Projects of 2010
50. Elderwood Ct., January 17, 2010. Low income homeowner had a leaky dormer. A roofing contractor was hired to fix the problem at a cost of $800. The homeowner donated a like amount to FWC.
51. Del Mar Dr., Dec - Jan 2010. This family is mostly disabled and has difficulty with routine household chores. The November Nor’easter brought some damage to their very modest home. FWC volunteers repaired the roof leak, replaced a section of LR ceiling that had collapsed; repaired the washing machine; and, replaced the water heater. They also devoted two days removing accumulated trash and old furniture. Costs to FWC were approximately $900.00
52. Mason St., January 23, 2010. The homeowner had water damage in the bathroom hallway, and a leak in the roof. Several Construction Committee members repaired the water damage at a cost of less than $30. Roof repairs were contracted out at a cost of $xxx.
53. Spartin Dr., February 5, 2010. This mobile home was in need of a roof repair. The home owner was able to conduct the repairs but not able to buy the materials. Two FWC volunteers surveyed the roof to determine what materials were needed. The volunteers procured the roofing materials and delivered them to the homeowner. The cost was less than $215, $25 of which was donated to FWC by the homeowner.
54. Keener Lane, February 8 – 17, 2010. The homeowner suffers with an advancing case of Parkinson’s disease and his wife is his sole care-giver. The configuration of the only bathroom in the home was such that it was unsafe for use. FWC volunteers gutted the bathroom and adjacent linen closet, and rebuilt the former to include a new shower, handicapped commode, vanity, and shelving alcove. A handrail the length of the room was in stalled making the bath handicapped accessible. The cost of this project was $1,750.00.
55. Magnolia St., March 11, 2010. Low income homeowner had a leaky roof. A roofing contractor was hired to fix the problem at a cost of $400. FWC volunteers repaired both bathroom floors, the kitchen floor and bedroom floor. The cost of the project was $524.88.
56. 404 West Lane, March 2010. At the request of the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center (JCOC), FWC renovated this duplex, restoring it to habitability. Old kitchen cabinettes and sink were replaced; the bathrooms were updated and repaired; all floors were re-carpeted or received new linoleum; and, all walls were painted. Unserviceable appliances were removed and replaced. JCOC agreed to pay for all building materials and appliances; FWC provided all labor and expertise.
57. Geranium Cres., April 28, 2010. Volunteers completed several “honey do” projects at no cost to FWC.
58. Cloverleaf Apartments, S. Military Hwy, May 22. An FWC volunteer helped build a garden loggia at Cloverleaf Apartments which provides apartments for homeless single people. , had its grand opening Thursday. The 60-unit complex is regional project sponsored by Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk and Portsmouth.
59. Bill Shepherd Project, Suffolk, June 2-4. Volunteers were at the home of FWC’s late friend and fellow traveler, Bill Shepherd. They cleaned out three basement rooms; painted the walls and floors; and, hauled trash to the city dump. They also installed a ceiling in a basement office; built window frames around three windows; painted the carport wall; and, power-washed the deck. The intent of this board approved project was to assist Bill’s wife in bringing the home up to a “show-able” condition for sale. Cost of the project was less than $250.
60. Sykes Avenue, May 12, 2010. An elderly widow with very limited income had a roof leak and was told by two roofing companies that she needed a new roof at a cost of several thousand dollars. Two volunteers from FWC inspected the roof and determined that it could be repaired instead of replaced. FWC engaged a professional roofer to make the needed repairs at a cost of $200.00.
