condition and have a good few years of life left in it!

AmeriCorps members come from all over the county to volunteer with HFH EKC for 10 1/2 months, live on a modest stipend and help build hope within our community. As the living stipend is modest, HFH EKC helps members by providing carpool transportation options.

If you have a 4 door passenger vehicle you would be willing to donate, please contact Elise Cope at elise@habitatekc.org with the following information: 1) Make and Model 2) year 3) Miles 4) Gas Mileage

Ruminations by Lee

2009-05-21T10:52:00.000-07:00

With spring brings no more snow, new foundations and a Women Build that worked on the Let's Build a House Party (LBH) house for the second year in a row. We have now broken ground on 48 of 50 homes in Snoqualmie; one being the LBH and two are Thrivent Builds homes. All of which should be framed out in an amazing pace with the help of a well experienced AmeriCorps group. LBH is on the second story already and the Thrivent build starts May 29th and both homes will be completed by September.

Along with these three, we dedicated another home and have 2 more dedications June 20th.
Patterson Park.

The bittersweet end to Patterson Park is in sight. Building D is close to completion and we will have a “grand” closing dedication on June 13th. The plans are being worked out on how to demobilize the year and restore the rest of the park area. Much of the materials that have accumulated over the years will be sifted through and donated elsewhere and the usable materials and trailers will head up to the Issaquah Highlands for another great Habitat Site.

Construction Update May 18, 2009

2009-05-18T11:23:00.000-07:00

With all of the exciting projects going on at Habitat EKC, I apologize for the lapse in blog entries, specifically Construction Reports. I know that many Habitat supporters like to see the updates of our construction progress at both Patterson Park in Redmond and Koinonia Ridge in Snoqualmie.

From Mike Hammerquist, Construction Supervisor at Patterson Park: One month to the dedication...

The fence is completely taken out and a small retaining wall was built in a sloped corner to help protect the new fence. It will be ready for posts after tree removal.

The side sewer is connected and will be inspected on Tuesday. The final electrical inspection will take place this week. HVAC trim out and fire sprinkler trim out starts next week.

Interior trim paint is %55 complete and picking up speed with a different Dux sprayer. Exterior paint is closer.

The mini container is scheduled to move next Thursday. Progress is being made on shedding excess materials, unused tools, and assorted accumulations prior to the big move out coming.

Work next week will include interior/ exterior painting, appliance installation, finish hardware, and clean up.

From Doug Copley, Construction Supervisor at Koinonia Ridge:
Unit #12
Installed mudsill .
Set beams and floor joists.
Installed downspout and footing drains.
Applied water-proofing to foundation walls.
Ready for underfloor inspection.

Unit #13
Continued interior finish work.
Plumbing trim 95% complete.
Continued exterior paint.

Unit #32
Finished electrical rough-in, low voltage next week.

Unit #33
Continued exterior paint, caulking.

Unit #36
Braced walls and installed top plates.
Completed plywood on 1st floor.
Nailed off earthquake straps.
Set 2nd floor joists and beams.
Installed 2nd floor plywood deck, 90%.
Installed guardrails.

Unit #39
Installed downspout and footing drains.
Applied water-proofing to foundation walls.
Installed double mudsill plates.
Installed moisture barrier for joists.

Unit #4
Continued interior finish work.
Started laminate on countertops.
Continued exterior paint.

Next week we will continue interior finish work and exterior paint on #13 and #41. Stairs will be built for #36 and lumber should arrive for the 2nd floor. Framing prep should start for the Thrivent build on #12 and joists will be set on #39. Both Thrivent lots will also be backfilled.

For more information about current Habitat construction projects click here.

Family Advocates Needed

2009-04-30T15:55:00.000-07:00

Habitat for Humanity of East King County is recruiting volunteers to collaborate with and support new Partner Families for homes to be built in Snoqualmie and Issaquah Highlands.

Family Advocates play an important and necessary role in our Partner Families’ lives. A Family Advocate will accompany his or her assigned Partner Family to Habitat meetings and mandatory homebuyer education courses, provide moral support, and occasionally work on the construction sites to help families build their homes. Family Advocates have the honor of forming rewarding relationships with deserving families who are striving to fulfill their dream of homeownership.

Candidates for this volunteer position must be compassionate, patient, and dedicated. Ideal candidates appreciate cultural and religious diversity, and have a sincere desire to help families with “a hand up, not a hand out.” Family Advocates usually spend 5-10 hours per month with their Partner Families for the duration of the sweat equity phase (1 – 1.5 years).

All Family Advocates are screened and will be checked for sexual offenses, crimes of violence, and felony drug convictions.

For more information about this rewarding opportunity, contact Emily Fortman, Family Services Manager, at efortman@habitatekc.org.

Join us for a home dedication ceremony!

2009-04-17T12:02:00.001-07:00

Habitat for Humanity of East King County will dedicate a new home to Jessica Crouse and her family at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26. The ceremony will begin in the Koinonia Ridge community center, located at 36912 SE Gravenstein Ct, Snoqualmie, WA 98065. A community potluck will follow the dedication. For more information, please contact Emily Fortman at efortman@habitatekc.org.

Thanks to Our Generous Funding Partners

2009-03-31T13:30:00.000-07:00

The Seattle Foundation awarded Habitat East King County $15,000 this month. This grant will help support our existing Family Services and Homebuilding program in 2009. We are very grateful to The Seattle Foundation for their support of our mission.

This grant follows a recent gift of $25,000 by The Norcliffe Foundation, which is helping to pay for a home under construction at Snoqualmie Ridge.

Last month we received a $51,241 contribution from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, which is funding the construction of two new homes in Snoqualmie in 2009. This was the first of three installments on our 2009 funding award.

We are deeply thankful to these funders for their very generous contributions!

Home dedication today at 3 p.m.

2009-03-21T11:49:00.000-07:00

Join us as we celebrate the completion of another Habitat home for a deserving family. A dedication ceremony will be held for Samater Adam and Ifrah Elmi and their family at 3 p.m. in the Koinonia Ridge community center, located at 36912 SE Gravenstein Ct, Snoqualmie, WA 98065. A community potluck will follow the dedication. Hope to see you there!

Volunteer to provide Lunch for work-site volunteers, staff and homeowners

2009-03-03T08:51:00.000-08:00

Somedays are hot, some rainy, some cold, but no matter what our Volunteers, AmeriCorps, Staff and prospective homeowners are out there building homes! Up to 30 people are building every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Are you not able to aid in construction, but have the means and time to prepare lunch for those that are onsite? This could be a great opportunity for a church or youth group to contribute to Habitats mission and can be done affordably, and within just a half-day's work. We break for lunch around noon and get back to work around 12:45.

A typical lunch spread for volunteers might include
(however feel free to get as creative as you want!):
- sandwhiches
- soup
- fruit
- chips
- salad
- water

IMPORTANT: If you, your church, group or organization are interested in providong lunch for those onsite, please contact a Volunteer Coordinator at scheduleco@habitatekc.org or 425-869-6007 ext 232. They will asist in providing you with a headcount and notifying those onsite that lunch will be provided that day!

Thanks for your interest in supporting Habitat! Remember when you volunteer with Habitat, you are helping to build so much more than a house...

You are building people
You are building relationships
You are breaking down barriers
You are bringing people together
You are promoting love and understanding
You are building and revitalizing neighborhoods
You are activating faith and planting hope in the hearts of people

Best Wishes,

Habitat for Humanity of East King County

Construction Update March 2, 2009

2009-03-02T11:09:00.000-08:00

Mike Hammerquist’s update on what’s been happening at Patterson Park in Redmond:
We finished hanging drywall on Tuesday. We started corner metal and scrap out on Thursday and taping on Friday. I expect them to finish the living areas this week and start taping the garages. Texture and priming to follow.

Interior painting should start at the end of the week.

Decking will start this week and will continue until we are able to finish the painting above the decks.

There are a couple of areas we need to remove the siding and replace it with pieces that fit properly. Caulking continues.

The electrical trim was started and finished in the garages. We are now off temporary power for construction and are using garage and deck outlets for construction power. As soon as the taping is done in the garages, we will install the lights and switches. Electrical trim will start after we get the walls/ ceilings painted.

Work this week will include painting, caulking, siding repairs and decking.

Doug Copley’s update on what’s been happening at Koinonia Ridge in Snoqualmie:
Unit #10
Completed countertops.
Installed sinks and shower trim, plumbing trim 90% complete.
Continued with finish work, towel bars, mirrors installed.
Electrical trim 90% complete.
Framed rear deck, stairs and guardrails remain.
Hand graded rocks, ready for landscaping.
Gutters installed.

Unit #13
Drywall is up.
Permanent electric installed, gas service will be installed on Monday.
Framed one rear deck.

Unit #30
Textured, painted interior walls.
Installed underlayment and vinyl flooring.
Cabinets will be installed this week.
Interior doors and millwork should arrive late this week.
Gutters installed.

Unit #32
Installed trim around first floor windows, started trim for 2nd level of siding.
Plumbing rough-in 80% complete.
HVAC rough-in 75% complete.
Primed siding.

Unit #33
Installed more hardi panel- 80% complete.
Installed siding over lower main roof- 75% complete.
Continued with trim around windows and doors.
Primed siding.

Unit #41
Continued electrical work- 90% complete (panel and phone and cable remain.)
Roofing is scheduled to be finished this week.

This week we will continue siding on Units #32 and #33, have inspections on Unit #41 and will insulate and continue work on the decks and hopefully continue interior work on Unit #30. Unit #13 should be ready to paint interior walls by the end of the week. We will also work on the storage yard and start some new site work.

Construction Update February 26, 2009

2009-02-26T14:34:00.000-08:00

Doug Copley, Construction Supervisor at Koinonia Ridge in Snoqualmie give us this update:

Unit #10
This week: Focus on interior finishes. Continue work on deck.

Unit #13
Exterior Paint about 50% complete.
Passed, HVAC, framing and electrical inspections.
Insulated walls.
Permanent power and gas are ordered and should be installed by March 2nd.

Unit #30
Sheetrock is installed and ready for paint.
Continued exterior paint, south side 90% complete
This week: Starting interior work. Continue work on Deck.

Unit #32
HVAC rough-in 75% complete.

Unit #33
HVAC rough-in 95% complete.
Installed 1st course of siding - 50% complete.

Unit #41
Continued with electrical rough-in- 50% complete.
Finished painting and siding over areas for roofing to be installed.
Worked on south gable- 90% installed.
This week: Complete electrical rough-in and insulation.

Mike Hammerquist shares his update from Patterson Park in Redmond:

It was quite a thrill seeing the Sheetrock delivery on Weds. The hangers started on Thursday and should be done on Tuesday. On Wednesday we will scrap out and corner bead, with taping to start on Thursday.

Siding continues, 99% overall complete. We should have the last piece on this week. Caulking and painting made good progress this week. The southern end of the building is fully painted from the ground to the roof and the towers/ plank setup has been moved to the other end. The last soffit was finished on Saturday. We will build decks after we finish the painting above them.

Work this week will include painting, caulking, some siding, decks and site maintenance.

Professional Painters and Finishers Needed!

2009-02-19T14:29:00.000-08:00

Habitat EKC is looking for professional painters to volunteer their time in the upcoming months. As Habitat EKC narrows down the finishing details on homes in Koinonia Ridge in Snoqualmie and Patterson Park in Redmond there will be a surge of painting needing to be done. If you specifically have painting and finish work experience, please contact Jayme Aumann, Habitat EKC Volunteer Coordinator to arrange a date to volunteer your skills at 425.869.6007 ext 232 or e-mail her at jaumann@habitatekc.org.

Construction Update, February 16, 2009

2009-02-16T14:42:00.001-08:00

Patterson Park:

Insulation is ready for inspection on Tuesday.
Electricity is hooked up and the meters are set.
Gas meters are unlocked and turned on.
Soffits are 80% complete.
Siding closer to being complete.
All furnaces running properly.
Sheetrock is scheduled to be delivered this week.

Work this week: siding on roof, caulking, painting and decks.

Koinonia Ridge:
Unit #10
Millwork 90% installed and painted.
Cabinets complete.
Countertops - 75% built.
Electrical trim - 75% complete.
HVAC trim complete.
Installed toilets.
Insulated pipes in crawl space, water is on.

Unit #13
Electrical rough-in 80%, panel wired.
Siding complete.
Continued with exterior paint.
Framed front deck.
Worked on framing corrections.
HVAC completed and ready for re-inspection.

Unit #30
Iinsulation passed inspection.
Sheetrock is up and inspected.
Utilities should be connected this week.
Framed front deck.
Ordered interior doors and millwork.

Unit #32
Continued with 1st level of siding, 3 sides complete
Plumbing rough-in - 80% complete.

Unit #33
Installed housewrap over lower roof.
Installed two more windows.
Installed sheetrock and wiring for furnace room.

Unit #41
Completed siding on back of house.
Continued with exterior paint.
Started layout, drilling and installing boxes for electrical rough-in.
HVAC 90% complete, wall terminations will be installed after siding goes on.

Sheds are ready for homeowner use. Trim paint continues.

We had a professional painter volunteer this week. He painted all of the interior doors and all trim that was installed in #10. It looks amazing!

Next week we will continue with exterior painting, electrical rough-in on #13 and #41, countertops and millwork #10, and random siding. Possibly more decks as well.

Habitat EKC Builds Community Within Community

2009-02-10T14:11:00.000-08:00

Habitat EKC has selected 6 new families to work toward becoming homeowners at Koinonia Ridge in Snoqualmie in 2009!

One selected family in particular, the Zavodovs, had a special connection to Habitat already.

In 2008 the Culai family was selected for a home in the Patterson Park development in Redmond, WA. Both the Zavodov and the Culai families are immigrants from Moldova, a landlocked country situated between Ukraine and Romania, and independently set up roots in east King County. Through area resources the two families connected and became part of each other’s new community in the States.

Iulia Zavodov has explained the serendipitous way they met: "Our kids went to the same daycare, even in the same classroom. Occasionally, I heard Carina talking to her kid in Romanian, and I asked her where she is from. During the conversation we found out we are from the same city, even from the same district of the city, I knew Carina’s neighbors next door [in Moldova], but we never met - only here, in Renton.”

When the Zavodov family was selected in January 2009, it was decided that the Culai family was the obvious choice to share the news. The ability to let great friends, and in America the closest thing to family, contribute in the selection process supports our mission to empower families, build community, and create hope.

Now both the Zavodov and the Culai families are a part of the Habitat for Humanity community, one that they can be connected to for many years to come.

Construction Update, February 9, 2009

2009-02-09T09:48:00.000-08:00

Due to the great weather we had last week, the Habitat Construction crews were able to get a lot done! If you were out there volunteering with us, thank you and we hope you enjoyed the sunshine. If not, please come and join us at either of our current build sites: Patterson Park in Redmond or Koinonia Ridge in Snoqualmie. For more information about volunteering with Habitat click here.

Update: Patterson Park, Redmond:

Framing inspection passed.
Insulation began this week on 2 units.
Garage insulation completed – Plywood on final interior sheer walls begins this week.
Siding is on - Roof gables 60% complete.
The good weather gave us a chance to paint some.
Work this week will focus on finishing the insulation, with some painting or on roof siding.

Update: Koinonia Ridge, Snoqualmie: We welcomed our new families to the site on Saturday. After an orientation several were able to stay and work on siding. We also had more high school students who did the bulk of the insulation work as well as the shed painting.

Unit #10
Cabinets - 50% complete.
Exterior paint- 85% complete.
Electrical trim- 50% complete.
Installed deck railings.
Graded lot for landscaping.

Unit #13
Continued siding- 85% complete.

Unit #30
Passed HVAC, electrical and framing inspections.
Continued exterior paint.
Insulated house.

Unit #32
Plumbing rough-in continues.
Installed rear siding.

Unit #33
Began prepping utility room for HVAC install.

Unit #41
Continued siding- 70% complete.
Painted siding over roof with two coats, touch ups remain.

Sheds- started body color paint. Poured concrete pad for generator install at the community center.

Habitat for Humanity Mourns the Loss of Its Founder, Millard Fuller

2009-02-05T14:15:00.000-08:00

Habitat for Humanity is deeply saddened by the death of Millard Fuller, the visionary whose ideas and tireless work created Habitat for Humanity.

Mr. Fuller led Habitat from its founding in 1976 until his separation from the organization and his founding of the Fuller Center for Housing in 2005. He died early today, Feb. 3, following a brief illness. He was 74.

“Millard Fuller was a force of nature who turned a simple idea into an international organization that has helped more than 300,000 families move from deplorable housing into simple, decent homes they helped build and can afford to buy and live in,” said Jonathan Reckford, chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International. “The entire Habitat family mourns the loss of our founder, a true giant in the affordable housing movement. Our prayers are with the entire Fuller family.”

The idea for Habitat for Humanity was born at Koinonia Farm, a Christian farming community founded in 1942 in rural southwest Georgia to be a “demonstration plot for the Kingdom of God.” Millard and Linda Fuller made their way to that demonstration plot in 1965.

By the time Millard Fuller turned 29, he had earned his first million dollars as an entrepreneur and attorney. But as his finances flourished, his health and marriage crumbled. To save their marriage, the Fullers decided to begin anew. They sold all that they owned, gave the money to the poor and in their searching, landed at Koinonia where they began soaking up the teachings of farmer, theologian and community founder Clarence Jordan.

In time, Jordan and Fuller launched a program of “partnership housing,” building simple houses in partnership with rural neighbors who were too poor to qualify for conventional home loans. The first house was dedicated in 1969 and others soon followed. In 1973, the Fullers took the concept of partnership housing to Africa. Within a few years, simple concrete-block homes were replacing unhealthy mud-and-thatch homes … and Millard Fuller had a bold idea: If partnership housing could improve lives in Georgia and Zaire, why not the rest of the world?

In 1976, the Fullers returned to the United States and launched Habitat for Humanity International. By the organization’s 25th anniversary, tens of thousands of people were volunteering with Habitat and more than 500,000 people were living in Habitat homes.

Millard Fuller was a prolific writer, authoring 10 books. He had received more than 50 honorary degrees and in 1996 received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. In presenting the medal, President Bill Clinton said, “Millard Fuller has done as much to make the dream of homeownership a reality in our country and throughout the world as any living person.” Jack Kemp, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former HFHI board member agreed, adding, “When I’m asked about housing success stories from our inner cities, the first group that comes to mind is Habitat for Humanity."

Among numerous other awards, Fuller was named to the National Housing Hall of Fame and had received the World Changer Award, the World Methodist Peace Award, the Norman Vincent Peale Award, the John W. Gardner Leadership Award and the Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award.

“Millard Fuller’s drive and relentless commitment to affordable housing captured people’s imagination and changed lives around the world,” said J. Ronald Terwilliger, chair of Habitat for Humanity’s International Board of Directors. “His inspiration lives on in Habitat’s work and through its employees, volunteers, partner families and supporters. We extend our sincere condolences to the Fuller family and are keeping them in our thoughts and prayers.”

HFHEKC thanks AG Tree Service, LLC

2009-02-04T15:38:00.000-08:00

Last week, Adam Guy of AG Tree Service, LLC, in Kirkland, volunteered his time and services to help a Habitat community in Newcastle with tree removal. Adam contacted HFHEKC offering to help Habitat homeowners at no cost. Adam's timing was uncanny; our Coal Creek Terrace HOA board president had been searching for someone to help with old trees on the property.

HFHEKC and all the homeowners at Coal Creek Terrace thank Adam and his company for their generous donation and support of our organization.

AG Tree Service, LLC
425-830-8820
www.agtreeservice.net

Habitat EKC Board Vice Chair, Sally Gregg, recognized by Seattle-King County Association of REALTORS (SKCAR)

2009-01-27T14:49:00.000-08:00

Sally Gregg, Habitat EKC Board Vice Chair was recognized by Seattle-King County Association of REALTORS (SKCAR) for her commitment to the Eastside community with the Community Service Award on January 9, 2009 at the annual Installation and Awards Banquet held at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. Read more about it in an article in yesterday's Issaquah Press here. Congratulations Sally and thank you for all of the hard work you do for Habitat EKC!

Construction Update, January 26, 2009

2009-01-26T09:47:00.000-08:00

Patterson Park:
HVAC this week.
Electrical signed-off.
Gas, power and other utilities will be hooked up soon.
Sprinkler contractor will be back on Tuesday to put the system on test.
Partial fire safeing inspection scheduled for Monday.
Siding continues.
Work next week will include siding, framing, some limited insulation, and installing the mud rings on the electrical boxes.

Koinonia Ridge:
Unit #10
Sheetrock finish completed.
All walls spray painted, started semi gloss coat in bathrooms.
Continued with some exterior paint, caulk.

Unit #13
Installed T1-11 on second course of siding - 60% complete.

Unit #30
Started electrical rough-in - 60% completed.

Unit #32
Installed back door.
All windows are in.
Plumbing continues.

Unit #41
HVAC 70% complete.
Gas piping installed.
Started installing siding over lower roof 25% completed.
Installed 2 more windows.

Sheds
One shed is roofed, and the other two started.
Siding is nearly completed, doors are ready to install.

Next week interior finish work will begin on Unit #10. We will also continue electrical rough-in on #30 and siding on the others.

HFHEKC to launch financial literacy program for youth

2009-01-24T12:42:00.001-08:00

As you know, HFHEKC builds homes with low-income families. But did you know we also build strong families and cohesive communities? Part of HFHEKC's mission is to empower families; we believe empowerment comes through education so we provide our Partner Families with life-long learning opportunities like workshops, classes and special events. All Partner Families complete budgeting and credit repair classes before purchasing their homes from Habitat but, until now, we have not had a curriculum for youth and teens on financial literacy. We want all the children in our Habitat families to be well educated and capable of managing money in adulthood. With the help of the Washington Society of CPAs, HFHEKC will offer teens of Habitat families training on budgeting, financial goal setting, credit, loans and savings. For the younger kids -- ages 10-13 -- a volunteer CPA will facilitate the "Feed the Pig" program. These classes are open to all Habitat family children and young adults at no cost. To learn more about HFHEKC's Partner Family education and training program, e-mail Emily Fortman at efortman@habitatekc.org.

Partner Families Selected

2009-01-24T12:36:00.000-08:00

Six more deserving families have been selected to partner with Habitat for Humanity of East King County. These six families -- recently selected by the Family Selection Committee and approved by the board -- will begin their sweat equity (the construction of their homes) in February at our Koinonia Ridge development in Snoqualmie.

Welcome Partner Families!

Issaquah Highlands Project Starts Getting Some Attention

2009-01-21T13:25:00.000-08:00

The Issaquah Reporter and the Issaquah Press both did stories on the new Habitat EKC project that will begin in 2009. Ground-breaking is estimated for April and the project should be completed in full by 2012. To see the articles in their entirety click here.

Construction Update, January 21, 2009

2009-01-21T13:24:00.000-08:00

Patterson Park:
HVAC finished!
Fire sprinklers will be inspected next week.
Electrical inspection this week.
Siding continues.
Fire stopping continues.
Next week some trenching for gas, phone and cable begins.

Koinonia Ridge:
Unit #10
Sheetrock is up and first coat of mud is going on Saturday.
Continued with exterior paint.
Completed insulation in crawl space.

Unit #13
Siding and Mechanical rough-in continue

Unit #30
Started electrical process.
Continued caulking/spackling on exterior.
Worked on interior framing punchlist.

Unit s#32/ #33
Continued housewrap and window installation.

Unit #41
HVAC 50% complete.
Wired, insulated and sheetrocked furnace room.

SHEDS
Continued with siding trim.
Completed roof framing.
Started shingles on 6 unit shed.

Next Week:
Continue with exterior paint.
Siding on #13 and #41
Window and door installation on #32 and #33.
Wiring on #30.
Continue work on the homeowner sheds.

Construction Update, January 8, 2009

2009-01-08T10:19:00.000-08:00

After a snowy and cold holiday season, the construction crews, AmeriCorps team and volunteers are back at the work sites with their hammers swinging!

Mike Hammerquist, Construction Supervisor at Patterson Park in Redmond shares his update:

1. Fire sprinklers will be done next week.
2. HVAC will be done on Friday or Monday
3. Electrical is closer. 95% of the wires are pulled in #1- 6 (including low voltage).
4. The week of January 5th will be focused on siding, pick- up framing, and some electrical.

Doug Copley, Construction Supervisor at Koinonia Ridge in Snoqualmie gives us this update:

It was a quiet week at the Ridge with the holidays and everyone still getting back to work. We were also greeted with fresh snow the past two mornings, about an inch each time. But it melts during the day and is only a nuisance rather than causing major delays.

Unit #10:
Installed furnace room door and sided around area.
Installed T1-11 along back of house.
Siding about 95% complete- porch soffits remain.
Ordered material to frame decks.
The week of January 5th we will have HVAC, plumbing, electrical and framing inspections.

Unit #30:
Started siding along south side- 30% completed.
Hardi plank on front- 80% completed.

Unit #41:
Continued with siding on lower level- 75% around house completed.

Unit #33:
Roofing installed on 75% of unit.
Plumbing rough-in complete.

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped, especially with the weather challenges presented! If you are interested in volunteering with Habitat EKC on one of the job sites, explore the Volunteer Calendar here for available dates.

Volunteer Info Session TONIGHT! in Issaquah- Jan 7

2009-01-07T15:07:00.000-08:00

HFH EKC is hosting a Volunteer Information Session, TONIGHT! January 7th in Issaquah. Come learn about Habitat for Humanity EKC, its many volunteer opportunities and ask any questions you may have. Curious about how you, your family, friends or organization can get involved with us? Get your feat wet, or get involved in a new way, and join us! We will begin construction on new Habitat homes in Issaquah in 2009 and are looking forward to meeting more of Issaquah’s community.

Unlike some other organizations you can still get involved without attending this meeting. You’re welcome to sign up to volunteer on our construction site through our online Volunteer Calendar or contact a Volunteer Coordinator directly.

January 7th 2009
6:30pm-7:30pm
Issaquah Library Admin. Service Center (behind Target)
Public Meeting Room (2A/B)
960 Newport Way NW
Issaquah, WA