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The Tallahassee Fuller Center completed two major projects beginning in the late Summer of 2011.
On four steamy work days in August and September, volunteers from Good Shepherd Catholic Church, United Church of Tallahassee, the Deer Lake United Methodist Youth Group, Holland and Knight Law Firm and Ability First constructed a handicap ramp for Ms. Thelma Harp. Ms. Harp, who recently has required a walker to get around, has lived in her home on Abraham Street in since 1954. At the project dedication ceremony on Saturday, November 19, Ms. Harp expressed heart felt gratitude to all those who turned out to help her.
 Ms. Harp watches volunteers complete the construction of her ramp.
 John Ryor presents a Bible to Ms. Harp at the dedication celebration on November 19th. The Bible was signed by all those present as an affirmation of their love and support of Ms. Harp. On nearby Alabama Street, a large contingent of volunteers from Bradfordville 1st Baptist Church, FSU Catholic Student Union and Good Shepherd Catholic Church constructed a new roof for Ms. Janie Jiles on Saturday October 1 & 8. The project was substantially funded by Bradfordville 1st Baptist Church. Thank you to all of the volunteers who gave of their time and talent on those two beautiful October days. Ms. Jiles project will be dedicated on December 3rd.
 Bradfordville 1st Baptist volunteer crew removing Ms. Jiles old roof.
 Volunteers from Catholic Student Union put finishing touches on Ms. Jiles roof.
The Tallahassee Fuller Center for Housing celebrated the completion of three Greater Blessings Projects recently.
On September 11, we dedicated the home of Linda Andrew’s on Kittrell Road in Quincy. The repair project, that included the construction of a handicap ramp, deck repair, siding repair and a fresh coat of exterior paint, was funded by Trinity United Methodist Church and completed in August by volunteers Trinity’s young adult ministry. The dedication and home blessing was led by Associate Pastor Tony Fotsch. Linda, a retired Leon County kindergarten teacher, who suffers from multiple health problems, expressed immense gratitude and told us that the help that she received was life-changing.
Also, on September 11, a wheel chair ramp constructed at the home of Mary Horn by the Bradfordville 1st Baptist Church youth group was dedicated. Mary, who lives on Seminole Circle in Havana, recently had back surgery and suffers from extensive nerve damage in her legs and feet. The ramp will help Mary greatly following her next round of surgery. In addition to Mary and members of the TFCH Board, Mary’s daughter and son-in-law were also in attendance at the dedication and home blessing ceremony.
 Bradfordville 1st Baptist Youth Group Construct Handicap Ramp for Mary Horn  Mary Horn Project Dedication The following weekend, on September 19, TFCH held a dedication and home blessing at the home of Diane and Clyde Young, who reside on Doonesbury Way in Tallahassee. Diane is a full-time caregiver for her disabled 83 year old husband. Their home required extensive repairs including a new roof, exterior door, siding repair, widening a bathroom door to allow wheelchair access and installation of a bathtub grab bar. This was truly an ecumenical project, as volunteers from Good Shepherd Catholic Church, FSU Student Builders, Bradfordville Baptist Church and Killearn United Methodist Church and Deer Lake United Methodist Church worked on the project that was completed last spring. Diane led us in prayer and thanksgiving and Fr. Robert Young blessed Diane and Clyde’s home. In addition to TFCH Board members and project volunteers, members of FSU Student Builders celebrated with the Youngs.
 Clyde and Diane Young Project Dedication
As fall brings cooler temperatures and dry weather, our building season has started with a bang.
On October 19th we kicked off two projects. Volunteers from Deer Lake United Methodist Church and Bradfordville 1st Baptist church began work to replace a roof on the home of Jerry Rozar on Oakridge Road in Tallahassee. Volunteers from Deer Lake United Methodist completed the project on October 26th. The project was jointly funded by the two churches working in partnership with TFCH.
Volunteers from the Holland & Knight Law Firm, along members of FSU Student Builders gathered at the home of Margaret Bishop in St. Marks on October 19th to begin a roof replacement project. Margaret, who is in her 70s, is raising her grandson with her monthly Social Security income. As the result of having previously broken her neck and leg, she experiences a lot of pain and will require surgery sometime during the next years. Her mobile home is 20 years old and the roof leaks into the bathroom and bedroom. Mold and water damage are appearing in and outside the home. The project was fully funded by the employees of Holland and Knight. The project was completed on October 26 by a volunteer crew from Bradfordville 1st Baptist Church. Margaret’s nephews and grandson worked alongside TFCH volunteers during each project day.
 Holland & Knight and FSU Student Builders Volunteers Replace Margaret Bishop's Roof Student volunteers from the University of Mobile, coordinated by Bradfordville 1st Baptist, began another roof replacement project on November 6 at the home of Mary Lou Herring on Bell Street in Havana. Mary, who has lived in her home for 53 years provides fulltime care for her three grandchildren despite recent health problems. Mary’s brother and sons worked along side our volunteers and she provided a delicious home cooked lunch. The second phase of the project will begin on November 20th with student volunteers from the FSU Catholic Student Union and First Community Primitive Baptist Church, Mary’s church family. Rowe Roofing, a respected area roofing contractor headquartered in Gadsden County, graciously agreed to provide all roofing materials for this project. We appreciate the generosity and spirit of community service exhibited by company president Rudy Rowe.
A dedication will be planned for each project after the first of the year. Thank you to all of our many volunteers, Church and business partners!
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