Our Journey

2012-2015

Planning the End from the Beginning

2016-2017

Securing the
Property

2018-2020

Building the Foundation

2021-2023

Setbacks and Challenges

2024-Present

Residential Occupancy and Pressing Onward

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The House Of Redemption's Timeline

Securing the Property

2016 ● June: Initial meeting with Columbus Landbank regarding purchase of parcel number 010-033647 ● July: Signed Architect Concept Design Proposal ● December: Received preliminary construction costs with Contractor (Hamilton Construction) 2017 ● January-April: Proof of funding submitted and building contracts drafted ● May: Met with Area Commission Members ● June: Received letter from Columbus Landbank approving parcel purchase. Property survey completed ● July: During open hearing, received formal approval from Columbus City Council for construction project ● August: Closed on parcel 010-033647 ● September-December: Building contract signed

Building the Foundation

2018 ● January: Construction drawings submitted to Columbus Building Department. THOR featured in Columbus Dispatch news article ● February: Conditional building permit received ● May: Received tap cards for water and sewer ● June-December: Containers delivered. Site excavation and footing work began 2019 ● March: Inspection of footers approved ● September: Contractor delays 2020 ● Feb-Thru: The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused widespread construction supply chain disruptions and operational shutdowns ● July-November: Gravel and concrete delivery and application ● December: Containers placed on the foundation

Setbacks and Challenges

2021 ● Jan 2020-June 2022: The COVID-19 pandemic continued, causing significant supply-chain disruptions, logistical challenges, and operational delays, while forcing many businesses to close or suspend operations ● August: Attempts to resolve Contractor problems ● September: Formal contractor complaint submitted to Columbus Building Department. Architect Drawing Revisions/Building Permit changes 2022 ● January: Contract signed with new contractor ● August: New containers delivered in Cleveland, OH for fabrication 2023 ● May-June: New containers delivered to Columbus site. Roof, windows, and siding installed ● October: Executive Director of THOR, Rev. Cynthia Burse, became the official Contractor** ● November-December: Violations addressed and corrected. Steel report obtained and truss deficits corrected. Insulation installed by Koala Insulation and thermostat installed by Sub Zero Heating & Air Conditioning. Plumbing issues addressed. Skirt boards installed and backfill completed. Debris removed from the yard

Residential Occupancy and Pushing Onward

2024 ● January: Drywall installed by Olympic Drywall ● February-April: Kitchen equipment and cabinets installed. Bathroom shower, toilet, and sink installation completed. Interior doors installed. Door and base molding installed. Caulking completed. Stone walkway installed in front and back ● April-May: Final inspections completed ● June: Occupancy permit received ● July-September: Resident applications reviewed ● October: First resident moves in! 2025 ● June: Successful Financial Review of THOR 2026 ● July: Began work to establish a broad community alliance

Planning the End From the Beginning

2012 ● Fall: Founder and Executive Director, Rev. Cynthia F. Burse, began work on her Doctor of Ministry degree, concentration, “Prisons, Public Policy and Transformative Justice” 2013–2015 ● 2013-2015: Fundraising and planning conversations regarding the construction of a container home. In May, Rev. Dr. Cynthia F. Burse completed her degree

*In 2023, The House of Redemption received a settlement from Hamilton Rebuilder/Remodeler, Columbus, Ohio

+In April 2026, judgment was granted to The House of Redemption by the Columbus, OH Court of Common Pleas against Contractor Defendant Container Homes, USA, LLC, Cleveland, OH

The House of Redemption From Inception to Fruition

Statement of Faith

The GOD of Creation, who extends love to all who would receive it, has built The House of Redemption on redeeming and consecrated ground, and GOD’s Grace is made visible every time THOR builds a house that becomes a home.

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