West Tuality Habitat for Humanity
Welcome to the West Tuality Habitat for Humanity website !
Please navigate through the site and find out about our current house building program, how you can volunteer and how to donate !
Please navigate through the site and find out about our current house building program, how you can volunteer and how to donate !
April 5, 2013
Good morning!
I hope your Friday will be a good day for you.
March 6, 2013
THIS IS EXCITING!! During the last few weeks a number of new volunteers are coming to the work site to help build houses for deserving and qualified people.
February 23, 2013
Good morning!
I hope your Friday will be a good day for you.
As for Saturday: it is an important day at the work site. We are
ready for dry-wall on house #1. Richard is purchasing about 90 sheets
today and we will need people to help unload those sheets tomorrow.
Therefore we will be clearing a lot of things out of the garage,
cleaning in up and stacking the dry-wall there and throughout the house,
making it as easy as possible for those who will be hanging it.
In addition we are waiting for response from C&M
Roofing who will place the trusses on house #2 and Danny's group is
continuing the work on house #5, however we are waiting for the permits
to be approved before we can do much more there. So tomorrow the
dry-wall is the focus.
There is also the need to hang the siding on house #1.
We have completed the west side up to the belly board and it looks
good. Yesterday we started the east side of the house and that will
continue.
Hope it isn't raining too much in the morning, however
rain or shine, we will need to unload the sheets of dry-wall from the
Habitat truck. See you tomorrow morning!
Dick Kroll, Volunteer Housing Coordinator.
March 6, 2013
THIS IS EXCITING!! During the last few weeks a number of new volunteers are coming to the work site to help build houses for deserving and qualified people.
Danny & Kaylie, our newest home
owners, have many friends who are stepping up to help them build house
#5. They installed the floor joists last Saturday and the house is now
ready for the initial installation of PLUMBING.
As for house #2, Chuck & Richard, among others
have been putting in long days to build the walls of not only the first
floor, but the second floor as well. It is very close to being ready
for trusses and, of course PLUMBING.
House #1 continues to progress with siding,
decorative front pillars, and lots of little projects to get the
inspection finalized. The big problem in achieving completion of the
inspection is the PLUMBING.
There seems to be a theme developing here!!! We need PLUMBERS!
If you are a licensed PLUMBER or know a licensed PLUMBER, West Tuality
Habitat would be most grateful if you would come forward NOW. Plumbing is a special skill and a great deal of time and headaches could be saved by a licensed PLUMBER.
If a Plumber is available please contact me by replying to this notice or call my cell phone at 503 351-5347.
Or call Richard Kidd, our Construction Manager, at 503 307-7054.
Your excited Volunteer Coordinator, Richard "Dick" Kroll
February 23, 2013
As you can see Chuck
& Richard are building the walls to second story of house #2.
Construction is going quickly. The rest of the crew today, Jerry,
George, Bruce and George are doing odds and ends, as well as siding to
complete house #1.
Richard reports that the primary
project Saturday, Feb. 23, will be to put the sills on the foundation of
house #5 and to begin placing the joists for the flooring. This is
exciting! Progress will now begin to show on the house chosen by new
owners, Danny and Kaylie.
Once again I want to thank Richard Kidd for the work he does,
not only at the site, but also making sure we have the building
materials to keep the projects progressing.
Thanks again to the crews for Tuesdays and Thursdays and their
consistency. And thanks to all who are able to turn out on Saturdays
or once in while to help.
Dick Kroll, Construction Volunteer Coordinator
Build days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday's from 9 am to 1 pm.
I would really like to hear from each of you as to what your thoughts are about you level of volunteering on the construction projects. Are you still available and interested in being contacted to work? Is there a chance you will be looking forward to time at the construction site?
Our primary work times are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
If you want to work at other times or want to volunteer for a specialty project, PLEASE CONTACT ME or Richard Kidd. Richard is still the construction manager and is arranging to get all the special projects completed.
If you want to work at other times or want to volunteer for a specialty project, PLEASE CONTACT ME or Richard Kidd. Richard is still the construction manager and is arranging to get all the special projects completed.
Dick Kroll, Construction Volunteer Coordinator 503 351-5347
February 5, 2013
Hello, volunteers!
We are continuing to effectively build the
"Coop Condo Units" at Oak and 19th in Forest Grove. We are putting
siding on house #1 and the siding crew is coming to work on Tuesday. If
you want to join them, COME. We have also straightened
the first story walls in house #2 and are ready to double the plate,
thus getting ready to put the floor joists in to support the second
floor. If you want to join this framing crew, COME!
Then
we have a new development. Our new owners, Danny & Kallee, have
chosen to take on house #5 and they are bringing friends to help them
build that unit. We will all pitch in to help them when the situation
calls for it. Danny and Gavin started work on house #5 Saturday and
"the beat goes on." This is exciting and fun. If you want to help
them build more quickly, COME!!
By the way, West Tuality Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring a
special Gala valentine party at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club this Saturday,
Feb. 9 to raise funds to buy the building materials to build these
houses. The Gala will include wine tasting of local wineries, hors
d'vourves, live music and dancing, an oral and a silent auction. Our
goal is to raise $42,000.00. Come and join us for the fun!!!
Tickets are $50.00 each ($25.00 of which is tax deductible) and can be
purchased at Columbia Community Bank, the 1910 Main St. Bistro, The
Friendly Vine and at the United Church of Christ in Forest Grove.
We are thankful for each of you who continue to COME and pitch
in at the houses. We could not do it without you! See you at the
building site!
Dick Kroll, Construction Volunteer Coordinator.
August 2, 2012 - House Build Update
We still need you. We have had a couple new people recently
and that is very helpful. If we have enough people, we will begin to
build the second house, which presently has only one garage wall. We
are on the verge of needing our electricians, so if you are willing to
help with the electricity, contact me so Richard and I can be in touch
with you about those work days. Thanks for the time that you put in.
We will be at the house tomorrow morning and on Saturday as
usual. Come and join us. If you can let us know you are coming, it is
appreciated.
Dick Kroll, Construction Volunteer Coordinator.
503-359-8866, 503-351-5347 or e mail at rlkroll@gmail.com
503-359-8866, 503-351-5347 or e mail at rlkroll@gmail.com
July 18, 2012
A group of students from Willamette University with some guest students from Japan came to our build site on July 17 and helped us with some framing task, in the second story of the first house, and helped in building an exterior wall on the garage for the second house.
June 28, 2012
The roof trusses went up to the second floor on the house build project on Tuesday, June 26. We will be getting some professional help to set the trusses and then start the sheeting process, and getting the house envelope done.Then it is time for electrical and plumbing work, and on to the next phase.
June 26, 2012
We are still looking for a Housing Partner - Family to share in our latest building project. You can find the information on the Documents page here on the website. Own your own home - ZERO DOWN- 500 hours sweat equity.
June 7, 2012
The Housing Informational Brochures for the new Housing project are now available on the Documents Page.
June 6, 2012
Richard will be on site tomorrow and will guide those present to building the last two walls.
We will back at it next Tuesday and Thursday.
The projection is to get the trusses on the 19th or the 21st. That is a sign that we are nearly ready to put the roof
on.
on.
Hope a number of you will join Richard tomorrow. Thanks in advance.
Construction Volunteer Coordinator, Dick Kroll 503-359-8866, 503-351-5347 or e mail at rlkroll@gmail.com
May 31, 2012
On Tuesday we made a lot of headway, we have three walls ready and we will be raising them on the second floor. These walls are heavy, so it is essential that we have, at least 6 or 7 people to help raise them. In addition we will be building walls for the north and south ends of the second floor, and four or five short walls, including the dormer above the garage. We also still have a couple porch forms to finish if enough people show up.
Thursday is an important day of construction. There is no way we
can proceed if we do not have enough people to raise the walls.
COME, EVEN IF IT IS ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME.
We are really getting close to having the walls up. Then we can
call on some pros to help put up the trusses and put the roof on the
house. When it is covered, the windows can go in (we already have them
at the site.) The electricity and plumbing can go in, then the
insulation and the dry wall. This is exciting.
LET'S KEEP IT GOING AT THIS PACE!
LET'S KEEP IT GOING AT THIS PACE!
If you can come Saturday, please contact me. WE NEED YOU !!!
May 26, 2012
Another successful work day at the House Build site. 2 walls were placed and 2 more are framed and waiting to be raised. Trusses come next, roofing and windows then. Work is progressing along at a great pace. Thank you all for your help.
May 23, 2012
We had a good turn out for the United Church of Christ workday in memory of Glenn Cooper. A number of task's were accomplished, including moving the security fence, continuing to put sill plates on, front porch forms being set, and the flooring on the second floor of the first house being installed. It was great to have all these people contribute to the project, a fitting tribute for Glenn. Thank you very much. More pictures are on the house build page.
May 16, 2012
West Tuality Habitat for Humanity can now accept online donations at our " Online Donation " Page. This will make it much easier for those who choose to donate by credit or debit card, or to set up recurring donations. The service is provided by PayPal, one of the largest and safest providers of on line payment services.
May 15, 2012
On Saturday May 19, the United Church of Christ is having a work party at the Habitat build site in memory of Glenn Cooper and the work he did for West Tuality Habitat for Humanity. There should be a good number of people there for a great time of fellowship and work to remember Glenn and the work he did for Habitat.
The second floor joists are on and the house is getting ready to frame the second story walls.
May 8, 2012
The house build is back on the normal Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9 am to 1 pm each day schedule. Second story floor joists will be installed this week, and some of the items we did not get to last week. Any help is greatly appreciated to move this project along.
May 2, 2012
There will be a change in the work schedule at the house build site this week. Richard Kidd is out of town and Dick Kroll will be overseeing this weeks construction. Dick and a crew will be on site on Friday May 4th from 10 am to 2 pm and on Sunday May 6th from 2 pm to 5 pm. Please feel free to show up and help out.
1. We have 4 small 2'x2' pads of cement to run
2. We will build the forms for 5 porches (one on each house.) Each about 8' x 6' with a 2' X 40" sidewalk attached.
3. We hope to have some chain link fence in order to
complete the temporary fence around the foundations for the buildings to
be built in the future. This is a safety requirement. There is a
place for about 110' of permanent fence as well if you know of some that
is available.
NOTE: A 12' chain fence has been donated which would have to be cut into two sections of 6' fence.
Does anyone have a way to cut that role of fence in half without cutting each piece of chain independently?
4. PLUMBING SKILLS WANTED: We
have a toilet to set. If you would like to do this job, all the
necessary items are at the site.
If people
have the skill and confidence to put the floor joists up for the second
floor, that can also be done. We have blueprints.
If you are interested in helping with any of these projects, please let me know.
HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU THAT YOU ARE AVAILABLE AND INTERESTED
Dick Kroll, volunteer coordinator
Architect's drawing of the finished house build project. Saturday April 21, 2012 House Build Crew on site
Welcome to the West Tuality Habitat for Humanity website. We hope you find what you are looking for here on the website. If we can be of assistance in any way, please contact us and we will make sure we meet your needs.
West Tuality Habitat was started in 1992 by a group of local volunteers. Since that time, we have built approximately 7 homes in the Forest Grove - Cornelius area. We are currently working on our current building project of 2 homes at the corner of 19th and Oak in Forest Grove.
West Tuality Habitat also operates a ReStore located at 3731 Pacific Avenue in Forest Grove. The ReStore offers a variety of used, recycled building materials and furniture at below retail costs. It also accepts donations of items at the store. You can find more information on the ReStore at the website. Please click on the link provided.
Here is a great short video about ReStores and the purposes they serve in our organizations.
We invite you to look around our website and see what West Tuality Habitat for Humanity is all about. We also invite you stop in and shop at the ReStore, or to visit our home build site. If you would like to donate to the projects or volunteer for the house build or work at the ReStore, please contact us and we will make the arrangements.
Thank you for your interest in West Tuality Habitat, and we also thank you in helping serve the needs for good shelter for families in our community.
You can also find us on Facebook at West Tuality Habitat for Humanity
West Tuality Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 806
Forest Grove, OR 97116
503-357-1201 - Forest Grove ReStore
E mail West Tuality Habitat
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