"Building a Bigger Porch"

Come Hang Out On The Porch With Us!

 

 

 

 

 

To see our "BiggerPorch" Video ClickHere http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CicwwF2kIhk

 

"I would like to Help with in kind donations of materials..."

The following are ways to partner with us by purchasing construction materials we need to move forward on the project.

$100 contribution:

___ 1) (200) feet of MC 12/2 Electric Cable

___ 2) (6) sheets of 4*8 - 3/8" Plywood

___ 3) (10) 16 gauge steel studs

___ 4) (15) sheets of 4*8 - sheetrock

$250 contribution:

___ 1) (1) battery powered screw gun

___ 2) (25) rolls of R-13 Insullation

___ 3) (25) 16 gauge steel studs

___ 4) (15) sheets of 4*8 - 3/8" Plywood

$500 contribution:

___ 1) (750) feet of MC 12/2 Electric Cable

___ 2) 2'*4' Window

___ 3) (1) metal door

___ 4)(75) sheets of 4*8 - sheetrock

___ 5)(2) battery powered screw guns

$1,000 contribution:

___ 1) (2) metal doors

___ 2) (100) 16 gauge steel studs

___ 3) (100) rolls of R-13 Insullation

___ 4) ( 50 ) gallons of paint

 

Architectual Renderings:

Site Plan

Phase One:

Exterior View

 

First Floor Layout

 

Second Floor Layout

 

To view Project Drawings Click Specific Drawing

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7

C1 D1 D2 D3

E1 E2E3 E4 E5 E6

M1 M2 P1 P2 S1

Schedule

We had the Demolition Hearing and received unanimous consent on both properties and have the demo permits in hand. We have a few other bits of schedule/ information for you. They are:

• We will demolish the two properties the last half of August and first two weeks of September. IN PROGRESS
• We plan to have a DVD posted on this site by August 21st for you to share with others. DONE
• The substructure for the trailer will be removed by September 1st. DONE
• It is our goal to have a basic outline of the construction schedule posted here by September 20th.
• We plan to have building permits in hand by September 20th. IN PROGRESS
• We plan to have a power pole in place by the last week of September.
• We plan to move the construction containers to" The Porch" the first week in October.
• We have our first teams scheduled beginning October 15th. DONE

How Can You Partner With Us?

1. Continue to Pray for us, the project, God's direction, the neighborhood, laborers, and financial provision,safety and protection from injury during the renovation,etc.

2. Come Serve with us. It is amazing how God uses His people for His purposes. Consider "Yes I will" and what a difference it will make in impacting changed lives here, in you, and in your home and community!!!

3. Prayerfully consider becoming a financial supporter and contributor to " Building A Bigger Porch" We believe God provides for that which He endorses. We are counting on Him to touch the hearts of people to support His will in this neighborhood. Why? Because God always wants the praise, honor , and glory for His stuff!

Volunteer Teams

We are preparing for volunteers to begin coming and partnering with us, for what God has called us to , beginning October 15th, 2011. If you are interested in serving with us, you can make your reservations by contacting Joan Hathaway at 504-523-5556 or email at joanh@urbanimpact.org

Missionary cost for the week is $235.00 per person which includes room and food accomodations.

Urban Impact is an urban ministry of 22 years which serves this community on a variety fronts. We have seen our ministry grow since Katrina and with people coming to faith monthly. 

 

UIM is committed to building a new ministry center.  Growth in all ministry areas dictates that we will need to begin building as soon as possible. 

Building a Bigger Porch....

The need to build continues

In our community, the porch is the hub of family activities, where grandmothers watch their grandchildren play, neighbors swap stories and parents rest after a hard days work. 

 

For nineyears, our present facility has been our porch, our gathering place. 

 

While our current facility has served us well, it has limited our ability to expand our impact on the neighborhood for several years now. For example:

Therefore, we are going to build a bigger porch which will allow us to continue transforming the Central City of New Orleans.