Builders Care, Christopher Alan Homes reveal no-cost home rebuild for Fort Myers homeowner
A Fort Myers homeowner received the life-changing gift of a total home rebuild thanks to a partnership between nonprofit Lee BIA Builders Care and Southwest Florida homebuilder Christopher Alan Homes.
Nancy Jackson, a third-generation Fort Myers native, lived in her residence for more than 20 years, but the home’s condition was deteriorating. Dilapidated flooring, leaky plumbing, faulty electrical and many other issues throughout the home presented significant safety and accessibility concerns for the homeowner. Rather than remodel, Builders Care and Christopher Alan Homes requested permission to demolish the entire structure and began the process of rebuilding a new, accessible home that will provide Jackson with greater safety and comfort for years to come.
Work was completed in less than six months, and community partners came together on April 14 to reveal the newly completed house and welcome Jackson to her new home.
“I’m so blessed. I never imagined I’d be in a home like this. I love it so much,” Jackson said. “I’m so happy that everyone did this for me. I thank God for it.”
In January, project partners celebrated the halfway point of the project, gathering to write special messages on the framework of the new home so the Jackson family will always be surrounded by the community’s well wishes, words of encouragement and blessings. In the months that followed, Christopher Alan Homes and Builders Care collected donations of home goods from the community to provide Jackson with essentials she needs to be comfortable in her new home.
“There is no better feeling than seeing Nancy in her new home that now offers the accessibility and comfort she desperately needed for many, many years,” said Crystal Stouten, executive director of Lee BIA Builders Care. “We are so thankful to Christopher Alan Homes and the many incredible community partners who stepped up to make this dream a reality for this homeowner who needed our help.”
The entire project was completed at no cost to the homeowner, thanks to the generous support of Christopher Alan Homes and their trade partners.
“A home is something deeply personal. It’s more than just shelter and a place to sleep at night – it’s a place where memories are made and families share lives together,” said Ian Schmoyer, president and CEO of Christopher Alan Homes. “We’re so honored to be a part of this new home build for the Jackson family and glad we were able to contribute in a meaningful way.”
Additional project partners included Advanced Aluminum Design, Burgess Construction Consultants, Cardinal Roofing, Caloosa Cooling, Carrigan Brothers, The Concrete Firm, Davis Surveying, DJ Trusses Unlimited, Drywall Authority, E-Atlantic, Emser Tile, ESP, Florida Engineering, Florida Paints, Gator Electric, The Great Indoorz, GoodDeals Appliances, H & O Diaz, Holt’s Stucco & Plastering, Honc, Installed Building Products of Fort Myers, Island Garage Doors, Massey Services, Master Brands, Moen, Norris Furniture & Interiors, Parson’s Landscaping, PEG, PGT, Preferred Materials, Professional View Photography, RLC, Schlage, Statewide Cabinets, Suncoast Contractor and SunMac Stone Specialists.
Since 2005, Lee BIA Builders Care has helped nearly 500 individuals and families by providing A/C repairs, wheelchair ramps, roof replacements, remodeling projects and other critical repairs that allow deserving elderly and/or disabled homeowners, and their families, to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Projects are made possible through generous donors and community partners who provide labor and materials to bring a project into reality.
To learn more about Builders Care and its mission, please visit LeeBuildersCare.org.
For more information about Christopher Alan Homes, visit ChristopherAlanHomes.com or call 855-44-MYCAH.