Addition under way at Jesses House

FORYSTH COUNTY An addition to a local home for displaced girls is well on its way to completion.

Jesses House, which provides temporary or long-term shelter to girls between the ages of 7 and 17, held a fundraising campaign in May. The goal was to generate $100,000 to build a new building adjacent to the current facility.

Nancy Perry, who chaired the campaign, said the goal was reached in 30 days.

We were just hoping to raise the money as quickly as we could, she said. We were blown away by the generosity of our community.

She said construction of the new facility began in June. Officials hope it will be completed in time for November occupancy.

On Friday, board members of the Benjamin F. Brady Foundation, one of many organizations, businesses and individuals that contributed to the project, got their first look at the structures progress.

We [at the Brady Foundation] have done a lot of work with the Bald Ridge Boys Lodge and we wanted to also help out the young ladies who are in need, said Phill Bettis, chairman of the foundations board of directors.

Its exciting to see this building going up because it will make a big difference in the lives of these young ladies.

The addition will free up the current structure for use solely as girls bedrooms and other living spaces such as study areas and the kitchen and family room.

Administrative and counseling offices, a conference room and an indoor recreation area will be moved into the new building.

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Addition under way at Jesses House