LOWVILLE â The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapterâs âRaise the Roofâ capital campaign received a big boost from the Cloudsplitter Foundation.
The Sacranac Lake-based foundationâs primary purpose is âto improve the environment, both physical and cultural, in the Adirondacks to make life easier, healthier, and more rewarding for the people who live there.â To that end, the foundation donated a $25,000 matching grant to the nonprofit, which is in need of a new roof for its Progress Industries Building, 7688 Forest Ave.
According to Chad Hartwig, The Arc executive director of business enterprises, the cost of the roof replacement project on the 15,000-square-feet building was estimated last year at $100,000 to include structural components in need of repair before the new roof can be installed. He said they will hire an engineering firm to determine the scope of work and put the project out to bid once the remaining $15,000 to $20,000 is raised. It is hoped the roof will be replaced before winter.