The Castro Family learns about all that happened at the house over a week's time.

December 2009 - The Castro Family

Numerous Lee BIA members and local sub-contractors came together to help a local firefighter, his son who suffers with muscular dystrophy and the rest of his family. In a collaborative effort between Builders Care, BIA members, local contractors, volunteers removed the existing and re-installed a new roof, soffit, gutters and fascia , provide paint, a new driveway and more. Local companies donated more than $40,000 worth of work for free and this family has a safe and healthy home for the holidays!

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December 2009 - Steve Lewis gets a new roof!  This Christmas, Steve is got the gift that keeps on giving with a brand new roof.  Santa's elves from Camp-Rigby Roofing-Sheet Metal Contractors stuffed their sleigh with shingles this year!  The Camp-Rigby Roofing team showed up by the dozens with tools instead of toys to help a local neighbor in need with a new roof for the holidays.  Thank you Camp-Rigby!

Ft. Myers City Manager William Mitchell hands Mrs. Jackson the keys to her newly renovated safe and healthy home.

December 2009 - Mamie Jackson and her son were in desperate need of home repairs including crumbling stairs, cabinets and more.  In just one week right before Christmas, Builders Care partners re-built their home.  Volunteers went above and beyond to include Christmas decorations and gifts under the Christmas tree.  Check out the emotional homecoming in the photo gallery.

This project was made possible by numerous volunteers and a partnership with the City of Fort Myers Community Development Department.

November 2009 - John Rohal, 73, has had multiple medical issues over his lifetime.  He served in the Vietnam War, airborne division, where he was shot multiple times.  He survived the ordeal only to later suffer two debilitating strokes, triple by-pass surgery, and most recently a fall that lead to head and vision injury.  His mobility continued to worsen and now he frequently uses his wheelchair to get around. On Monday, Nov. 30, volunteers built a ramp for Mr.Rohal. Harbor Springs Construction and Development provided all of the labor and Shoreline Lumber supplied all of the needed materials to make this happen.  Builders Care recycled a portion of a previously constructed ramp to re-use materials and keep extra materials from ending up in a local landfill.

August 2009 - Sean Brunelle is like any other 8-year old boy – wide eyed, funny and full of life.  But he is unlike most children because he suffers from a rare disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type III (SMA) also known as Kugelberg-Welander Disease.  This is disease causes the loss of nerve cells in the spinal cord affecting his control voluntary muscle movement – things like walking, running, jumping are very difficult for Sean.  SMA also causes dangerous respiratory issues and brittle bones.  Sean's parents requested a sidewalk be put in so Sean would have an easier time walking in and out of the home up the steep hill that was there.  Thanks to a few BIA member companies, Sean got that sidewalk he desperately needed.  Special thanks to the following companies for helping to make a difference for a Lehigh Acres child in need.

August 2009 - Steve was in dire need of home repairs.  He is paralyzed from the waist down from a major accident and although he does quite well on his own, he cannot keep up with all the needs of his home.  Thanks to several BIA members, local sub-contractors and volunteers, we were able to provide Steve with a re-built car-port, new screen enclosure, exterior paint, landscaping and more.

Special Thanks to all our participating companies:

August 2009 - Mary Jones is a 78 year old woman living in the City of Fort Myers.  She has lived in the community almost all of her life and when offered help she only takes what she absolutely needs.  She says, "My carpet is old, but there is nothing wrong with it.  Give it to someone else who needs it worse than me."  Mary was in dire need of a new front window due to a crack in the glass that kept getting worse. Thanks to BIA members, New Code Windows and Doors, a new window was provided and installed. Thank you New Code Windows & Doors!

July 2009 - On July 10th, Linda and Shane got a knock on the door from Builders Care building partners and volunteers ready to work on their house.  Shane and Linda, as well as their nurses, were blessed with two new wheelchair ramps, a brand window, doors and more.  Volunteers worked relentlessly to remove a dozen bags of weeds and provide new landscaping for the family.  Thank you to all of our building partners and volunteers!

May 2009 -  Ada Mae or Mama Williams as she is called by most, has been a part of the Dunbar community for over 50 years.  She has sat on many neighborhood community task forces and is a staple within the community.  Living alone and still in the same house, it needed air conditioning and plumbing work.  Thanks to the following companies for coming to save the day!

May 2009 - On May 7 & 8, Miss Ruth got a wonderful surprise when the team from West Coast Structural Concrete and Masonry showed up to pour her a new sidewalk and ramp.  Miss Cody could not get out of her own alone due to a recent amputation due to diabetes.  Thank you!

March & April 2009 Ramps Up! - On March 28 and throughtout the month of April, Builders Care with the help of several BIA members and community supporters, built 10 wheelchair ramps throughout Lee County for needy homeowners.  The program wwas partially funded by Southwest Florida Community Foundation and supplies were matched by Suncoast Contractor's Supply.  The value of the ramps totaled more than $21,000. Special thanks to all our participating companies.

September 2008 -

When it rains, it really poured at 69-year-old Jeannette Williams’ home. Her sagging and leaky roof was not holding up well to the excessive rain brought by Fay and Ike.  Williams, who is the sole caregiver for her mentally challenged daughter and grandson, and who volunteers as a reading tutor, first contacted the City of Fort Myers for help in the fall of 2007. In a collaborative effort between Builders Care, the State Housing Initiatives Program through the City of Fort Myers, and local building subcontractors, volunteers installed a new roof, windows and air conditioning. They also addressed the dangerous leaks and rebuilt the kitchen among other things. The project was completed in just one week - making it one of the quickest projects ever. 

August 2008

All Darlene wants is a safe and healthy home in which to raise her two young grandchildren.  Thanks to local contractor, Brooks and Freund, she now has a beautiful safe and healthy home.  In a home once owned by her parents, Darlene has watched the rain pour inside the old dining room for years.  Roof damage during Hurricane’s Charley and Wilma led to severe water damage in various areas of the home leaving those parts closed off including the dining area where they have never had a meal as a family. With the help of local contractor, Brooks and Freund and local sub-contractors, renovations included a new roof, windows, and air conditioning.  They also rebuilt the kitchen and bathroom among other things.  The project was completed in just 14 days.  Special Thanks to all participating companies and volutneers for helping to make a difference in our community.

June 2008

With the help of local contractor, Owen-Ames-Kimball Company, Builders Care will have provided over $500,000 in construction services to elderly and disabled adults in Lee County.  Claudia suffers from congestive heart disease.  Her home was in much disrepair.  Owen-Ames-Kimball Company, Builders Care and local sub-contractors installed a new roof, windows, and air conditioning.  They also rebuilt the kitchen and bathrooms among other things.  The project was complete in just 12 days.  Special Thanks to these companies for helping to make a difference in our community.

May 2008

Members of the Lee BIA came together in May to help an elderly couple with emergency home repairs.  Builders Care helped to repair a leak in a pipe that caused severe water damage and mold growth in their home.  Cape Coral Plumbing repaired the leak and replaced fixtures.  Serv Pro of Collier County/ Ft. Myers South provided the mold remediation.  Lee Drywall replaced the drywall and drywall supplies were provided thanks to Cemex. Berchtold Builders put in the new trim and volunteers painted the walls and floor.  And Dominos provided the food for our volunteers.  Special Thanks to all our building industry partners and our volunteers!

April 2008

Abbie Ivery could not use her washer or dryer due to aging electrical and plumbing issues in her utility room.  Failing window air conditioning units are all she has in the hot summer months, and her lights work only some of the time. Everyday life is difficult for Ivery, 63, who works nights as a residential caregiver for autistic adults. Builders Care, McGarvey Development, local building subcontractors and volunteers installed a new roof, windows and air conditioning and they also addressed the hazardous electrical issues and rebuilt the kitchen.  McGarvey Development also donated a new porch, furniture and more.  After just a few short weeks, Abbie was brought home to her newly remodeled home.

February 2008

Members of the Lee BIA came together in February to help Fannie with home repairs.  Because of her severe diabetes, Fannie had trouble using the bath tub in her one bath home.  Builders Care with the help of Cape Coral Plumbing, Ferguson Enterprises and Quality Cabinets, gutted her bathroom and put in a walk-in shower to help with her mobility.  Other companies also provided carpeting, interior and exterior paint, landscaping and more.  In just three days, Fannie was welcomed back to her newly re-finished home.

January 2008

Members of the Lee BIA came together just after the holidays to help Linda, an ex-foster mom with much-needed repairs on her home.  Linda had water coming in the back of her home due to a rotting exterior wall.  Builders Care with the help of more than 24 companies, worked on Linda's home.  In just three days, Linda received a safe and healthy home complete with a new driveway, wall, exterior paint, landscape and more.

February 2008

George had a stroke and could no longer walk on his own or up the stairs into his home.  His only way into his home was with the assistance of his wife and two neighbors each time he had a doctors appointment.  Builders Care with the help of Berchtold Builders, Inc. and several volunteers built a ramp to help him be more independent and help his recovery.

December 2007

Bringing tools instead of toys, Builders Care along with MW Johnson Construction remodeled the bathroom of this man.  Brian had not been able to use the bathroom in his home for over 2 years since his deterioration with Muscular Dystrophy.  With the tremendous assistance from MW Johnson Construction, Inc., Brian was able to get a roll in shower for Christmas. In just 3 days, work was completed including gutting the existing bathroom to make it handicap accessible, some landscaping and more.

May 2007

Rosemary took care of her two children, both disabled, every day.  Her home was quickly deteriorating and it showed in the 3 hours it took her to do one load of laundry.  Her water pressure was so bad that Rosemary kept dozens of jugs of waters throughout the home to use for baths, dishes and other things.  Builders Care, Engle Homes and dozens of its subcontractors gutted the entire home down to the slab and exterior walls and rebuilt it in just 8 short days.