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OUR MISSION
To empower people to restore relationships and break the destructive cycles of abuse and addiction through the hope and healing made possible by Christ's love and quality treatment.
OUR VISION
Reclaimed Hope, Realized Potential, Restored Lives
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Writer & Editor Marty Barclay __________________ |
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 A "New Home" for the Advent Boys
Since 1989, the Laurel home has been a safe haven for hundreds of troubled teens, a place where they can receive the treatment, education, and life skills they need to reclaim hope for their future, to realize their potential and to restore their lives.
But after 23 years of housing at-risk youth, Laurel stood in need of some serious TLC.
Enter the Sovereign Order of St. John, an organization with a tradition of serving humanity that goes back to the time of the First Crusade. Last March, Advent asked the Sovereign Order of St. John (short for Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller, St. Joseph
Commandery) if it would help us completely remodel Laurel...read more
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 And So it Begins...
Demolition commenced the week of November 3, sledgehammering sheet rock, ripping up old carpeting and furniture, and hauling the debris out of the house to an on-site dumpster. The old pipes were then ripped out, as well as the doors.
Here are a few photos captured during the process.
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 Volunteers Save the Day!
Renovation at the St. John House was greatly enhanced by the many volunteers who labored alongside the various contractors from November 2012 to January 2013. This involved five work parties that courageously rolled up their sleeves...read more
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 Incredible Construction Crew
St. John House (formerly Laurel) has been a group home for troubled boys since 1986, and a home like this sees a lot of rough usage, so consequently it was due for some extensive work. Improvements also needed to be made that would add to the effectiveness of the facility.
CEO Mark Miller reports, "One of my staff knew of Rob Berrett, owner of R. K. Berrett Construction, Inc., in Campbell, and suggested that I contact him. Rob is very involved in hischurch-Venture Christian Church in...read more
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 The Contractors
A huge thank you to:
R.K. Barrett Construction
Rob Barrett, Head Contractor
695 E. McGlincy Lane
Campbell, CA 95008
408-371-5755
Jet Electric
Jim Tarp
16230 Church Street, Ste. A
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408-779-6695 | Avila Plumbing
Maurilio Avila
Gilroy, CA
408-842-8092 | Asco Heating/Air Conditioning
Debora Webb and John Jones
575 Southside Drive
Gilroy, CA 95020
408-713-0420 | Pine Cone Lumber
Jim Cilker
895 East Evelyn Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
408-736-5491 | | |
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