UPDATES!

PROJECT HAS STARTED - BUT…

After removing the drywall from ceiling and walls, our contractors realized a lot more work was going to be needed in order for us to make the building structurally sound. Most of the previous work had either failed or was not well done, meaning existing structures that we had expected to keep were going to have to come down for the sake of safety and code.

These significant structural adaptions have added another $20,000 to the bottom line of our project. We are in really need of prayer and finances as the project continues and we are asking that everyone be willing to at least join us in prayer as we continue to do our best to steward these resources well so we can be sure to love and serve our community well.

ABOUT EUCLID & WHY WE NEED THESE IMPROVEMENTS:
Euclid Church of the Nazarene is located in downtown Boise, Idaho just blocks from Boise State’s athletic facilities.

We currently open our building to recovery groups such as AA and community groups like the community orchestra, Red Cross, and more. We also share our facility with a South Korean church that needed a space to worship after Covid closed the building they had been using. 

There is a great need in our community by those experiencing food insecurity including BSU students and our homeless brothers and sisters. Every week we serve a meal out of our kitchen to help provide for those in need. We also have annual events such as our community Thanksgiving dinner. This year we served over 80 individuals who otherwise may not have had a hot meal. Additionally, our kitchen is used by other outside groups such as BSU Trio who partners with us to use the kitchen for their cultural class.

Three years ago we converted our Fellowshi.p Hall to a Student Study Lounge that provides students a place to study during the week. We provide enterprise grade wifi, large whiteboard walls, a piano for music students, desks, charging stations, free coffee and cookies. 

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

Unfortunately, our facilities are lacking in the functionality and accessibility necessary for us to continue to expand our outreach and services to better support our communities. Presently we only have one toilet for the men and two for the women, none of which are ADA accessible. Further, we have reached our capacity to serve out of our small kitchen and need to expand it to be able to meet the needs of those we feed.

Euclid has been diligently working with architects, engineers, and contractors to find the most cost-effective ways to accomplish the following goals:

1. Increase restroom sizes and accessibility

2. Add a family restroom with a shower 

3. Increase kitchen size and functionality

4. Keep office spaces for staff

5. Retain size and function of the Fellowship Hall/Student Study Lounge

Blessings-
Pastor Sam Bartolome & Euclid Church of the Nazarene

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