This week, there was a smooth transition of leadership in Barrington with the Project Director, Office Manager, and Cook all new to the project. We had one new and three returning weekly volunteers. Our little group ranged in areas from Ontario to...
We had a total of 11 volunteers for the week of 9/29-10/3 to work on the Gregory West Bridge. They came from PA, NY, VA, and OH. Eleven of the volunteers were on the project on Monday and Tuesday, then 10 Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Monday...
The RSAA building that we are renovating was built in 1921, so when carpet was removed from a back staircase to reveal 100-year-old wood stairs, the hope was that they could be restored to their former glory. The task was a bit daunting with the...
This week, we welcomed eight volunteers from across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Early in the week was mostly sunny, with cool nights and foggy mornings. Work centered on drywall hanging, taping, and mudding. Regional government visitors...
This week, we welcomed eight volunteers from Salmon Arm, BC, Chilliwack, BC, Reinfeld, MB, Winnipeg, MB, and Port Moody, BC. The weather was mainly sunny in the early part of the week with short rainy periods. Here is a brief update on progress at...
The week started out with a major setback when it was discovered during an inspection that all the wiring for the newly finished HVAC system needed to be replaced in order to pass inspection. By midweek, the ceilings were once again opened and wiring...
This week, we welcomed eight volunteers from Salmon Arm, BC, Charing Cross, Ontario, Leamington, Ontario, Pain Court, Ontario, Tilbury, Ontario, and Port Moody, BC. The weather was mainly sunny in the early part of the week with some rainy periods....
This week we celebrated Carl and Laura Dube’s 4 months of service in West Asheville and tried to absorb in 2 days all that they had learned and initiated in 4 months! The changes in the physical building since May are profound as are the many...
This week, we welcomed eight volunteers from Salmon Arm, BC, Petitcodiac, New Brunswick, Wellesley, Ontario, and Port Moody, BC. The weather was mainly sunny in the early part of the week with short windy periods. Here is a brief progress update at...
