The team at Beverly-Grant continues to make huge progress on the shelter. Inside, the plumbing is moving forward with the rough-in work, and the electricians are laying out where outlets, switches, and fixtures will go and drilling the pathways needed for wiring.

On the exterior, the crew is working on the roof structure. They’re installing the sub-fascia and adding the sheathing to the trusses, which helps tie the roof system together and prepares it for the next phases of construction. Once this work is complete, the team will begin building the interior stairways.

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!

Progress on our new shelter is moving steadily forward! In September, the elevator shaft was finished, and the plumbing and electrical work that goes beneath the foundation was wrapped up. The underground connections for the electrical transformer and generator were also completed, with the team waiting on final equipment specifications. By the end of September, the concrete foundation was poured, creating a solid base for the building. The site is now prepared for the electrical transformer to be delivered, and the most exciting step yet is just around the corner: the walls will begin rising next week, and the shelter will truly start to take shape.

Construction on our new shelter is moving along steadily, and exciting progress is being made. The base layer of the parking lot is now complete, offering the first sense of how the site will come together. Exterior stairs have been finished along the retaining wall, and crews are installing the underground electrical and communication lines that will power the building. A safety fence is being added at the top of the retaining wall, while drainage systems around the foundation are now in place to protect the shelter from heavy rains. Insulation has been installed around the building’s base to boost energy efficiency, and the elevator area, stair towers, and lower walls have been filled and reinforced. Work is progressing on the north stair tower, and the fully powered job trailer on site is serving as the hub for our construction team.