Home #557 | Deaconess

This home will be Habitat’s 557th house built in the Evansville and Mt. Vernon area and will be constructed in the Jacobsville neighborhood. The sponsor of this home is Deaconess and is the first home being built as part of the “Building Homes and Health” collaborative project, funded by Deaconess and built in partnership with healthcare students from University of Evansville, University of Southern Indiana, and IU School of Medicine – Evansville. Thanks to their commitment to community health, Stephenie and her family will have an affordable place to call home!

About the House Sponsor:

Deaconess was founded in 1892 by a group of Protestant ministers and laymen who felt called to care for the sick. More than 125 years later, Deaconess Health System continues to provide high-quality healthcare with a compassionate spirit, just as the founders envisioned. Deaconess Health System is the premier provider of healthcare services to 26 counties in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois.

About the Building Homes and Health Partnership:

Building Homes and Health is a collaborative project with Habitat Evansville, Deaconess, IU School of Medicine – Evansville, University of Southern Indiana, and University of Evansville. The project is being funded by Deaconess, which is giving $250,000 to Habitat Evansville over the next five years. The program is designed to help three local families participating in Habitat’s homeownership program build a secure, affordable home. Students from the three universities – all future healthcare professionals – will help with the construction of the homes, receiving a unique service-learning experience that allows them to connect with members of the community. Stephenie’s home will be the first funded and built through the project.

Learn more about the partnership.

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Meet Habitat Future Homeowner, Stephenie.

“I’m just excited to have a home that’s my own and be independent… I’m also excited to get some better sleep once I’m not in the same bedroom as my 3 year old anymore.”

– Stephenie

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Volunteer Goal

Phase Progress

Phase 1
Homesite Selection
Homeowner selects homesite from available Habitat lots. Homeowners are paired with their sponsor.
Phase 2
Groundbreaking
During the groundbreaking, the foundation is completed and the block work is laid.
Phase 3
Crawl Space and Floor System
Volunteers install moisture barrier and insulation in crawl space.

For the floor system, the floor joists are installed, more foam insulation is filled in between joists and band boards, and OSB board is laid for the flooring. Black paper is laid on the two porches to help maintain the longevity of the home.
Phase 4:
Walls
Wall Prep: Volunteers build wall components (king jack studs, California corners, headers, etc.) and layout 2 x 4 location on the top and bottom plates of each wall.

Wall Building: Wall components are nailed together on top and bottom plates with 2 x 4s. This is completed for both interior and exterior walls.

Wall Raising: Volunteers raise, level, and secure the walls. Exterior walls go up first, followed by the interior.
Phase 5:
Roofing
Trusses, roof decking, the drip edge, felt paper, and shingles are installed. Waterproofing is completed where needed. Lastly, the ridge of the roof is capped.
Phase 6:
Doors and Windows
Volunteers install windows and doors.
Phase 7:
Siding
Siding is measured, cut and installed by volunteers. External trim pieces, soffit, and fascia are also installed during the siding process.

*Pending on the weather, this phase may occur later in the construction process.
Phase 8:
Internal Mechanics
Plumbing, electric, insulation, and dry wall are installed.
Phase 9:
Pre-insulation
Pre-insulation is installed on exterior walls, doors, windows, ceiling, and floors. Baffles are put in to circulate airflow.
Phase 10:
Painting
Volunteers paint the walls and ceiling. Corners and edges are cut out first, then roll the ceilings, and then the walls.
Phase 11:
Cabinets and Appliances
Cabinets and countertops installed.

Later, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and washer & dryer are installed.
Phase 12:
Trim Work and Flooring
Trim around windows and doors are completed. Interior doors are also installed. Vinyl and carpet are laid.
Phase 12:
Exterior Concrete
Exterior concrete parking pad and sidewalks are poured.
Phase 13:
Yard Prep
The yard is prepared for grass seed sewing. *Actual sewing may occur in the spring pending which season the home is completed.
Phase 14:
Finishing Touches
Interior: The appliances, towel bars, medicine cabinet, doorknobs and window blinds are installed.
Exterior: The house numbers, mailbox, porch posts, shutters and storm doors are installed.
Phase 15:
Dedication
Homeowner and community members come together to bless and dedicate the home, complete with a ribbon cutting.

Home #557 | Deaconess

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Meet Habitat Future Homeowner, Stephenie.

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