Update on Christmas Project

Work is continuing at both Matt’s and Sims House shelters. Christmas Can Still Change This City has become a reality thanks to the generosity of so many.

Here is a recap of the work through January 7, 2010. Would you like to help? Contact
Cindi Latson, Tammy Gandy, Blaine Totty, or Lisa Cantrell.

Sims House:
1. Walls, baseboards, window trim, ceilings painted in 3 upstairs bedrooms and landing
2. New carpet installed on stairs, landing, and 3 bedrooms
3. Old bedroom dressers removed and replaced with new ones
4. Two new mirrors installed in the bedrooms
5. New thermostat installed upstairs
6. Light switches cleaned of paint and new receptacle plates installed
7. 6 ceiling fans vacuumed and hand washed, bulbs replaced, and pull chains installed
8. New curtains installed in bedrooms and bathroom
9. New TV/DVD/VCR player put upstairs
10. Hallway heating/air return vent replaced
11. Bathroom light fixture replaced
12. Drain in bathroom repaired
13. Sinking kitchen ceiling repaired, 4 new inlaid fixtures and new bulbs installed

Matt’s House:
1. Upstairs bathroom completely gutted and new bathroom installed with new tub, toilet,
sink, and ceramic floor
2. Lavatory plumbing repaired
3. Ceilings repaired, stippled, and repainted from previous water damage
4. Holes in walls patched and readied for painting
5. Stairwell wall repaired, covered with beaded wood paneling, and painted
6. Outdoor condensate drain repaired
7. HVAC return vents replaced

Both Houses:
1. New vacuum cleaners purchased
2. Pack N Play baby playpens purchased
3. Toy Boxes made for each house

Items Remaining:
1. Installation of new carpet in Matt’s House
2. Painting of 3 bedrooms at Matt’s House
3. Window curtain installation at Matt’s House
4. Painting of bathroom at Sims House
5. Installation of new sink and cabinet at Sims House