86 - Marian McNally helped with food. 
87 - The home we are building is for Tawanda Wilson, second from the right. 
90 - Left to right, Dan Golec, Tara Master, Sam Pollack, Greg Demaggio, Doug Hock, Jum Laurain. 
91 various views of the house today. 
92 various views of the house today. 
93 various views of the house today. 
94 - view of the house from the street, behind piles of lumber. |
News June 17, 2001
The main I-beam over the basement was laid on Friday, June 8. This is exciting news because, each step in this building process is dependant upon a good completion of the previous steps. Before that I-beam could be placed, preparatory steps were necessary, like: the foundation was in by May 17; basement walls were delivered by May 25; the concrete basement floor was poured by the end of May. Of course, the weather did not always fit nicely into our construction schedule. Some of our volunteers had a smashing start on Saturdays, June 2 & 9. The floor joists were placed and preparations were made for putting down the main floor. We hope to have the house framed in by the end of this month. One of our co-house-leaders, Doug Hock said, "We have a good chemistry among our volunteers on this build." Our supervisors, Gregory DeMaggio & Stephen Polgar promote a great work environment. Some of the youthful vigor witnessed at the house may be attributed to the lunches provided through the good graces of Marian McNally and others. The majority of our volunteers get a chance to contribute their skills once the big foundational steps are in place. Gradually, as the house grows, we are able to employ more and more volunteers. If you have not been called please be patient. Your turn will come in due time & we will need your skills. Kudos to Mary Wakefield for all of her work in contacting our volunteers. Mary said, "The list of volunteers from all the Catholic groups is really huge. When volunteer's list their available dates on the application it is very helpful." Barb Pott at Catholic Social Services compiles the list of volunteers from all the groups. And, then Mary has the task of calling. Once you are called and scheduled to work on the house you will need to plan for the day of work. Keep in mind that there is drinking water available at the house, and, you may want to bring some of your other favorite drinks. Remember to use sunscreen & dress for sweat, you will get dirty. The house on "Bens Street" in Ann Arbor (near the intersection of Liberty & Maple) is sponsored by a coalition of Catholic groups in Washtenaw County. These Catholic groups (9) have contributed financially this year: St. Andrew; St. Francis; St. John the Baptist; St. Joseph in Dexter; St. Joseph Mercy Hospital; St. Patrick; St. Thomas the Apostle; Call to Action & The Knights of Columbus of Washtenaw. To benefit this Catholic Habitat House, The Knights of Columbus also sponsor an "Annual Golf Outing" on Monday, July 9th at Washtenaw Country Club. Sponsorships are welcome! Call Paul Ward 487-5967. Scott Wright
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