HOME sent along updated renderings for the non-profit's Main-Ferry project that more accurately depict how the finished project will look. With the aid of architect Charlie Gordon and general contractor Paul Lamparelli, HOME is building energy efficient barrier-free housing for ten families, more accessible offices for clients who turn to the organization for help from all parts of the region, and a building which will grace the intersection Main and Ferry for the next 100 years.
Responding to commenter questions, HOME also provided details on the funding for the project.
The most recent project budget totals nearly $2.9 million. Of that sum $2,374,134 represents government support--from the State of New York ($1,682,134), the City of Buffalo ($495,000) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ($197,500, through M&T Bank and First Niagara Bank). The balance of the project has been supported by private philanthropy from the Margaret L. Wendt Foundation, the Mulroy Family Foundation, the M&T Foundation, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, the Western New York Foundation and more than 75 individual donors.
HOME still has to raise about $99,000 or 3 percent of the project's cost. Information on how to get involved can be obtained from Associate Director Shannon Koehn at 716.854.1400 ext 17 or skoehn@homeny.org
Still looks good