THERE IS STILL TIME TO CONTRIBUTE!
We are working toward wrapping up finishing details right now, but the newly-renovated, accessible bathrooms in Feinstein Hall are lovely and operational. As a congregation, we have made an important statement of inclusion for all with disabilities.
Mizpah began to address the need for wheelchair-accessible bathrooms after the ramp to the Bima was in place, thanks to the leadership of former Physical Properties Chair, Lisa Schubert. The process continued under Rod Sergent, who planned for new partitions that would allow for handrails and better accessibility. Our current Physical Properties chairs, Stacey and Kevin Whited have brought us nearly to completion. Being quite -hands on-, they spent several days laying the tile themselves.
In June 2009, we asked congregants to contribute to the new bathroom facilities, although plans and costs were still unclear at that time; we received approximately $5,700 toward the cost, not including some ―in kind contributions. The costs for the renovated bathrooms included plumbing, labor, tile, unexpected patching, and waterproofing of the exterior walls of the bathrooms, some new fixtures and the new partitions. Through June 15, our costs have exceeded contributions by approximately $5,300.
If you missed this project last year, there is time now to make your contribution. If you want to make an additional contribution, there is still time. Make your check payable to Mizpah and note -Bathroom Renovations-. If contributions exceed expenses, we will earmark your dollars toward -Phase II-, when we will update the side room off the women’s bathroom, used by brides and nursing mothers.
Thank You on behalf of all those members and visitors who benefit from our renovation.
