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If you would like to help with the construction ministry, please send a check made out to SAMS, PO Box 399, Ambridge, PA 15003 writing “Donahoe project” in the memo line, so that 100% of your donation will purchase materials or pay for labor involved with bring families into safer housing.
Maria’s house was in bad condition, with the kitchen space outside, between two small rooms made of tin patched together. Thanks to God and to supporters, the construction ministry of the Iglesia Episcopal Santa Cruz worked together with the family to update her home, turning her outdoor kitchen and tiny space into a bedroom.
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The kitchen is now indoors and actually allows space to cook, store her few dishes and wash up. The above picture is the 'after' view of the picture to the right. As the family is able, they will plaster a room at a time and she’ll paint, making her home even more comfortable. |
Jan was a tailor back in the days he was able to work. I hear tell he was quite good at his job, in addition to being a good, gentle man. He has suffered 3 strokes in recent years and has been unable to work. His living conditions were pretty sketchy, as these pictures try to show. |
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His family and friends helped tear the old house down.
Thanks to God and to supporters, the construction ministry of Iglesia Episcopal Santa Cruz was able to build Jan a small house that will be easier to maintain and will help him stay dry in inclement weather. |
The materials are waiting to be moved back and used on Jan’s lot.
The foundation was dug out. |
After the foundation was poured, the rebar and blocks were placed. |
After getting the walls to a certain height, some stabilizing layer was added. (No clue what it’s called in English, sorry!) 
Then the wood support and tin are placed for the roof. 
The lot is significantly lower than the entrance. Previously there was a rickety bridge of wood planks, that were rotting through with an old sheet of tin serving as the bridge straight into the house. Now he has stairs with a hand rail.
And now this is Jan, sitting in front of his house.
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Then three more layers of block are placed on one wall with a step-down pattern on the two sides for the slope of the roof. 
Then it was time for the floor. Here the workers are mixing the materials for the floor, a combination of gravel, sand and cement. 
After.
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