Construction of The Legacy House in Elsmere is done!  This new 4 bedroom single-family home was built in honor of all that HONK’s founder Fr. Jack Goeke has achieved, and all that HONK continues to achieve thanks to Father’s vision and leadership. 

HONK celebrated the completion of The Legacy House at a recent Open House Celebration.

Within a week of the Open House, a young family of five on our waiting list began their journey to homeownership by moving in.  Like most HONK families we serve, they are participating in our lease-to-own program of homeownership.  They’ll take on responsibility of maintaining the house while getting used to the monthly expenses before purchasing.  They’ll have the support of our staff and partners in getting financially prepared so they not only get the best loan terms, but enter homeownership with their eyes open.  

For those that were able to join us at the open house, you know how excited the family is!  Thank you for making this opportunity possible!! 

River City News coverage of our August 2019 Open House can be found here.  NKY Tribune coverage of the Open House can be found here.

Archival WKRC Local 12 coverage of our Groundbreaking Event in 2018 can be found here.  River City News archival coverage of our Groundbreaking Event can be found here. 

For WKRC Local 12 archival coverage of our 2018 Blitz Build Event held in partnership with The Building Industry Association of NKY click here. For WCPO Channel 9 coverage of this event click here. 

A  special thank you goes to The City of Elsmere, The Building Industry Association of NKY and our local contractors and suppliers that stepped up to the plate to support construction of The Legacy House.  HONK received generous donations, healthy discounts and/or other assistance from:

  • The City of Elsmere – property acquisition & demolition assistance
  • The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky – planning, coordination, volunteer recruitment, marketing, etc.
  • Jim Stegman/Stegman Construction – planning, coordination & carpentry labor
  • Doug DeLay/Alan Schmidt Construction – planning, coordination & carpentry labor
  • Hemsath Construction – carpentry labor
  • Grosser & Co. Remodeling – carpentry labor
  • Spille Builders & Developers – carpentry labor
  • King & Sons Construction – demo existing structure & foundation dig
  • Erpenbeck Engineers – stake house
  • David Rabe Contractors – footer & foundation
  • Ernst Concrete – concrete
  • Johnson Waterproofing – waterproof foundation
  • Tremco Barrier Solutions – weatherproof sheathing
  • MC Steel – rebar, beam, post & labor
  • Robertson Plumbing – basement ground work
  • Winnelson (Florence) – drain and vent piping
  • Deakins Construction – basement slab pour
  • Conley & Son Construction – concrete porch labor
  • Ideal Supply – concrete for sideways & driveway
  • Lehigh Cement Co. – cement
  • Star Building Materials – brick & mortar
  • General Shale Brick – brick
  • Nextview Construction – masonry labor
  • Randy’s Brick Cleaning & Restoration – masonry cleaning
  • Panel Barn Lumber – trusses at cost of lumber
  • MC D Crane & Concrete – crane for truss installation
  • Willoughby Supply – roof shingles
  • Total Home Care – shingle installation
  • Marsh Building Products – gutter w/ leaf protection, downspout, valley, aluminum wrap, soffit & shutters
  • Carter Lumber – building materials
  • Kelly Brothers – building materials
  • Mueller Roofing Distributors – building materials
  • Pilot Lumber – porch railings
  • Schutte Stairs – stairs
  • Pella Windows of Montgomery – windows & installation
  • AE Door – garage doors
  • The Door Co. – garage door openers
  • Liberty Window – doors
  • SECO Electric – electric labor
  • Richards Electric Supply Co. – wire & doorbell
  • The John A. Becker Co. – electrical components
  • FD Lawrence Electric – electrical components
  • A & S Electric Supply, Inc. – electrical components
  • Johnson Electric Supply Co. – electrical components
  • Wesco Distribution, Inc. – electrical components
  • Graybar Electric – electrical components
  • Wilder Winlectric Co. – electrical components
  • Got-to-Go Rentals – port-o-let during construction
  • Neiheisel Plumbing – sewer & abandonment
  • Helmer Plumbing – rough-in
  • ARC Electric Heating & Air – HVAC labor
  • Virginia Air – furnace & A/C compressor
  • Corken Steel – HVAC ducts
  • McQueen Drywall – drywall finishing
  • Continental Building Products – drywall & finishing compound
  • Ryan Jansen Insulation – insulation installation
  • Legacy Kitchens – cabinetry
  • Ohio Valley Solid Surface – countertop & lavatory sinks
  • Craftsmen By Design – cabinet installation
  • Earl Franks Sons & Daughters – carpet & installation, ceramic tile for bath floors, luxury vinyl tile
  • Florida Tile – ceramic tile for tub surrounds
  • Wiseway Supply Florence – lighting
  • Maile, Tekulve, Gray – doorknobs & faucets
  • Budget Blinds – blinds
  • Stegman Landscaping – landscaping labor

Blitz Build Volunteers (8/25/18 & 8/26/18):

  • Chris Hemsath, Hemsath Construction
  • Ian Weber, Hemsath Construction
  • Matthew Hobday, Hemsath Construction
  • Jim Stegman, Stegman Construction
  • Eric Smith, Stegman Construction
  • Doug & Jeanie DeLay, Alan Schmidt Construction
  • Marty Grosser, Grosser & Co. Remodeling
  • Doug Brownfield, Star Building Materials
  • Charley & Brandon Wayman, Building Industry Association of NKY
  • Brian Miller, Building Industry Association of NKY
  • Jessica Rose, Building Industry Association of NKY
  • Diana DeVore, Guardian Savings Bank
  • Ken Greis
  • Jamie Buten
  • Jerry Hoffman
  • Daryl Knauer
  • Jay Thamann
  • Derrick Theetge
  • Kathy Bell
  • Jim Broomall
  • Steve Lutkenhoff
  • Bob Lutkenhoff
  • Nick Lutkenhoff
  • Jeff Scott
  • Adam Keener
  • Kyndahl Lee, NKU
  • Naomi Hurdle, NKU
  • Sarah Zapf, NKU
  • Katelynn Edwards, NKU
  • D. Taspa, NKU
  • David Hastings

Blitz Build Food Support (8/25/18 & 8/26/18):

  • Charley & Brandon Wayman – Saturday breakfast
  • Elsmere Baptist Church – Saturday lunch & dinner!
  • Diana DeVore – Sunday breakfast
  • Donatos Pizza – Sunday lunch

Additional financial support has come from:

  • Dick Lambers Memorial
  • Citizens Federal Savings & Loan Association
  • Dan M. Manter Living Trust
  • Shawn Masters
  • Gloria DeWald
  • Mr. & Mrs. Ken Roenker
  • Glenn & Margaret Wagenlander
  • Mrs. Joanne Schuler
  • Steve & Marlene Lutkenhoff
  • David & Rachel Hastings
  • Daryl & Teresa Knauer
  • Mr. & Mrs. Donald Heeb
  • Tom & Nancy Goeke Charitable Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

BIA Finish Frenzy volunteers (5/18/19):

  • Doug DeLay, Alan Schmidt Construction
  • Jim Stegman, Stegman Construction
  • Marty Grosser, Grosser & Co. Remodeling
  • Tom Spille, Spille Builders & Developers
  • Doug Brownfield, Star Building Materials
  • Danny Delph, D&J Trucking & Landscaping
  • Ray Wesselman
  • Justin Jehn
  • Eric Covington
  • Jim Broomall
  • Steve Herndon
  • Steve Lutkenhoff
  • David Hastings

Thank you all for making The Legacy House possible!!