Monday, August 12, 2013
Day 1 of the 'Blitz Build' went very well. There was a lot of activity as members of Hosanna Industries, Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church and students from HRA's All for Life were on hand putting up dry wall, and getting prepared for painting. You could feel the excitement in the room as people pitched in to "Blitz Build" the HRA home located at 7207 Idlewild Street in Homewood.
You could hear the chatter of instructions being handed down of what needed done completed next. The sound of hammers, sanders,
I spoke Rev. Blackwell and he is excited about the activity and the support in getting this project completed. This home will be a great asset to the youth of Homewood giving them a safe place to go.
We do need more help. If you have a moment of time to stop by this week to lend a hand it would be appreciated!
I also spoke with Dre and Chaz, students with All for Life and they are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a program, and to also work on this home that is giving "Hope" to the community.
We'll have more updates as the week goes on.
Marlon Martin
Communications Coordinator
Homewood Renaissance Association
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Homewood Renaissance Association, Hosanna Industries and Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church set to ‘Blitz Build’ new youth home
The Homewood Renaissance Association (HRA), Hosanna Industries, Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church and students from HRA’s All 4 Life program will hold a ‘blitz build’ renovation of a property that will become a new youth home. The Blitz will take place August 12-16, 2013 and include more than 100 volunteers.
WHO: Homewood Renaissance is a non-profit working to revitalize the Homewood community. Hosanna Industries is a faith based nonprofit that offers new construction and rehabilitation services for low income homeowners and trains young people in trade skills. Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church is a vital church community that has been engaged in Homewood’s plans for revitalization. All 4 Life is a program of HRA that offers job and life skills training to young men in Homewood.
WHAT: A blitz build event which will renovate all three floors and the basement of the property. Floors will be resurfaced, plaster repaired, plumbing upgraded, electrical retrofitted, walls painted and new kitchens and bathrooms will be installed. Volunteers will provide food for workers.
WHEN: August 12 - August 16, beginning at 8:30 a.m. On Friday, August 16, a dedication ceremony will be held at noon.
WHERE: 7207 Idlewild Street, Pittsburgh, 15208.
