Family Care Center Update

The work is progressing at the Family Care Center. We are completing the balconies, putting up the stud walls in the final family apartment, and tiling the bathrooms and entryways. The walls in the apartments where the Sheetrock is hung are being smoothed and prepared for painting. The interior of the complex no longer looks like an old building, but rather like a nice apartment complex. This is the look we are working towards. Please keep this good work in your prayers. Don't forget about our Garden of Friends program - it is a great way for you to partner with us in making a difference in the lives of the children. (See the post "Garden of Friends" in the archives).

More Playground Photos

Playground Improvments

We spent the last few weeks renovating the playground. We added more attractions - a larger deck for the sandbox with a white picket fence, a cargo rope, a wooden incline with rope, a snake balance beam, a set of tires to climb (painted like a giant butterfly), a hop-scotch board, and a small picnic table. In addition we also painted the entire playground in a garden theme.

The neighbors are really helping with the playground and garden area. We had a lot of volunteer labor to help with the renovations. There are also people willing to help everyday watering and weeding the garden and watching out for the playground. It is great to see the growth of community spirit and pride that is occurring in our little neighborhood.