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History

How The House was Built

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It began in aa storefront on Zane Street and then moved to an Old Victorian style home on Wheeling Island, shown to the left. Out of this building a clothing center, food pantry, and utility assistance were provided for thirty years. In 2000, a new building was constructed, pictured below to the right, and the House of the Carpenter moved a little to the south to 200 S. Front Street, where we continue to operate today. The original building is being utilized by another non-profit organization as transitional housing for individuals recovering from a substance abuse disorder.

The House of the Carpenter’s programs have become very intentional, supporting the work of growth and development. Consequently, this has produced a myriad of events focused on children/youth. However, the facility on S. Front was never designed for this type of ministry. Recognizing the importance of this work, the Board of Directors began exploring the development of a Youth Center adjacent to the current building. Years of work went into designing, planning and preparing for such a large project. Construction began in 2019 and by spring of 2020 the Toni and Nancy Bedway Center for Youth was open.

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Despite opening at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Youth Center immediately enhanced the work of the House of the Carpenter. Currently, programs for children, youth, and adults operate six days a week.

 

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