Construction Report

37 Intervale Street, Dorchester, MA 02121

ICNA Relief USA is pleased to announce the development of the first Transitional

Housing Program for Women in Massachusetts. The home will be called the Amal

(Hope) Women’s Center which is

befitting considering the history of

the home and the neighborhood.

The property located at 37 Inter-

vale Street in Dorchester, MA is

owned by neighboring Masjid Al-

Quran, one of the oldest Mosques

in the metro Boston area. The

neighborhood is one rich in culture

and historical perseverance. It

boasts a rich heritage which ICNA

Relief seeks to honor by developing

programming which celebrates the

cultural diversity of the community while paying homage to the historical greats who

passed through the doors of the planned Amal Women’s Center.

ICNA Relief MA; 100 Malcolm X Blvd. Boston, MA 02120 * 347-754-1067 * malika@icnarelief.org

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Center Model: The Amal Women’s Center will

be modeled after ICNA Relief USA’s 11 Existing

Successful Shelter Homes;

• Sleeping Accommodations • Meals: Breakfast and Dinner • Case Management • Career Exploration & Educational Support • Long Term Affordable Housing Search • Access to Services • Spiritual Care & Personal Development • Holistic Healing & Arts • Counseling & Health Care • Community Resource Room & Library • Support Groups & Community Gatherings

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Construction Update

Architectural drawings done

Demolition (complete gut out), mold remediation and de-leading complete

New windows, patched roof, chimney repair and an exterior facing wall was

replaced - complete

Electrical; rewired entire building - complete, passed inspection

Plumbing and heating is near completion which consisted of ripping out old

pipes and radiators and replacing with new plumbing and heating. New

kitchen and bathroom (3 ½ baths) fixtures have been installed; 4 toilets, 2

showers, 1 tub and 5 sinks.

Installed Fire Sprinklers via the city’s requirements for Transitional Housing /

Rooming House. This entailed drawings submitted to Fire Department and a

tank system being installed with sprinkler heads. NEXT STEPS: wiring sprin-

kler system to a fire alarm panel, testing and then calling for the city and fire

department to inspect.

Renovations; currently the General Contractor is on hold, he cannot move

forward until plumbing and fire sprinklers pass necessary inspections. NEXT

STEPS: Once those are complete he will call for a framing inspection after

which he can begin to insulate, hang sheetrock and finish the remodeling;

flooring, tiles, cabinetry, etc. Once we’ve reached this stage we will be look-

ing for volunteers to help us with painting and some of the finishing touches.

We are hoping to reach this stage within the next couple months depending

on inspections. Once we’ve reached this stage it will be only a few weeks un-

til final completion and grand opening InshaAllah

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Detailed Expense Report

Delmon Contracting

Repairing Exterior Wall and

Replacing Windows

In-Kind Donations Welcomed

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ICNA Relief USA seeks to alleviate human suffering

by providing caring and compassionate service to

victims of adversities and survivors of disasters.

ICNA Relief USA strives to build healthy communi-

ties, strengthen families and create opportunities for

those in despair while maintaining dignity and

advocating for basic human needs.

ICNA Relief USA National: 87-91 144th Street, Jamaica, NY 11435 * 718-658-7028* www.icnarelief.org