updates from the field
Casa De Alfredo y Ashley
Synergy
With the foundation dug out, it was time to begin creating the bones of the house. Synergy 8th grade students worked carefully to tie rebar, laying the structural framework that will support the wall molds. Their attention to detail in this early stage is critical to ensuring the strength and stability of the new addition.
Hyla
Starting a project is often the hardest part. This one begins with digging out the foundation for the new structure. We are starting from scratch behind the home’s existing foundation, with the goal of eventually connecting the new structure to the original house.
Hyla students took on the important first step, working together to dig out the foundation and set the groundwork for what’s to come
Stay Involved
Global Works funds essential building materials like wood, rebar, cement, and tools for these projects. However, once a home is complete, families receive no additional support from the government or Global Works. To make their homes fully functional, they must purchase windows, doors, plaster, and paint—expenses that can take years to afford in a low-income community. To help bridge this gap, our program director is working with community members to collect and distribute donations, ensuring these houses truly feel like home