In the News

Today mark's the homeowner's first full week at home. Fittingly, Davidson and towns surrounding are receiving a blanket of snow. Tis the season!

Thanks to the Herald Weekly and the Charlotte Observer's Lake Norman section for covering our story.

More scenes from the open house

Bill Rinehart (84 Lumber) and Justin Williams (JCB Urban)

Zach Jakob (HAMMERS), Parvis (Town of Davidson), Jeff Cornatzer (Saussy Burbank(, Bob Zweier (Saussy Burbank), Jim Burbank (JCB Urban, Saussy Burbank)

Tommy Crowell, Jeff Cornatzer, and Bob Zweier (Saussy Burbank)

Benny Covington and Larry (neighbor)

Matt (Price Brothers Plumbing)

John Woods (Town of Davidson), Jim Burbank (JCB Urban, Saussy Burbank), and all

Tim Montezzari (Atlas Painting and Drywall)

Mark McClure (Elite Flooring and Design)

Chris Northey and Mike Leatherman (Lightstyles)

Jeff Griffin and Ron Featherstone (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Building Code Enforcement)

Willard Brown (MASCO Cabinets) and Jose Fernandez (Jose Fernandez Framing)

Mike Darling and supervisor (Builders First Source)

Brad Cottle (Price Brothers Plumbing) and wife

Justin Williams (JCB Urban) and Jose Fernandez (Jose Fernandez Framing)

Marcia Webster (Davidson Housing Coalition) and Bob Zweier (Saussy Burbank)

Photos courtesy of Sarah Burbank, JCBUrban.

In the News

Thanks to Bill Giduz (Davidson College) for writing and David Boraks (Davidsonnews.net) for publishing a story on the repair.

Thanks also to the crew at WBTV for their coverage.

Questions or comments? Contact us anytime. We're happy to share such good news!

Project completed; thanks ongoing

A Warm Welcome Home

Family, friends, and neighbors gathered at the home this morning to celebrate the completion of the project.

Join us on December 11

HAMMERS announces the completion of its 2009 Holiday Home Repair!

The project also is the program's 100th home.

Join us this Friday, December 11 for an open house and reception.

WHEN: 10:30 AM

WHERE: 343 Delburg Street, Davidson, NC

Progress as of Dec. 8

Home Repair in the Press

Thank you to Timina Stengal at the Observer's Lake Norman News.

Please read the December 2 article covering HAMMERS' Holiday Home Repair. Photos are courtesy of Bill Giduz.

Progress as of Dec. 1

The crews have made great progress in the past week! Windows, flooring, and drywall are repairs near completion.

Progress as of Nov. 23

To date, repair crews have installed new plumping and the central heating system in the home. Repairs remaining include re-wiring electricity, installing new floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets.

New Request: A Bed

You may have noticed in the pictures below that the project includes repairs in the bedroom of the home. It has come to our attention that the homeowner very much could use a double or twin-sized bed. Also needed is an accompanying box spring, frame, and headboard. Please contact our office at 704-892-4486 if you have a new or gently used twin bed to donate. We will handle pickup from your home and delivery to the site. Your donation is tax-deductible. Thanks!

How can I help?

As previously stated, this project has been made possible by the generous donations of local businesses, especially that of Saussy Burbank and JCB Urban. Without the initiatve taken by these firms, HAMMERS would not have the means to finance the extensive repairs needed for this home.

Though this particular project has the backing required for completion, individuals can and do regularly make a great difference for the work of the HAMMERS program. Homeowners who apply and qualify for a home repair do have assistance in the form of non-interest loans to the homeowner for the repairs made. Depending on the client's income and debt, he or she may or may not be placed on a payment plan. Payment plans will not exceed 36 months or $2,000, whichever comes first. These payments go directly towards the cost of materials used on a home.

HAMMERS covers the costs of professional labor and, for clients who earn less than 30% of the area median income, the costs of materials used on the repair. In turn, HAMMERS relies on the support of individuals, businesses, churches, and foundations to provide volunteer services, in-kind donations, and monetary support. A donation of any size, starting with just $5 to pay for five pieces of lumber, contributes to future repairs and the health and safety of our neighbors.

If you would like to make a donation to HAMMERS, please visit our website. Your donation is tax deductible.

Progress as of Nov. 13