The Debbie and Larry Rawls Project

Debbie and Larry Rawls live in Jasper. Their historic home was destroyed by Rita. The external view of the house does not reveal that much damage, but water totally destroyed the inside. This home will be demolished and replaced.

This project was made possible by Self Help Housing of East Texas (SHHET), a 501(C)3, Texas non-profit corporation that was established to provide housing. The funding for this entire project comes from several sources: The Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church Permanent Endowment Fund (PEF); Rita Recovery, an agency of The United Methodist Church; and Church World Service. The major labor will come from the Mennonite Disaster Service. In Short, this project was made possible by a group of faith based and non-profit organizations.

 

FUMC Home

 

Self Help Housing Home

Project Phases

Demolition of existing house

Foundation, flooring, and framing

Roofing and interior framing

Windows, roofing, framing, porches,  exterior, and interior finishing 

Home Dedication

 

 

 

       

Before: The following pictures were taken on January 3, 2008, of the house that was later demolished.
 

The Mennonite Disaster Service project team with Debbie Rawls and her son.

 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debbie and Larry Rawls