I am a sucker for Before and After pictures. Even though I suspect that the “befores” are unnaturally and intentionally bad and the “afters” somewhat unrealistically good thanks to excellent lighting and flattering camera angles, there’s just something impressive about seeing a transformation. And America-at-large seems to share my interest, given the popularity of shows like Extreme Home Makeover and all the talk shows that purport to magically turn average, every day people (perhaps even below average) into supermodels.
Today, I’m pleased to showcase EECM’s very own Before and After transformation – our Bridge Housing apartments. Bridge is one of our transitional housing programs. It is a one-year residential program for men who are moving from our Emergency Shelter to independent living. The program is housed in an apartment building in East Liberty and can hold up to 12 guys at any given time. Thanks to a generous grant from the City of Pittsburgh, throughout the spring and summer we were able to do some major remodeling work, both outside and inside of the building.
First off: the porches. In the pictures below, before is above and after below (although hopefully that is glaringly apparent to everyone!). The old porches were in such poor condition after years of disuse that our residents were banned from using them. Now, they are a favorite hang-out spot and make for an excellent vantage point to do a little people-watching.
Today, I’m pleased to showcase EECM’s very own Before and After transformation – our Bridge Housing apartments. Bridge is one of our transitional housing programs. It is a one-year residential program for men who are moving from our Emergency Shelter to independent living. The program is housed in an apartment building in East Liberty and can hold up to 12 guys at any given time. Thanks to a generous grant from the City of Pittsburgh, throughout the spring and summer we were able to do some major remodeling work, both outside and inside of the building.
First off: the porches. In the pictures below, before is above and after below (although hopefully that is glaringly apparent to everyone!). The old porches were in such poor condition after years of disuse that our residents were banned from using them. Now, they are a favorite hang-out spot and make for an excellent vantage point to do a little people-watching.
We also made improvements to the apartments themselves. New carpeting and lighting brightened up the hallways and every room got a new coat of paint. The bathrooms got new cabinetry and light fixtures. The kitchens are perhaps the most impressive in their transformation as each got new cabinets and countertops in addition to fresh paint. They look great!
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