Site Progress: November 16, 2009

The painting is pretty much done, inside and out.

And the cabinets are installed. Also, the pavers on the front and back porch are in place.

The house is really coming together, and the dedication on December 5 will be a big day for all concerned with the project.

See the photo gallery for site progress as of November 16.

Site Progress: October 28, 2009

The front door is in.

And, now that the door is in, the siding on the front porch is completed, as well.  Now the tile can be set on the front and rear porches.

Next step is interior and exterior painting, which should be started this week.

See the photo gallery for site progress as of October 28.

Stay tuned for the next update.

Site Progress: October 23, 2009

We've got doors!

Well, most of the interior doors are hung, anyway. We've also got wood window ledges and finishing inside the archways between several of the rooms. Tile has been delivered ready to install, both inside (kitchen, bath, foyer) and out (front and back porches).

The exterior front doors should be here by early next week, and then the siding can be completed on the front of the house.

See the photo gallery for site progress as of October 23.

Be sure to mark your calendar for the Dedication on December 5. More details to follow soon.

Dedication set for Saturday, Dec. 5

Current construction schedule has the official Dedication Day set for Saturday, December 5. 

I'm sure there will be a big event that day, with ribbon-cuttings and dignitaries in attendance.

Will update this site with times and other details as they become available. Check back often for updates on the progress.

Stay tuned!

Veteran's Day Gala scheduled for Nov. 7

Join us for a Veteran's Day salute to American Heros, and attend a gala evening with dinner, music and dancing. Be sure to order your tickets early!

Download flyer here for complete information. (PDF)

SPC. Marcus Griffin and his family will be guests of honor at the dinner on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m.   The event will be at the Holy Family Church Parish Life Center, 5125 S. Apopka Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL 32819.

Cost is $15 for adults, and $7 for children age 12 and under.

NOTE:  No tickets will be sold at the door... so please buy your tickets in advance.

To purchase tickets, please contact John Adams at 407-267-7885, or by email at johnradams@yahoo.com.

Site Progress: October 16, 2009

I arrived to shoot the progress on Friday (10/16) afternoon, and everyone had left for the day. However, the house is coming along very well.

Since my last visit the siding has been completely finished, and I assume the inspections on the insulation went well, as the drywall is hung and looks pretty much finished.

I'll get an update from Bill or Darrell on what's next on the schedule, so stop by regularly for updates.

See the photo gallery for site progress as of October 16.

Site Progress: October 5, 2009

Things are moving along well...  Siding is well on its way to completion, and insulation is going in the walls and ceilings.

After an inspection, the drywall installation should begin on Thursday or Friday of this week.

See the photo gallery for site progress as of October 5.

Site Progress: September 28, 2009

House is wrapped, and almost all the windows are in.  HVAC and electrical are complete, and waiting for inspection.

See the photo gallery for site progress as of September 28.

Site Progress: September 11, 2009

Slab has been poured, and much of the framing is done on the lower floor.


See the photo gallery for site progress as of September 11.

Progress Update: August 28, 2009

The site is prepared for pouring the slab. The weather was challenging, but the job got done.

See the photo gallery for site progress as of August 28.

Progress Update: Site Prep

Since the groundbreaking, several trees and some brush have been removed from the property.

Tucker Paving brought in 43 truckloads of dirt, and raised the level of the site to the required height.  Today (8/21) they were in the process of compacting and leveling the site.


See the photo gallery for this week's progress.

Groundbreaking Ceremony

Ground breaking ceremonies for Home at Last II took place on Saturday, August, 1, 2009 at 10:00 am.  The site address is 132 Hull Ave., Oakland, FL 34760.

This was open to the public and all were invited to attend.  It was a great turn out on a beautiful morning.  We wish to thank the following people for making this event a success:  Nick Shannin, WOHFH; Rev. Dr. Robert Hines, Jr., Pastor of Oakland Presbyterian Church; US Army ROTC, University of Central Florida; Colonel Ken Wheeler, United States Army; Kathy Stark, Mayor, Oakland, FL; Jeff Forest, CEO, Winter Park Construction; Kirk Hazen, VP, Hensel Phelps Construction Company; Kevin Roney, Principal, Booz-Allen-Hamilton; Bob Tate, President, WOHFH; Darrel Gardner; Jim McQillian; Frank & Sally Wills; and all of the volunteers who assisted for the day.

See photo gallery from Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Home At Last II web site & events calendar

Here is a link to the Habitat For Humanity's official page for the Home At Last II project:

Home At Last II Events

Background on the Home At Last II project.

Here is an article in the West Orange Times, with details about US Army Spc. Marcus Griffin and his family, and how this project came to be:

Home at Last family checks out local building sites, by Kathy Aber and Amy Quesinberry