Daffodil House has become a hub of activity, as volunteers busily prepare individual apartments, hallways, and stairwells for new residents.  With 32 units receiving new bamboo and ceramic tile flooring, energy efficiency upgrades, new appliances and heating/cooling systems, closet organizers, and other upgrades, the enthusiasm is spreading.

Volunteers from organizations including Fannie Mae (ERG and HIV/AIDS Committees), Greater DC Cares through its annual Servathon, and Yachad DC (with Congregation Beth-El in Bethesda) have recently removed old carpeting and ceramic tile floors, removed damaged drywall, hauled out old appliances, and painted hallways and stairwells.

These efforts have allowed Building Futures to finish units and begin showing them to new residents. The first new resident is close to moving in. Already, a waiting list of potential residents is growing, and new units are being finished to provide homes for them.  Since half of new residents are homeless before moving in, finishing units quickly is a high priority.

“We’ve received so much support from our community volunteers, it’s been amazing,” said Executive Director Steve Seuser. “When we started out, we had no idea so many groups would come out of the woodwork to help out.”

“We’re putting out a call for financial contributions, in-kind donations, and particularly semi-skilled or skilled volunteers to help us with finish painting, laying bamboo floors, installing ceramic tile in bathrooms, and other electrical and plumbing work. We hope people understand how important stable housing is to our residents, and how important private support is to make Daffodil House a reality during these difficult economic times.”

Read more online about how to get involved, call us at (202) 639-0361, or email us to assist in these efforts.