“Giving back is just a part of who we are. It's a part of our core values,” explains John Lewis, CEO of Lewis Builders describing a philanthropy build project he has set into motion for Joseph Escalante, a Salinas resident now confined to a power chair after a major accident over 15 years ago. Learn more about Joseph and the project in the video above.

“At Lewis Builders we have the unique ability that we have the intellectual expertise when it comes to accessibility, we have the architectural design elements and of course we have the building expertise to really change someone's life by changing their space,” says Lewis.

Knowledge of Joseph, his mother Sandy, and Joseph’s equipment needs, led the design team to look at their existing home and presented the idea to convert their attached garage into a fully accessible studio apartment.

After an extensive permitting process with the City of Salinas we are approved to begin work!

We are reaching out to our friends and families and including our vendors and trade partners to help get this done! Something as simple as pulling weeds or planting flowers or picking up a paintbrush. In these unprecedented times we are experiencing a boom in home construction and renovation. Contributing funds may be one of the most valuable ways to help as labor and material costs have risen significantly.

A very special thank you to the following Trade Partners who have already committed their support:

Goldstone Masonry - Accessible Entry Ramp

Division Painting - Painting

CRP Plastering - Drywall and Stucco

Slama Door - Doors

Dusk Industries - Electrical Labor & Material

Don Chapin - Driveway Apron Labor & Material

Old Town Carpet & Floors - Flooring material

List of needs:

Framing
Decking
Demolition
Plumbing labor & material
Foundation work
General labor

Want to help? Sign up at lewisbuilder.com/getinvolved