April 15, 2020 We finished up Ms. Lisa’s home in Pamlico County, NC today. We replaced the roof and insulated the attic last month. This month we replaced the floor joists, rim joists and subfloor in the living room and dining room. Put down new vinyl flooring in those rooms and into the kitchen. She
April 25, 2020 We finished up Ms. Esther’s home in Pamlico County (County just East of New Bern, NC). We replaced the roof, replaced the ceiling in the kitchen (and of course found some rotted rafters), and replaced damaged handrails at the front of house. The roof had been damaged by Hurricane Florence (can you
April 24, 2020 Woo hoo! We wrapped up Irile ‘Brazzle’s’ home today on Oak Street in New Bern. We are still working on some cleanup inside and out but ready for Brazzle to move in. this house has come a long way since we started at the beginning of the year. What great work by
April 20, 2020 COVID-19 may keep volunteers away from Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders projects in Texas. However, staff member Eddie Sahagun and a homeowner (Cassiano) worked on a house in Texas City. FCDR makes a commitment to a client and a contract is signed and FCDR keeps their part of the bargain with contractors and
April 17, 2020 A huge Thank you! to World Vision for sending these shingles to us in North Carolina to help fix storm damaged homes. 12 pallets on this truck - so about enough to complete 8-12 homes. Another load due here in the next hour. Having these delivered to Pamlico County and we will
April 17, 2020 We would like to introduce you to our newest staff member! Rafael is a local that is now working with us, and we really appreciate having the extra hands here. He is a bundle of energy and is learning a lot from Aaron and Chuck. Help us welcome Rafael to our Florida
April 15, 2020 During yesterday's community meeting, members of AmeriCorps NCCC-Traditional Corps team River 4 received letters from U.S. Senator Rick Scott thanking them for their service to communities across Florida and the nation. River 4 served alongside Fuller Center Disaster ReBuilders (FCDR) to help disaster survivors recover from Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Florida. Official Image from AmeriCorps
April 9, 2020 We started this home in Cove City NC yesterday. Cove City is about 20 minutes west of New Bern. Believe it or not, this home still had a blue tarp on it yesterday morning from Hurricane Florence but was still having leaks in the house. New roof as of end of day
April 8, 2020 Finished up Ms. Alicia’s home in Pamlico County NC today. Subfloors had dry rotted. Showing finished pictures and pictures shortly after subfloor was pulled out. Also had numerous drywall repairs and a rusted out hot water heater. Ms Alicia is excited to get her and her baby daughter moved back in her
April 2, 2020 Some updated pictures today from Robert’s house on Raleigh Street. Hugh and his crew continue to plug away. We hope to complete Raleigh Street, Pleasant Hill and Oak Street this month- missing our volunteers but your safety is important to us. Still much to do in the New Bern area when you