Construction Updates from Yogi Way in Eugene
We are moving on to the second floor of Ursula’s house! Last Saturday, volunteers set up scaffolding to allow access to the second floor. The walls are now beginning to be raised on the second level, and volunteers are working on the stairs and landing on the interior of the home. It’s a great view … Read more
Women Build has been in full swing all week! Last Saturday,the women installed floor joists- all in one day! Several Southtowne Rotary women joined the volunteers, and also brought out lunch for the entire crew. Here is Habitat board member, Cindy Pahs, who worked alongside two future Habitat homeowners, Ursula (middle) and Nayeli: … Read more
Our volunteers have been working hard these past two weeks, and the foundation is moving along at record speed! Last week, we built the foundation walls by putting up form boards. Yesterday, concrete was poured! Now the foundation is being stripped. Next week, during National Women Build Week, volunteers will be hanging floor joists and … Read more
On Sunday, March 29th 2015, we celebrated the groundbreaking of our 53rd home for Ursula and her children, Ishmael and Haley. Thank you to the many sponsors, volunteers, board members, Habitat families, donors, and local dignitaries who attended and made this a momentous occasion! House sponsors are: Eugene Delta Rotary, Eugene Metropolitan Rotary, … Read more
Work is completed on the house! This Friday, an EWEB official will conduct a “blower test” on the house to test its energy efficiency. We are very pleased to invite you to attend the dedication of the Millard home this Saturday at 10am. All are welcome to attend – house sponsors, local dignitaries, donors, … Read more
The words of our dedicated volunteers say it all this week. Bernie (volunteer extraordinaire and photographer) says we are “clearly on the home stretch” with Albert’s house. The countertops and cabinets have been installed, in addition to the hot water heater, heat pump, and appliances. Albert and another volunteer have completed a lovely brick walkway. Our … Read more
As you can see, the interior of Albert’s house is looking more clean and finished than ever. With the flooring and interior doors mostly completed, volunteers will continue to install trim, cabinets, sinks, and appliances in the coming week. Shoots of grass are beginning to pop up in the front yard! A red brick walkway … Read more
Volunteers are hard at work on Albert’s home this week, in preparation for flooring, vinyl, and cabinet installation. Exterior touchups have been done, so the house is looking bright and tidy from the outside. Mark your calendars – Albert’s home dedication will be Saturday, November 8th at 10am. More details to come. We look forward … Read more
We are really excited about the progress of the house. The front lawn is seeded and is being watered. The walls and ceiling have been textured and primed. This week we will be doing more painting and finishing window sills. Next we will be cutting the shelves for the closets. It is great to see … Read more
The ceilings are going up. The sheet rocking will continue into next week. Next will come the mudding and texture on the walls. It is looking like we will be painting the third week in September. Anyone who enjoys painting – your chance is coming soon!