One of the largest houses on Admiral Road, the Annex nexus that's home to an Atwood, a Clarkson, a Ralston Saul and a Weston, belongs to the Salvation Army, and its massive renovation is close to complete.
The house at number 78, built in 1911 and acquired by the Salvation Army in 1966, is part of the religious organization's
Homestead program for substance abusing women.
The renovation was funded largely through donations, including one for
$1.5 million from the
W. Garfield Weston Foundation. The renovations are comprehensive, according to Major Elizabeth Price, Homestead's executive director.
""The heating, plumbing and electrical systems will be updated," she says in a release. "Every part of the building requires access to stairs, which prevents us from servicing women with mobility issues. A small elevator will be installed. Program spaces will be more accessible, larger and brighter. The building will be environmentally friendly. We will be able to partner with more agencies. Residential space will be cleaner, safer, and brighter and will maintain a home-like environment."
The renovation began a year ago, and is expected to be completed shortly.
Writer: Bert Archer
Source: Elizabeth Price
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