Housing Development Alliance

[No, this is not an offer for a free lunch---gotchya!]

The portion of the First Presbyterian Church from Kissimmee, FL at the Airport has gotten all the exterior walls and most (if not all) the interior walls of the new home. Our carpenters were extremely impressed with how well the girls worked, even in the extreme heat. Our carpenter, Steve, was so proud of his group that he even took them to a free lunch that was being held at the Home Lumber Company in Hazard. The other half in Leatherwood had begun to shingle the roof of S. Caudill (and maybe even safely fell through it once or twice), but the heat was excruciating in the afternoon, and they had to call it quits early. Sai la vie. They were all great sports, and, apparently, had a fantastic time. They're already scheduling another week for next Summer. See you in June, guys! Have a safe trip back to Florida! Enjoy Disney World for me!

Pullen Memorial Baptist Church has been working on G. Hollon's home in Happy, KY. They built her a brand new ramp, dug a small irrigation ditch, and replaced a window with a new door! They also gave the homeowner some much needed company. We're finding that listening to some of our older homeowners is, in itself, a service. They too had to take many breaks due to the heat, but that didn't stop them from working their butts off. When I asked their carpenter, Anthony, how had he liked his volunteer group this week, he said, "Boy, they were great workers. I hope they come back." ...Or something to that extent. Anyway, we hope to see them again next year for their fourth trip to Hazard!

Have a great weekend, everyone!