August 28, 2010 {What A Day!}

Starting again at 6:30 a.m., the weather was finally pleasantly cool and less humid. What a gift! About 14 volunteers arrived, some later, and accomplished all of the laid-out tasks for the day: finishing siding one end of the house, completed caulking the exterior, installed insulation in the exterior walls, and applying a coat of exterior paint to the body of the house (except the trim). What workers these wonderful volunteers are! Food was provided by First Baptist Church, and it was delicious and filling. Thank you, FBC!

August 21, 2010 {Another Build Day}

Women Build 2010 {Tuesday, August 3, 2010}

On Tuesday, Aug. 3, 24 women from the Polk County community gathered early in the morning to further the home ownership dream of Billie Henderson. Over the next six hours, they would apply siding and roof shingles and lots of caulk. They scrambled over the roof and all around the four sides of the house, as well as inside, where they sheet rocked the enclosure for the water heater. All in all, in spite of the heat and humidity, the women had a grand time under the tutelage of Carrie Hamilton, Cathy Conner, and Willard Moody, construction superintendent.

Already, the women are looking forward to Women Build 2011!