Enso House Renovation: Living space for caregivers
The current living space will be gutted, new sheet rock and large windows will be installed to form a bedroom suite and the bathroom will be moved and daylighted.
Leader
Ed Lorah
Location
6339 Wahl Road Freeland, WA 98249
About the project
Enso House is an Adult Family Home on Whidbey Island, about thirty miles north of Seattle, Washington that provides care for terminally ill patients and support for their loved ones. Founded fourteen years ago by zen buddhist students and local volunteers, Enso House is run by volunteers under the direction of our Medical Director, Dr. Ann Cutcher, herself a volunteer. Our source of operating funds comes primarily through donations.
Volunteer caregivers reside in a living space in Enso House's basement. The living space is dreary, with little natural light and a 1970's style bathroom that is in need of significant renovation.
We have decided to undertake a remodeling project to upgrade the space for our volunteers, without whom we could not exist.
The Steps
Architectural plans have been drawn up and agreed upon. Volunteers will assist with demo of the existing space and hauling. Renovation will likely take 6 weeks to two months.
Why we‘re doing it
Enso House recognizes the challenging work of providing end of life care to our patients, and we rely on volunteer nurses and nursing assistants to provide care. We believe that taking good care of our volunteers is crucial to our ability to recruit and retain qualified professionals. An adequate, pleasant living space is fundamental to this.