APPALACHIAN CONSTRUCTION CREW, INC.
9803 S. 21st Circle
Bellevue, NE 68123-2400
402-292-5274
“WE BUILD BECAUSE YOU CARE”
January 2017
ANNUAL REPORT TO DONORS
OUR MISSION: The Crew builds homes for Appalachian families without the financial means to afford adequate housing. Our work is located in economically depressed McCreary County, KY. Over 36 percent of the people of McCreary County live below the poverty level, compared to the national poverty level of 14 percent. For the last twenty-nine years, the Crew has worked with the Good Shepherd Chapel of Whitley City, KY, who selects the families to receive the new homes. In June 2016, the Crew built a homes for two deserving families. The first home was built for Barry and Mary Moore of Pine Knot, KY and their three young children, Jacob, Peyton and Noah. The Moore Fmaily was previously living in an old trailer. Barry works at a local saw mill. The second home was built for Hoyt and Regina Gibson of Whitley City, KY, and their granddaughter, Joslyn. The Gibson Family was previously living in an old house with a leaking roof, a poor electrical system and bad windows. Hoyt makes a living for his family with a small auto body shop. Both families were in their new homes by 1 July 2016. Although building the new home is our prime objective, more important benefits are setting an example by helping our fellow Americans and trying to heal a family in need of adequate housing. The Appalachian Construction Crew is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
OUR WORK: During the past year, the Crew continued to raise money for buying the required home construction materials and onsite crew logistics. Fundraisers include a bowl-a-thon, holding a raffle for Pizza Ranch store certificates and working concession stands at the Offutt AFB Air Show. Then for three weeks last June, our on-site crew of 33 volunteers built and finished homes for the Moore and Gibson Families. The program is not a free handout, since each selected family is encouraged to pay back the Good Shepherd Chapel for the material cost of the home and/or work on future homes in the program. Thus this program allows families without the financial means to experience the American dream of home ownership and also get involved in volunteerism. In June 2017, the Crew will be building our 33rd home for Rebecca Yancey, a widow, and her four children.
YOUR HELP: The Crew welcomes your help and ideas on fundraising. Our 2017 fundraising goal is $75,000. Some major sources of support, in addition to the Crew’s fundraising, include the Catholic Our Lady of Peace Parish of Offutt AFB, NE the Catholic Church of the Nativity of Burke, VA, and the Combined Federal Campaign. The list of materials on the other side of this report will help you arrive at a donation for our cause. If you return this material buying form with your donation to the Crew, we will put your name on our donor list, which will be given to this year’s selected family. If you are interested in donating your time in building a home for a deserving family, we ask that you attend our monthly Crew meetings, which are held at the above address on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 PM. At these meetings, you will also learn about how you can help with our fundraising efforts.
FOR MORE INFO: Please contact one of the following Crew Board members: President Vicki Edwards, 402-291-1678; Vice-President Marcel Moreau, 402-213-3338; Secretary and Construction Director George Ziska, Jr., 402-292-5274; Treasurer Janelle Smith, 402-682-0406; Finance Director Ron Strawn, 402-291-4699. For additional information, please visit our Website at http://accrew.org .
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| THE FOLLOWING LIST SHOWS SOME OF THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THE 24′ X 40′ HOME. |
IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR NAME ON THE DONOR LIST GIVEN TO THIS YEAR’S FAMILY,
PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON THIS SHEET AND RETURN IT WITH YOUR DONATION.
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PARTIAL BILL OF MATERIALS
UNIT COST
QUANTITY NEEDED
1. Pre-Cut 2″ X 4″ Wall Stud
$2.75 each
380 Quantity Needed
2. 2″ X 4″ X 20′, Pine # 2
$9.00 each
37 Quantity Needed
3. Wall Orient Strand Board, 7/16″ X 4′ X 8′
$9.50 each
42 Quantity Needed
4. Roof Felt, 30#, Roll
$12.00 each
9 Quantity Needed
5. Interior Lockset
$14.00
5 Quantity Needed
6. Sheetrock, 1/2″ X 4′ X 12′
$14.00 each
76 Quantity Needed
7. Bath Ceiling Fan, 50 CFM
$17.00 each
1 Quantity Needed
8. Roof Sheeting, 5/8″ X 4′ X 8′ CDX Plywood
$19.00 each
50 Quantity Needed
9. Wall Insulation, R-13, Bundle (88 SF)
$25.00 each
10 Quantity Needed
10. Entry Lockset/Deadbolt Combo
$26.00 each
2 Quantity Needed
11. Studifloor, T & G Floor Sheeting, 3/4″ x 4′ X 8′
$27.00 each
31 Quantity Needed
12. Roof Shingles, Bundle
$30.00 each
48 Quantity Needed
13. Pre-fabricated Roof Truss, 24′, 4/12
$40.00 each
21 Quantity Needed
14. Ceiling Insulation, R-38, Bundle (64 SF)
$50.00 each
16 Quantity Needed
15. Kitchen Sink, Stainless Steel
$63.00 each
1 Quantity Needed
16. 1/6 Interior Pre-hung Door, 6 Panel
$80.00 each
1 Quantity Needed
17. Window, 2/0 X 3/0, Vinyl
$85.00 each
1 Quantity Needed
18. 2/6 Interior Pre-Hung 6-Panel Door
$90.00 each
5 Quantity Needed
19. Window, 3/0 X 3/0, Vinyl
$100.00 each
2 Quantity Needed
20. Vinyl Wall Siding, Box
$120.00 each
7 Quantity Needed
21. Window, 3/0 X 5/0, Vinyl
$140.00
3 Quantity Needed
22. Interior Wall Paint, 5 Gal w/Primer
$140.00
3 Quantity Needed
23. Bath Vanity, 24″ X 18″, with Marble Top
$145.00
1 Quantity Needed
24. Exterior Steel Door, 3/0 X 6/8
$200.00
2 Quantity Needed
25. 40-Gallon Hot Water Heater
$210.00
1 Quantity Needed
26. Double Window, 3/0 X 3/0, Vinyl
$220.00
1 Quantity Needed
27. Microwave, Over-the-Stove
$240.00
1 Quantity Needed