March 1-7: Eastern Mennonite, St. Peter’s University, and Loyola Chicago copy

March 1-7: Eastern Mennonite, St. Peter's University, and Loyola Chicago March 1-7: College Week Groups from Eastern Mennonite, St. Peter's University, and Loyola Chicago The first of 3 College Group Weeks in a row! Groups from Eastern Mennonite, St. Peter’s University, and Loyola Chicago, joined us to paint a house and move a ton of … Continue reading March 1-7: Eastern Mennonite, St. Peter’s University, and Loyola Chicago copy

March 8-14: College Week: Avila University, Benedictine College, University of Notre Dame

March 8-14: College Week: Avila University, Benedictine College, University of Notre Dame March 8-14: College Week: Avila University, Benedictine College, University of Notre Dame March 8-14: college week. Groups from Avila University, Benedictine College, and University of Notre Dame joined us last week on their spring break. A crew worked with Tori and Leota to … Continue reading March 8-14: College Week: Avila University, Benedictine College, University of Notre Dame

January 5-11: St. Anselm, College of Mount Saint Vincent, and St. Paul at UW-Madison

January 5-11: St. Anselm, College of Mount Saint Vincent, and St. Paul at UW-Madison January 5-11: College Week Groups from College of Mount Saint Vincent, St. Anselm and St. Paul's University Catholic Center joined us for a great start to 2020. Groups were blessed with a half-day on Tuesday to take time hiking, sledding, and … Continue reading January 5-11: St. Anselm, College of Mount Saint Vincent, and St. Paul at UW-Madison

San Damiano Center for Sustainability: Siding, Roofing in progress, Part I

San Damiano Center for Sustainability: Siding, Roofing in Progress, Part I by Eric Fitts, Director Siding and roofing have begun!The ShelterKit kit has finally been exhausted. (Just a few latches remain!) Eric, Gemma, Raine, and Steve pitched in, completing a few small door adjustments that remained on the slider and loft door, staining/sealing exterior trim … Continue reading San Damiano Center for Sustainability: Siding, Roofing in progress, Part I

San Damiano Center for Sustainability: Framing in progress, Part XI

San Damiano Center for Sustainability: Framing in Progress, Part XI by Eric Fitts, Director Exterior framing was completed! The ShelterKit kit has finally been exhausted. (Just a few small door adjustments remain on the slider and loft door.) Eric, Gemma, Vern, Sr. Glenna, Sr. Toby, Tom, Andy, and Steve pitched in, with covert help from … Continue reading San Damiano Center for Sustainability: Framing in progress, Part XI

San Damiano Center for Sustainability: Framing in progress, Part X

San Damiano Center for Sustainability: Framing in Progress, Part X by Eric Fitts, Director Framing continued, with Eric, Bobby, Gemma, and Marty pitching in. We installed all the underlayment on the south wall, and half on the north wall, installed all 6 windows on the north wall, and installed the exterior bathroom door. Marty stained … Continue reading San Damiano Center for Sustainability: Framing in progress, Part X

San Damiano Center for Sustainability: Framing in progress, Part IX

San Damiano Center for Sustainability: Framing in Progress, Part IX by Eric Fitts, Director Framing continued, with Eric, Gemma, Patrick McGinnis, Bernadette, and Dorothy pitching in. Soffit was painted and installed. North and south gable wall sheathing was completed. Next steps are constructing the entry roof over the loft door, installing underlayment on the sheathing, … Continue reading San Damiano Center for Sustainability: Framing in progress, Part IX

Ursuline Students Live Service, Faith at Bethlehem Farm

Ursuline Students Live Service, Faith at Bethlehem Farm We had a great time this summer with the group from Ursuline New Orleans--check out this reflection on their experience. Click link below: https://clarionherald.org/2019/08/30/ursuline-students-live-service-faith-on-w-va-farm/ We are delighted to see that they brought composting and reducing food waste back home with them (making a difference in their school … Continue reading Ursuline Students Live Service, Faith at Bethlehem Farm