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A Home of Our Own!
Like the first-time homebuyers we serve, ALT has always rented our office “home;” and like them, we know that owning provides greater economic stability and the opportunity to grow, expand, and build equity – allowing us to devote more of our resources to our programs over the long term.
Now, thanks to the generous donation of the historic cottage at 685 North Pope Street by Emmanuel Episcopal Church, ALT is in a position to make this goal a reality – but we need your help. The Pope Street Cottage needed significant renovations and upgrades to meet EarthCraft standards for energy efficiency and to meet our needs for office space.
Help create A Home of Our Own.
Donate now through Paypal, or if you prefer, send a check with this donation form. |
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Project
Creation of a permanent office home at 685 North Pope Street, Athens, Georgia. Total project value: $455,000.
Campaign Goal
To fully fund the project by 2014.
Progress to Date
As of February 1, 2010:
| Raised (including donation of cottage and ground lease): |
$247,117 |
| Pledged: |
$34,850 |
| Total: |
$281,967 |
| Still to be raised: |
$173,033 |
Ways to Give
- Make a donation to the campaign by check or via the Web at www.AthensLandTrust.org.
- Pledge to make donations over the next three-to-five years.
- Fund the renovation of a specific feature of the cottage using our gift registry.
- Sponsor a benefit event for the Home of Our Own campaign.
- Host your own fundraiser on our behalf.
Pope Street Cottage Gift Registry
Here’s a wish list of some of the items needed to renovate the Pope Street Cottage. Consider making a donation that will cover the costs of items like these.
| You can make your gift using Paypal, or if you prefer,
send a check with this donation form. |
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General Features
Number Needed |
Feature |
Price Each |
8 |
Light Fixtures |
$150 |
5 |
Ceiling Fans |
$200 |
1 |
Porch Swing |
$200 |
6 |
Trees |
$325 |
12 |
Molding for 1 Room |
$375 |
8 |
New Efficient Windows |
$475 |
3 |
Appliances |
$500 |
1 |
Staircase |
$4,000 |
Historic Features
12 |
Interior Doors |
$150 |
1 |
Back Door |
$400 |
16 |
Window Repair |
$475 |
2 |
Small Stained Glass Dormers |
$500 |
6 |
Columns |
$500 |
1 set |
Porch Railing |
$1,000 |
2 |
Mantels |
$1,250 |
1 |
Large Stained Glass Dormer |
$1,500 |
Accessibility Features
1 |
Accessible Bathroom |
$2,500 |
1 |
Accessible Ramp |
$5,500 |
Or you can contribute in increments of $100 to cover the complete cost of one square foot of renovation.
One Square Foot of Renovation
2,750 |
One square foot (includes new roof,
insulation, plumbing, wiring, flooring, etc.) |
$100 |
Watch Our Progress
Above and right: The Cottage during the fall of 2008 - renovations are just beginning. |
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Left and above: work on the addition, Spring 2009. |
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Left: framing in the interior. Above: renovations to the porch and front steps. Spring 2009.
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Above: installation of the new roof. Right: insulation. Spring 2009. |
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Plans
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