No work Sunday, May 1st!

We are making such incredible progress! We won’t need volunteers tomorrow, Sunday, May 1^st! PLEASE take a much deserved day off. We have just a bit more to do before we roll the trusses and some pick up work. We will keep you posted an the next work days.

Last Chance for Framing Saturday, April 30th.

This Saturday will be the last chance for you and your friends to participate in the framing of the Jacob’s Well project! If you have been wanting to hammer some nails but just haven’t had the chance to get on site, come this Saturday, April 30^th from 9AM to 5PM. Lots of snacks, a hearty lunch and drinks will be provided.

Also, CBN will be onsite filming for an upcoming 700 Club segment so put on your smile and make sure your church, community group and/or family are represented! We will finish the third floor framing!! (woohoo!)

Please be sure that you and/or your group are registered online for this last opportunity to frame. 

Watch for the upcoming topping out party to celebrate the end of framing. Possible dates: Sunday, May 22 OR June 5th.

Thank you for all you do!!!

King 5 “SuperMom” nominee… our own Marla Whitmer. She has our vote!

For every muffin munched, every lavish lunch, every cup of coffee chugged and every hand-delivered treat to the volunteers on the Jacob’s Well construction site, we have Marla Whitmer to thank. Marla and her crew of over 50 hospitality volunteers have provided lunch, snacks, drinks and coffee to over 400 volunteers working on a project in Shoreline to bring safe housing and services to homeless single mothers and their children.

Marla’s commitment to the community and her dedicated volunteer service has caught the eye of King 5’s morning show New Day Northwest. She is one of 10 community leaders nominated for their SuperMom contest. She has our vote and we hope she has yours too! If Marla wins, Jacob’s Well receives a $500 contribution in her name and Marla receives a very well deserved day at the spa!

“We could not do this without Marla,” commented Susan Camerer, Vision House Executive Director. “Her support has been critical to keeping the construction volunteers feeling appreciated and coming back. One volunteer commented that this was the only construction site you could actually GAIN weight on!”  The first meal Marla provided was on May 15, 2010 and she just hasn’t stopped. She has been a faithful and steadfast supporter, committed to helping homeless kids.

Here is the link to vote for Marla!
http://www.king5.com/new-day-northwest/promos-contests/120613974.html

Marla accepts a batch of brownies for the construction volunteers from our neighbor Lilly.

Volunteer Opportunities for this Week

• Friday, April 22, 8:00AM to 3:30PM – Skilled and Professional Only. We will be rolling the Third-Floor TJIs to prepare for framing parties on Saturday. (Hearty lunch will be provided)
• Saturday, April 23, 9:00AM to 5PM - Finish third floor sheathing and framing. We need 25 – 50 more skilled, semi-skilled and professionals on site. There are also volunteer opportunities for unskilled workers willing to swing a hammer. (Hearty lunch will be provided)

Please be sure that you and/or your group are registered! 

Lost and found:

Nathan is missing his large Big Foot skill saw worm drive. It is red and has a broken handle and has a 10” circular blade. It came up missing April 3^rd.

    

Upcoming Opportunities:

CBN WANTS YOU! The Christian Broadcasting Network is flying out to cover the Jacob’s Well story and your involvement! They will be at Vision House on April 28^th and 29^th and filming on JW construction site April 30^th and interviewing some of the volunteers! We are thrilled to hopefully get national exposure of the great work that everyone is doing to support homeless kids in the Seattle area! 

• Friday, May 5^th 8AM to 5PM – We need 30-40 Skilled and Professional Only. ROOF TRUSSES will be delivered! (Hearty lunch will be provided)
• Saturday, May 6th, 9AM to 5PM – Harnessing and roping off will be required as we sheath the roof! (Hearty lunch will be provided)
• Wednesday, May 18^th, 12PM to 1PM - Bellevue Hilton Hotel. Volunteers are working to raise money to install the HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Wear your shirt, bring your friends and come support the effort.  Click here for more info.

KOMO Coverage

>> Vision House | Jacob's Well coverage

Construction Update 4-16-11

More great progress today!

Second floor exterior done!

Kristi (volunteer coordinator extraordinaire) and Gary (board member)

Many hands make light work.... well kinda.

Craig and Jenny. Our extraordinary leaders!

Joan, project manager and her protege.

Simon, our architect.

Volunteer Opportunities for this Week

Another great week of progress! Be sure to check out our Facebook page and the photos on Flickr. 

Volunteer Opportunities for this Week:

Saturday, April 16, 9AM to 5PM - Second-Floor framing and Third-Floor TJIs (Can you believe we are already to the THIRD FLOOR!?). We need 25-50 more skilled, semi-skilled and professionals on site. This week there are also slots for unskilled people who are willing to swing a hammer. (Hearty lunch will be provided)

Sunday, April 17, 1PM to 5PM  - Finish Second- Floor framing and start sheathing the Third-Floor. We need 25 – 50 more skilled, semi-skilled and professionals on site. There are also volunteer opportunities for unskilled workers willing to swing a hammer. (Refreshments provided)

Please be sure that you and/or your group are registered! 

Today's Progress

What's Next for this Week?

 

Channel 13 stopped by for a visit today. Click to see the segment.

We are making great progress on Jacob’s Well! The project was featured this morning on Channel 13.

Volunteer Opportunities for this Week:

• Saturday, April 9, 9AM to 5PM - Second-Floor framing. We need 25-50 more skilled, semi-skilled and professionals on site. Most unskilled positions are filled. (Hearty lunch will be provided)

• Sunday, April 10, 1PM to 5PM  - Finish Second- Floor framing. We need about 25 – 50 more skilled, semi-skilled and professionals on site. Most unskilled positions are filled. (Light refreshments provided)

Thanks again for your hard work! Please be sure that you and/or your group are registered! http://www.vision-house.org/registration/JW_framing/

Channel 13 KCPQ is broadcasting live

Be sure to tune into tomorrow morning at 7:15 AM to 9:30 AM. KCPQ's Mornings with Kaci will be broadcasting live!

Jacob's Well Build: Day 2 Progress 4/2/11

Jacob's Well Schedule for this Week

Thanks to all of you who volunteered this weekend and thanks to KOMO television for sharing the story! What an incredible success!! Here is a link to all of the fun and >>photos. Feel free to download them and share them with others: 

Schedule for this week:

Tuesday, April 5, 9AM to 5PM - framing and pick-up work, clean-up and a few unskilled positions.

Thursday, April 7, 6:00AM to 9:45 - framing, sheathing and pick up work. Channel 13 will be doing a live feed from the site! So come on out! We will have hot coffee!

Saturday, April 9, 9AM to 5PM - second floor framing.

Sunday, April 10, 1PM to 5PM (If needed) - finish second floor framing.

Thanks again for your hard work!