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Kathy Schmitz, a dedicated All-Women's Crew member, will be chronicling the progress of the revitalization taking place on Bonifacio Street. The house was bequeathed to Habitat for Humanity East Bay by Clarice Garrison, a very generous Legacy Society donor. The home, sponsored by the Women's Crew, will be rehabilitated and sold to a low-income family.
Week 14
December 11, 2009
Today was exciting as we finally got to meet one of the homeowners (Mirriam) as well as a brother (Alex) and her father (Rafael) who were there to help as they started working on the sweat equity.
Week 13
December 04, 2009
Although there were only a few of us working this weekend, we managed to get a lot done. The kitchen is coming together and we're continuing to finish some of the electrical works.
Week 12
November 20, 2009
Because of expected rain and limited available work in the house, we had a smaller than usual crew today. Amy finished up some sprinkler work in the front then joined the crew wiring outlets inside. Monica showed Lian how to wire the outlets, passing on the knowledge imparted by Hans.
Week 11
November 18, 2009
Friday the 13th was a lucky day for the Bonifacio house in Concord as 8 Women’s Crew members (Monica, Bobbie, Cel, Debbie, Jenni, Janet, Lee), Jacob Miller of Martinez, and Chuck Morton got to work on assignments from Mike.
We all were working hard to finish up some of the work in the attic, running wires and installing electrical boxes. We're making progress!
Week 10
November 10, 2009
Friday and Saturday last weekend the work continued to drive the Bonifacio towards completion. The radiant barrier was installed in the attic, and work continued on the interior dry walling.
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Garrison Story
Clarice Garrison was a strong believer in Habitat's mission to help rebuild communities through homeownership opportunities. This year, she bequeathed her home to Habitat East Bay to provide a foundation for a low-income family that will improve their lives. Read Clarice's story.
NSP Program
Habitat East Bay has launched a program in partnership with Contra Costa County and the City of Hayward to buy foreclosed properties, rehabilitate them and sell them to low-income families. Read more.