Richard Feldman

Richard FeldmanDirector(202) 777-3255Richard@dcjcc.org

After gaining ownership of the buildings, Refuge of Hope approached Richard Feldman, the Project Director of the Behrend Builders, hoping to enlist the program's help in renovating the buildings into a community outreach center.In the summer of 1999, Refuge of Hope and the Behrend Builders began their partnership.Today, over 2,000 volunteers and $55,000 in donations later, most of the work is done.Says Feldman, "One building is complete, and two are almost complete.All we need now is assistance in heating and air conditioning, and donations for the windows and doors, for three buildings to be done."

Unfortunately, the Behrend Builders program will have to cease its work on the properties after completing the first three buildings.The remaining two buildings were so ravaged by the drug trade that they are unsafe for lay volunteer construction.It will take the help of local builders to complete the project.Once the three-building shelter is operable, the Refuge of Hope will start looking for materials and labor to reconstruct the remaining two buildings.
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For more information, contact: Richard Feldman, Project Director, Behrend Builders, (202) 777-3245, richard@dcjcc.org

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About the program: Coordinator: Richard Feldman

Program sponsored by DC JCC that teaches individuals carpentry and construction skills in order to repair shelters and other community facilities.Special class "Fix It Right" offered periodically.Projects are all over the Washington area.Young Builders for students and families to participate in Tikkun Olam.Also helps to satisfy community service graduation requirements.Skilled and unskilled volunteers go to low-income communities to repair, rebuild and renovate homes, community centers, day care and other vital places.

Richard FeldmanDirectorThe Morris Cafritz Center for Community Service & The Behrend Builders Shelter Repair Program 202.777.3255 richard@dcjcc.org