Construction
One of our goals is to build:
Safe, Decent, Affordable Housing with some donated and some purchased Labor and Materials so these homes can be sold at a reduced price in hopes of giving deserving families a boost.
Current Construction – Winter 2011 & Spring 2012
The current River City Habitat for Humanity construction projects are:
903 Harding – New Build by Nichols Career Center
1842 W McCarty – Refurbish
Sponsored by 1st Presbyterian Church, PEP Waterproofing, Quaker Windows, ARSI Asbestos Removal, Terracon, and Judy Rapps
New Construction – Tuesday Crew Build – Sponsored by Quaker Windows – 11-1-11
1114 E Atchison – New Construction
Sponsored by Habitat, Tuesday Crew, Nichols, and Thermacore
Completed and Dedicated October 20th, 2011
819 Clark Avenue – Renovation - To begin (summer)
The Jefferson City House
Sponsored by the Community of Jefferson City
The BUILDING COMMITTEE is an all volunteer group and is responsible for planning and implementing the building or renovation of houses. We develop house plans, order building materials, supervise the construction process, and contract for the service of contractors as needed.
The building of a house is the foremost symbol of Habitat's work, and the building committee puts together the tools, the building materials, the paid professional help, and volunteers of all skill levels to get the job done. The committee is concerned with work schedules, record keeping, and job safety. Persons who have the skill to serve as crew leaders or to coordinate various aspects of construction are very much needed. Serving on the building committee is a great contribution for a volunteer who has construction skills or who would like to be involved in this part of Habitat's program.
Committee members include:
Curt & Marian Bridges – Chairpersons
Kyle Kittrell – Construction Manager
Bill Aber
Ed Bybee
Tom Carr
Ron Hansen
Bob Sfreddo
Mark Snell
Jim Springs
Lee Standard
James Stark
Harriett Waldo
River City Habitat has regularly scheduled construction days on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8am to 3pm. Call the office in advance and ask to speak to the Volunteer Coordinator if you’d like to volunteer on the construction site.
(Due to insurance restrictions, River City Habitat maintains that no one under the age of 16 is allowed on the construction site.)
- On Tuesdays for over 10 years now, a group of volunteer folks, respectfully called the Tuesday Crew, has been getting together to fulfill the mission of Habitat for Humanity in Jefferson City. This Crew also coordinates the volunteer work to be done on Saturdays.
- On Saturdays we commonly have groups scheduled from local churches, businesses, and organizations who want to contribute their time in service to Habitat for Humanity.
- Each construction day there may be Partner Families working along side our volunteers. Our potential homeowners (Partner Families) are required to work a minimum of 350 hours of sweat equity prior to being sold their home. This is a wonderful time for our families to express their appreciation for your volunteer efforts in helping them build their home.
Quotes from Partner Families….
From Linda – “I feel like I have accomplished something I never thought I could. Being a single mom, it is rough. Habitat made me have faith in humanity again. It showed me people care.”
From LaTrise – “What I remember most is all the support and people that were willing to help a stranger. Every Saturday I work, I see these strangers that are now friends, working just as hard as I am. No one treated me like I was ‘needy’ or not deserving of my own home.”
From Mike and Amanda – “I loved working with Habitat. What I remember is seeing a home that looked like it needed to be torn down transform into a beautiful home that I am proud to call ours, and that will last for years to come.”
Check the calendar below to see Saturday’s that are currently open for scheduling, and call the office to schedule your group.
| Knights of Columbus and Reeves Group | 1-7-12 |
| Knights of Columbus and First Presbyterian Church | 1-14-12 |
| Westminster Campus Chapter and First Presbyterian Church | 1-21-12 |
| Annunciation Church Youth Group and First Presbyterian Church | 1-28-12 |
| Hougland Group and Knights of Columbus | 2-4-12 |
| Knights of Columbus and First Presbyterian Church | 2-11-12 |
| Knights of Columbus and First Presbyterian Church | 2-18-12 |
| OPEN | 2-25-12 |
| Westminster Student Chapter and Knights of Columbus | 3-3-12 |
| Knights of Columbus and First Presbyterian Church | 3-10-12 |
| Knights of Columbus and First Presbyterian Church | 3-17-12 |
| OPEN | 3-24-12 |
Volunteer General Safety Information
River City Habitat is committed to providing a safe and healthful construction site for volunteers, staff and contractors. Our goal should be zero incidents.
- Think safety before you act.
- Know where first aid kits are.
- Wear appropriate work clothing such as shirts, jeans, gloves, boots or suitable shoes. Sandals, crocks, flip-flops or open toed shoes will not be allowed.
- Ask questions. Understand the task before performing it.
- Report all accidents immediately.
- BE CREATIVE! Solicit and encourage new safety ideas.
- Notify the Supervisor or Crew Leader of any unsafe acts or conditions. Unsafe situations that involve subcontractors not under our control should still be brought to their attention and documented.
- Request available protective safety equipment from Supervisor or Crew Leader and use as needed for the work.
- Report to work ready to perform your work safely.
- Be watchful of fellow workers as well as yourself.
- Maintain good housekeeping habits and procedures on job sites.
(River City Habitat maintains that no one under the age of 16 is allowed on the construction site.)
River City Habitat for Humanity volunteers are asked to sign a Waiver of Liability prior to volunteering.
