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August 18, 2010
The Van Every Building is Now Open!
We are thrilled to have our offices, Christian Ed and La Escuelita classrooms established in the Van Every Building. Here is a guide to where offices and facilities are located in Van Every.
1: Reception desk. 2: Restrooms. 3: Holly Williams' office. 4: Trish Stukbauer's office. 5: Karen Crane's office. 6: Workroom with mail boxes. (If you have a mailbox, please check it regularly) Next to workroom: Lauren Cavin's office. Deacon Deb and Padre Ramon's office is immediately to the left of 7. 7: Father Kevin's office. 8: Liz Dawkins' and Jake Pierce's office. 9: Loaves and Fishes.
On the lower level (pictured below), rooms 10 and 11 are Bilingual Preschool/Cathechesis classroom. 12: Restrooms.
On the lower level (pictured below), rooms 10 and 11 are Bilingual Preschool/Cathechesis classroom. 12: Restrooms.
About the Building Phase of the Capital Campaign:
This transformation will enable us to increase our Outreach activities, enhance our worship with improved organ music, and expand our Christian Education offerings. This project could not be more timely, as the Charlotte Observer reported on June 22 that the number of homeless people in Mecklenburg County rose to 6,550, while some charities that serve this population are facing budget cuts of as much as 50 percent.
In addition, the Building Phase will provide office space for clergy and staff, storage areas, and meeting facilities. For more information, or to learn how you can be a part of this wonderful project, please contact Gail and Tom at fennimor@vol.com.
Here are some highlights of the Building Phase and the new Van Every Building:
- The 40-year-old YAC was demolished July 15th and has been replaced with a 12,000+ square foot building, containing offices, classrooms, and meeting space.
- Our Loaves & Fishes pantry is the original, and most active, pantry in the city. Its space originally was slated to grow by a much-needed 78%, and recent changes will increase that even more, providing additional critical resources to serve hungry families in the Charlotte area.
- Showers and laundry facilities are now provided for our Room in the Inn guests.
- Our new Bunn=Minnick pipe organ is now in place.
- Restrooms in the parish house were renovated and made wheelchair accessible.
- The lobby, gift shop, library, and clergy vesting areas are expanded and relocated. Storage space was created, as well as a parlor for wedding parties and funerals.
- Christian Education classrooms for young children are now located below the office wing of the Van Every Building, which allows them to open onto the Weekday School playground.
Click on the links below to read the Campaign's newsletters.
- Newsletter #1: March 2008 - click here
- Newsletter #2: April 15, 2008 - click here
- Newsletter #2 insert: April 15, 2008 - click here
- Newsletter # 3: May 19, 2008 - click here
- Newsletter #4: July 14, 2008 - click here
- July 16th: Our YAC met its long-awaited demise this morning. We are excited to be moving on with the next phase of our plans. Click here to view photos of the demolition. Click here to view a video of the demolition, courtesy of Tom Cooke.
- On Sunday, April 11th, 2010, Bishop Curry took the time to tour the building and see its progress during his visit to Holy Comforter. One of the photos that Tom Cooke took during that tour is below. You can view all the photos of the tour by clicking this link.
To view the building and site plans, click here.
The Capital Campaign is an on-going project. If you would like to make a pledge to the campaign, please click here.