I will be building a kitchen and dining facility at the Transformation Center. This structure was built at another center operated by TransformAsia. It is mainly concrete floor covered with tile, concrete block walls with stucco and concrete counter tops. The over structure is mahogany posts, timbers and planks with thin steel roof panels. The appliances consist of propane rice cookers and fire pits. There are sinks for washing vegetables, meat, fish and various body parts including hands. Running water is provided, if it is available. The structure is very functional, given the weather in Cambodia. Half the year it is hot and the other half it rains and is hot. We will be buying materials in town and hiring local laborers and craftsman. In Cambodia concrete does not come premixed in big trucks. Instead, you acquire a big pile of sand and gravel and many bags of cement. Then the guys make a big pile of all the aforementioned ingredients where they think the concrete should be. Then add water and stir, spreading out the mud as they go. It is a fine thing to watch, and amazing how accurate they are. My first task will be to dig a hole and prepare the foundation.
Many thanks to those who have decided to be a part of this project. There is still time to make a difference in the lives of the ladies we will be helping, the men we will be hiring and the many families that will benefit. Your donation of any amount will go a long way to accomplish this task. You can donate online at our website, hisworkforce.org or by check to C.R.E.W. We are a 501(c)3 corporation and your donation is tax deductible. 100% of donated funds go directly to this project. Please remember us and this projects in your thoughts and prayers.
Blessings,
Matt Stone
Founder / President
C.R.E.W.
P.O.Box 581 Snoqualmie, Wa. 98065
Matthew, I've mixed cement my self; 3-2-1. Mixed it in a wheel barrow. Poured 3x3 squares and mortared brick in between. It's backbreaking work! But when finished, it basically lasts forever. I taught myself, and approached it with thought and planning. Something funny about cement work. If you don't know what your doing; don't do it! One thing about a bad cement job; it doesn't improve with age! It looks like hell forever, ha ha! Really enjoyed talking with you. I'll try to contact Tim. Found his website and read about his boating (mis)adventure. Have a safe, productive, and enjoyable trip. Your friend always, Mike A.
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