The team at Beverly-Grant has made a lot of exciting progress recently. The structural framing for the residential side of the building is now complete, and crews have begun putting up the interior walls that divide the individual units. Work on the exterior sheathing is also underway — this is an important step that helps protect the building from the elements as we move toward “drying in,” or sealing the structure from weather. Plumbing rough-in began on 11/12, and we expect windows to arrive within the next week to week and a half. Once they’re here, the team will wrap the openings and install the windows so the building can be fully closed in. Electrical rough-in is scheduled to start in the second week of December, depending on how quickly the building is dried in.

Exciting progress continues at the future site of Joy’s House! Recent work has focused on completing foundational preparations and beginning the structural framing of the building.

Crews have finished the underground plumbing and electrical work and installed the natural gas line that will connect to the building’s generator. After carefully marking the foundation and setting the base supports, framing began in earnest.

The residential portion of the building is now coming to life—framing and flooring for both the first and second levels are complete. The office area has also reached the same milestone, with its framing, floor trusses, and sheathing finished.

Each step brings us closer to opening the doors of Joy’s House, a safe, welcoming space that will double our shelter capacity and provide comfort and dignity to survivors of domestic violence in our community.

Stay tuned for more updates as construction continues!