Earlier in the year, Jorge heard the staff at Crisis Ministries mention they would need an additional storage shed while the new men’s shelter was being built. A lightbulb (energy efficient, of course) went off and Jorge told them “I think I can help you with that.”
Indeed, students in the Building Construction Program at Stratford High School build a shed every year as they learn construction principles. For the last several years, Jorge has helped the program incorporate energy efficient features into the sheds. When Jorge explained the need, it was immediately agreed that upon completion, the next shed would go to Crisis Ministries.
Students have been learning and building all semester. They even installed a solar light tube, so Crisis Ministries will not have to bear the cost of connecting electricity for lights. Friday, the last day of school before the holidays, was delivery day.
Stratford High School Building Construction Program Instructor Don Thompson gives his final approval to the shed his students built this semester.
In the parking lot outside the shop at SHS, here is the completed 8'x16' shed students built for Crisis Ministries.
Getting the shed onto the truck took a lot of know-how. Thanks American Towing.
After a brief trip down I-26, the shed arrives safe and sound at Crisis Ministries.
Ricky King, with Crisis Ministries, and Jorge Riano watch carefully as the shed comes off the truck.
Almost done.
From Left: Ricky King, Jorge Riano, Thomas Riano, Jack Ryan, Mark Gourdine. Wando High School students Thomas Riano and Jack Ryan helped get the shed settled at Crisis Ministries.
So this turned out to be the kind of win-win project GreenBy3 likes best. Stratford High School students got a hands-on learning experience that served a real need in the community. Wando High School students also got in on the learning experience as they helped on the delivery end of the move. Any student that did not already know, now knows a little bit about Crisis Ministries and the work they do. Hopefully, because of that knowledge, they will be more inclined to help out at Crisis Ministries again.
Crisis Ministries got a well built shed that meets their need for additional storage space which will help them out a lot as the new men’s shelter is being built.
All the students involved can feel good about a job well done that will serve a good cause. And just in time to say Merry Christmas to Crisis Ministries!
