the carpenters project

July 30, 2021

Carpenter’s Project Wraps Up Successful Week

Even with some few changes this year, the Carpenter’s Project did not disappoint families in the community who needed some help in their homes. “Even with less people this year, we were able to help out 14 families who needed help with safety issues in their homes,” said Steven Miller, Director of the Carpenter’s Project. “I’m very happy with success we had this year.” The Carpenter’s Project started 20 years ago when Chairperson Connie MacDonald noticed that people were getting cited for issues in their homes and didn’t have the means to fix them. Church members of Calvin Presbyterian and…

July 16, 2020

PHOTOS: Carpenters Project Rebuilding Post COVID

Starting in 2002, the Carpenters Project has helped many families with exterior house projects and even during the pandemic of a century they didn’t take a break this year. Planning for their work week in July began back in March. With the changing health situations, the plans and needs for this year kept switching. Ultimately, it was decided that this years focus would be on helping homeowners with safety concerns. “Some of the phone calls that we receive from homeowners are scary,” said Steven Miller, Carpenters Project Director. “People are relying on us to help them get in and out…