Vision House Jacob's Well

History of Jacob's Well
A few years ago, a handful of north Seattle clergy members came together concerned about the number of homeless mothers and children in their communities. They invited Vision House, a successful transitional housing program in Renton, into the community and pledged their support to help build a complex to provide housing combined with support services for homeless families. They named the effort Jacob’s Well.
Overview
The Jacob’s Well supportive housing complex, which broke ground spring 2010, is being built in two phases. The first phase includes 12 (one, two and three bedroom) apartments for homeless families, a licensed after-school care program, laundry facility, crises counseling offices and a community center. The second phase will include 8 additional apartments, a licensed child care center for 65 resident kids and a resource, food and clothing bank to support resident families.
Funding
The total budget for the first phase of the Jacob’s Well project is $2.3 million. As of July 2011, cash, pledges and in-kind support raised is $720,000. With anticipated additional in-kind contributions of $700,000 and a $300,000 grant from a private foundation, we plan to raise the additional $580,000 through a series of fundraising events, community and individual supporters.
Status
With our nation experiencing extreme setbacks in the economy, Vision House has had to re-think how to build the Jacob’s Well project. With many of our typical funding sources unavailable for this project, Vision House has divided the project into several pieces, including clearing and grading, foundation and slab, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, framing in several stages, dry wall, painting (interior and exterior), windows, doors and roofing, etc. Various community groups, churches, individuals and businesses are mobilizing and are supporting “pieces” of the project with volunteer labor and funding. The project broke ground April 11, 2010. Our goal is to have the building framed in by the winter of 2010.
Events
Visit our Events Page for a complete list of upcoming events.
Get Connected
Jacob’s Well Blog
Facebook Fan Page
Videos
Register to volunteer and list your skills for the Jacob’s Well project Contact Susan Camerer at susanc@vision-house.org or 425-228-6356
>> View the project overview.
>> View the capital campaign pledge form.
>> View the Jacob’s Well Powerpoint for churches.
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>> Construction Documents
>> Construction Interest Form
Thank you to our church partners:
Alderwood Manor Community Church
Aurora Church of the Nazarene
Berean Bible Church
Calvin Presbyterian Church
Church of the Good Shepherd
CrossPoint Church
Crossroads Assembly of God
Eastside Foursquare Church
Faith Community Church
Greenwood Christian Church
Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church
Mars Hill Church (Lake City and Shoreline)
Marysville Church of the Nazarene
New Hope Seattle Church
North Seattle Church of the Nazarene
North Sound Church
Richmond Beach Congregational Church
Seattle Community Church
Shoreline Covenant Church
Sound Church
Westgate Chapel
Woodinville Alliance Church
Additional Supporters:
Joan Nieman, Professional Project Manager
Howland Homes
Graham Contracting LLC
Judy Myers Architectural
Pacific Crest Industries
Local 19 Elevator Installers Union
Intermountain Glass
Advanced Plumbing & Heating
Soleil by Design, LLC
BrotherDoug Media
Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel
Fruhling Incorporated
Emerald Land Survey
Precision Siteworks
Hertz Equipment Rental
Stoneway Concrete
Ralph's Concrete Pumping
SAK and Patch
Inland Waterproofing
Atlas Construction Supply
AAA Kartak
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