Spent yesterday volunteering at a HUGE living facility that’s going to become a home for homeless families.  I’m not sure what this place was before we got there.  It didn’t feel like a motel or hostel, but didn’t feel like a house either.

Each room has it’s own full bathroom, so they are hoping to be able to provide housing for one family per room.  I think there were about 12 rooms and they are hoping to get four people per room (twin beds). It’s a tight fit, but much better than the alternative (the streets).  Each family will have their own refrigerator in the humongous kitchen, so cooking and eating will be communal, which I like the idea of.

We spent the entire day cleaning toilets, showers, floors, walls, windows, EVERYTHING. The building seemed like it had been abandoned for a bit.  A lot of stuff (like sinks and windows) had weird damage to them. There was still so much to do, but I think a lot got done. Next, they need painting and some repairs done, but I think they are waiting for more donations.

When I got home, my clothes were (still) soaked through with gross sweat (even after a fairly ling drive) and I was exhausted. It was a good feeling though.  Helping make a difference, even a small one, always feels good. I managed to shower and eat/drink, but that’s about it. I slept like the dead for ten and a half hours last night!! Very sore today, but it was so worth it!!