What joy to see the house as it was being revealed to my wonderful daughter and son-in-law and their children! I couldn't
believe my eyes when I saw food in the pantry, all new top-of-the-line appliances, and even a crawl-through for the little
girls. The look of wonder on the faces of the little ones, the joy of the older siblings, and the grateful tears of Crystal
and Bob was overwhelming. Thank you all for the wonderful difference you have made in the lives of eleven people!
Well done, Project Family Room directors, suppliers, volunteers, and everyone who contributed to this project!!!
Your generosity is only exceeded by your love for Bob and Crystal and their children. The "house that love built"
is beautiful! We particularly loved the "reveal" photos...it was truly wonderful to see the joy and appreciation
on everyone's faces! A special thanks to Spincaster for maintaining this site so that we could follow the progress
of this project from afar. Thank you to everyone involved in providing this gift to Bob and Crystal for affirming
that good things DO happen to good people! Uncle Howard and Auntie Stella
Congratulations to all those businesses and individuals who contributed in some way to this project. Your hearts must
feel full to overflowing as a result of your generosity. This is surely a Christmas gift that will keep on giving for
years to come. Well done!
This is the kind of thing we need to see smothering the newspapers and media! An act of
kindness, something that will change the lives of many, for the better. If we could all
learn a thing or two from this act of unselfish generosity, the world will be a better place.
Positive things like this need to be seen more than the crimes and deaths, so people are not
discouraged, and realize than the power of positive thinking will change the world....after
all this all started with a positive thought, the thought to help, to do more.
I have had the honor of working with this amazing family and am so pleased to learn of this project.
I can't think of a more deserving family! I love the team work within the community! Congratulations Crystal and Bob.
Thanks to Garry Jespersen, a well-traveled, local musician, Westside Alliance Church (2011 Daimler Drive, Westbank, BC)
is hosting a GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT on Sunday September 21 at 7pm with all proceeds to benefit Project Family Room.
Thank you Garry and friends!
Paul & Verena & Greg
Project Family Room Directors
10.09.08
It's great to have this website to keep track of all the happenings to my family's home. Being across the country
at the moment, I've had to miss a lot, but I'm smiling at the pictures and touched by the generosity of the community. Thank you!
The demolition was awesome. It was fun to watch in person but the best is yet to come – the construction. Amazing
how fast a building can be demolished but how long it takes to build one - just like a family.
This truly is an incredible story on many different levels... On demolition day to see all those orange t-shirts you
really get a sense of the scope of the project, the coordination required, and the commitment from our local construction
community. This is not like the tv show which has an unlimited budget and huge corporate sponsorship... these are small
companies with huge hearts making big sacrifices - way to go guys!
Wow, what a great project for such a worthy family, its great to see that so many contractors
are so giving of both their time and funds for such a great cause.Congratulations to [the Project
Family Room Directors] for having the courage, belief and determination to tackle such a big
project.It was great to see so many at the demolition, you really have got so many people
praying for you.As the great book says " all things are possible " Best regards.
Our family was so pleased to witness such a great act of charity, and in our own community.
Thanks for spearheading this project. The Mandryk family have given of themselves so
generously....it's wonderful to see them blessed in this way. WELL DESERVED!!! Kudos
to all those who have contributed to this project in financial and practical ways.
Its so wonderful that something good can come out of this community, I was slowly starting
to be disappointed with our society. Its nice to hear that good things can happen still!
UPDATE: The family has moved into their temporary accommodations, thanks to the City of
Kelowna which donated the use of a vacant house for Sept - Dec. Preparations for demolition
are happening now, with “Demolition Day” ceremonies scheduled for September 3. Watch for
coverage in our local media, including CHBC, The Daily Courier, The Capital News, and castanet.net.
Thanks to everyone for all your enthusiasm and support so far!
Paul & Verena & Greg
Project Family Room Directors
27.08.08
Even way down here in Texas we are thinking of this wonderful family. We are so excited about
this amazing project y'all have cooked up and couldn't think of a more deserving family. It makes
my heart feel full just to think about all of the love and generosity that you are offering.
A balm of humanity. Truly.
Wow...what an awesome idea and what a Blessing for that family...they asked for the minimum
and received the maximum (isn't that how God works!!!!) I am so happy for them. :^) Perhaps
this is the beginning of something good that will take off in Canada.
God is so good!! We have been praying for the family for 2 years for an Extreme Make-over.
Only God knew it would come from our own community. I am so proud to be a part of a community
that gives to others in need. (The fire of 2003 was a true example of the heart of Kelowna and
area.) And here we have another opportunity to show the character of our city. This family has
such a big heart for others and it is such a privilege to give back to them. Anyone who has not
had an opportunity to meet them yet, will love them when they do.
I just want to encourage anyone reading this to please consider what they can do to help those in
building this home for the family. There are many needs: materials to be purchased, trades
volunteering their time, your time to help wherever needed, donations, etc. You will not be sorry
that you did. You will be blessed beyond measure knowing that you were a part of enhancing a families
life forever.
Thank you in advance to all those who have committed to this project. You are wonderful people!!!
Thanks Lorraine, for your comment! Since we launched Project Family Room last spring, we
have heard from several friends of the family who, unbeknownst to us, were hoping and praying and
trying to make something like this to happen. We're so glad we can be part of a very large circle
of people that are working together to bless these very special parents and their children.
Paul & Verena & Greg
Project Family Room Directors
08.08.08
We were so excited to hear about PROJECT FAMILY ROOM and now demolition and construction begin next month. It will be exciting to track the progress here on the website. What a phenomenal venture!
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What joy to see the house as it was being revealed to my wonderful daughter and son-in-law and their children! I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw food in the pantry, all new top-of-the-line appliances, and even a crawl-through for the little girls. The look of wonder on the faces of the little ones, the joy of the older siblings, and the grateful tears of Crystal and Bob was overwhelming. Thank you all for the wonderful difference you have made in the lives of eleven people!
Midge
18.12.08
Well done, Project Family Room directors, suppliers, volunteers, and everyone who contributed to this project!!! Your generosity is only exceeded by your love for Bob and Crystal and their children. The "house that love built" is beautiful! We particularly loved the "reveal" photos...it was truly wonderful to see the joy and appreciation on everyone's faces! A special thanks to Spincaster for maintaining this site so that we could follow the progress of this project from afar. Thank you to everyone involved in providing this gift to Bob and Crystal for affirming that good things DO happen to good people! Uncle Howard and Auntie Stella
Uncle Howard and Auntie Stella
13.12.08
WOW! BRAVO! Wonderful photos! You guys ROCK! What a beautiful thing you have all done for such a special, wonderful family! XOXOXO!
Lauren
12.12.08
Congratulations to all those businesses and individuals who contributed in some way to this project. Your hearts must feel full to overflowing as a result of your generosity. This is surely a Christmas gift that will keep on giving for years to come. Well done!
Donna
12.12.08
This is the kind of thing we need to see smothering the newspapers and media! An act of kindness, something that will change the lives of many, for the better. If we could all learn a thing or two from this act of unselfish generosity, the world will be a better place. Positive things like this need to be seen more than the crimes and deaths, so people are not discouraged, and realize than the power of positive thinking will change the world....after all this all started with a positive thought, the thought to help, to do more.
Tera Cancino
16.09.08
I have had the honor of working with this amazing family and am so pleased to learn of this project. I can't think of a more deserving family! I love the team work within the community! Congratulations Crystal and Bob.
Denise
12.09.08
Thanks to Garry Jespersen, a well-traveled, local musician, Westside Alliance Church (2011 Daimler Drive, Westbank, BC) is hosting a GOSPEL MUSIC CONCERT on Sunday September 21 at 7pm with all proceeds to benefit Project Family Room. Thank you Garry and friends!
Paul & Verena & Greg
Click HERE for more info.Project Family Room Directors
10.09.08
Heart-warming...this truly is what makes the world go round.
Elizabeth S.
06.09.08
It's great to have this website to keep track of all the happenings to my family's home. Being across the country at the moment, I've had to miss a lot, but I'm smiling at the pictures and touched by the generosity of the community. Thank you!
Natasha (oldest daughter)
05.09.08
The demolition was awesome. It was fun to watch in person but the best is yet to come – the construction. Amazing how fast a building can be demolished but how long it takes to build one - just like a family.
Kevin
05.09.08
This truly is an incredible story on many different levels... On demolition day to see all those orange t-shirts you really get a sense of the scope of the project, the coordination required, and the commitment from our local construction community. This is not like the tv show which has an unlimited budget and huge corporate sponsorship... these are small companies with huge hearts making big sacrifices - way to go guys!
Dave & Stace
05.09.08
Wow, what a great project for such a worthy family, its great to see that so many contractors are so giving of both their time and funds for such a great cause.Congratulations to [the Project Family Room Directors] for having the courage, belief and determination to tackle such a big project.It was great to see so many at the demolition, you really have got so many people praying for you.As the great book says " all things are possible " Best regards.
M&N
04.09.08
Our family was so pleased to witness such a great act of charity, and in our own community. Thanks for spearheading this project. The Mandryk family have given of themselves so generously....it's wonderful to see them blessed in this way. WELL DESERVED!!! Kudos to all those who have contributed to this project in financial and practical ways.
Dwayne & Rochelle Schulz
04.09.08
Its so wonderful that something good can come out of this community, I was slowly starting to be disappointed with our society. Its nice to hear that good things can happen still!
Alicia
04.09.08
UPDATE: The family has moved into their temporary accommodations, thanks to the City of Kelowna which donated the use of a vacant house for Sept - Dec. Preparations for demolition are happening now, with “Demolition Day” ceremonies scheduled for September 3. Watch for coverage in our local media, including CHBC, The Daily Courier, The Capital News, and castanet.net. Thanks to everyone for all your enthusiasm and support so far!
Paul & Verena & Greg
Project Family Room Directors
27.08.08
Even way down here in Texas we are thinking of this wonderful family. We are so excited about this amazing project y'all have cooked up and couldn't think of a more deserving family. It makes my heart feel full just to think about all of the love and generosity that you are offering. A balm of humanity. Truly.
Dani S.
15.08.08
Wow...what an awesome idea and what a Blessing for that family...they asked for the minimum and received the maximum (isn't that how God works!!!!) I am so happy for them. :^) Perhaps this is the beginning of something good that will take off in Canada.
Aurora and Dave
09.08.08
God is so good!! We have been praying for the family for 2 years for an Extreme Make-over. Only God knew it would come from our own community. I am so proud to be a part of a community that gives to others in need. (The fire of 2003 was a true example of the heart of Kelowna and area.) And here we have another opportunity to show the character of our city. This family has such a big heart for others and it is such a privilege to give back to them. Anyone who has not had an opportunity to meet them yet, will love them when they do. I just want to encourage anyone reading this to please consider what they can do to help those in building this home for the family. There are many needs: materials to be purchased, trades volunteering their time, your time to help wherever needed, donations, etc. You will not be sorry that you did. You will be blessed beyond measure knowing that you were a part of enhancing a families life forever.
Thank you in advance to all those who have committed to this project. You are wonderful people!!!
Lorraine
08.08.08
Thanks Lorraine, for your comment! Since we launched Project Family Room last spring, we have heard from several friends of the family who, unbeknownst to us, were hoping and praying and trying to make something like this to happen. We're so glad we can be part of a very large circle of people that are working together to bless these very special parents and their children.
Paul & Verena & Greg
Project Family Room Directors
08.08.08
We were so excited to hear about PROJECT FAMILY ROOM and now demolition and construction begin next month. It will be exciting to track the progress here on the website. What a phenomenal venture!
Michelle
06.08.08
It is fantastic what all you folks are doing for such a deserving family!
Ruby Stotter
31.07.08
What a great project you people have undertaken. I love it that it's community based - the whole village is helping to raise this family!
Craig M.
27.07.08
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