Photos from the 2008 Blitz Build for Gulf Coast Hurricane Victims
with Habitat for Humanity
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As of February 2008, street signs are in place. |
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Sewer and electric are ready to go. |
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Next to come are foundations and of course more than 200 American Baptist volunteers. |
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| Sunday, April 27, 2008 |
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The foundations are poured and marked, wall sections and roof trusses delivered. The first five sites are ready to go. |
| Monday, April 28, 2008 |
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The day began with the blessing of the walls. The House and Crew leaders washed their hands as the homeowners watched. |
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Homeowner Carlas nails her first nail. |
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Homeowner Shemico nails her first nail as volunteers cheer her on. |
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Homeowner Bridget and Crew Leader Bob take a break as they get to know each other. |
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Homeowner Madeline nails her first nail.
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There was lots of lifting and holding of the walls. |
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| Throughout the day, there was lots of nailing, lifting and carrying and then holding walls in place while being secured. |
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By end of day, most outer walls were in place as were some inner walls. |
| Tuesday, April 29, 2008 |
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| Tuesday was a beautiful day with clear blue skies and hot Louisiana sun. A great day for building. |
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| Most of the day was spent completing the exterior walls, adding insulation and working on interior walls. |
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| We made time to add blessings and prayers to many of the walls as well as taking pictures with homeowners and of course, taking brief time-outs throughout the day. |
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| Two volunteers from the Costa Rica Baptist Federation share a moment with homeowner Carlas. By days end, four of the five homes are ready for roof trusses and the remaining insulations |
| Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
Wednesday was another beautiful day with clear blue skies and hot Louisiana sun. A great day for building… |
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Third Baptist Team from Saint Louis, MO. Just a few of the volunteers from the Great Rivers region. |
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The task list is back! |
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Preparing for roof trusses |
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Most of the day was spent preparing for and raising roof trusses. First one roof, then another, and another and yet still one more. |
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Those volunteers not working with the roof trusses were busy preparing to install the windows. |
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By days end, roof trusses have been installed on four of the five houses. |
| Thursday, May 1, 2008 |
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Staying on task with our popular task lists. |
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The question of the day was not if you wanted something to drink but what color would you like, red, blue or clear? |
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Volunteers from the Great Rivers region. |
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Volunteers from Bethlehem Baptist Church
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Volunteers from First Baptist Church, Paris, IL
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Our popular task lists |
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Thursday was a day dedicated to the roof. |
| Friday, May 2, 2008 |
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Volunteers working on the Red House |
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Volunteers working on Bridget’s home |
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Installing the windows |
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Friday was another day dedicated to working on the roof… |
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Two homes had bathtubs, hot water heaters and some copper piping installed by the end of the day. This is the first of the contractor work. |
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| Hot water heater |
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Dr. Wright-Riggins shares a moment with Homeowner Madeline |
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This binder contains it all, house plans, safety measures and all how to dos. It is PRICELESS! |
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| Saturday, May 3, 2008 |
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Because of thunderstorms late Friday night and early Saturday morning, much work wasn’t done on the five homes, but dedicated volunteers were able to lay the sod on several new homes. |
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Volunteers from New Jersey join us for another year. |
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