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Rooted In Faith
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Recent Updates:
January 2023:
Thank you for continuing to support Rooted in Faith: Parking Lot! To date, you have helped us raised $204,815.
Fall 2022:
The parking lot repairs have been finalized and all involved parties are confident that this will solve the recurring sinkhole problems that have been plaguing our parking lot. Hooray! Final costs were within original estimates that Fr. Leva mentioned in his letter back in April. Fundraising continues as we look to pay off our final bills, which totaled $407,867.
August 4, 2022:
The fill material is poured and the liner is being installed. Next step, put all that dirt back in place!
July 18, 2022: Eureka! 14 feet down, we've struck limestone.Limestone likes to absorb water, but when that water is acidic, the limestone begins to break down. The breakdown of sub-surface limestone leaves behind gaps. Those gaps result in (you guessed it!) sinkholes. The team is now beginning to excavate and remove all the pesky limestone and replace it with permanent fill material.To date, we've rasied more than $137,000 for the Rooted in Faith:Parking Lot campaign. Full repairs are estimated to cost between $350,000 and $500,000.
If you'd like to contribute, any amount would be greatly appreciated! You can learn more about donating HERE.
July 15, 2022: Excavation has revealed the extent of the previously-filled sinkholes. A geo-survey will soon be underway to give a fuller picture of the status of the area of concern. A gallery of sinkhole images can be found at the bottom of this page. Click through to view all the progress so far!
July 8, 2022: You'll see a large portion of the parking lot has been fenced off and heavy machinery has arrived to begin digging. The excavation has now reached about 6 feet, just to the surface of the underground liner. This liner serves to hold and direct rainwater for the entire parking lot. The liner is damaged, resulting in multiple sinkholes (which you may have seen, or click through the images below). Excavation will continue until the full area of concern in the liner can be exposed for repairs.
June 12, 2022: With your help, we have surpassed $100,000 raised!! Thank you all! Each day we are closer and closer!
Stay tuned here and on our Facebook and Instagram for photos!
Here's How To Help
· Via check addressed to St. Joseph Parish and “Rooted in Faith” in the memo line. Remember, all money donated to the Rooted in Faith campaign will directly fund the parking lot.
· Donate Online via our Payment Portal. Click the “Secure Payment Portal” link and be sure to enter your donation on the “Rooted in Faith” line. One-time donations and recurring payments are greatly appreciated.
Thank you to all our donors who have contributed so far. We greatly appreciate your assistance! -
Click through the images to see our progress
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