1 00:00:01,210 --> 00:00:03,127 (ethereal pop music) 2 00:00:03,254 --> 00:00:06,255 ♪ 3 00:00:06,424 --> 00:00:08,257 mike: We are the holmes family. 4 00:00:08,384 --> 00:00:10,217 We've been inspired by 5 00:00:10,386 --> 00:00:12,177 individuals from across the country 6 00:00:12,304 --> 00:00:16,056 who are making a difference in their communities. 7 00:00:16,183 --> 00:00:17,850 This place is broken. 8 00:00:17,935 --> 00:00:19,309 The world keeps telling these kids that they are not enough. 9 00:00:19,437 --> 00:00:22,187 Everything's at stake. 10 00:00:22,314 --> 00:00:24,231 So now, we're taking on 11 00:00:24,358 --> 00:00:25,733 our most important renovation projects yet... 12 00:00:25,860 --> 00:00:29,403 All: Surprise! (screaming) 13 00:00:29,488 --> 00:00:32,489 to transform their rundown and worn-out spaces... 14 00:00:32,616 --> 00:00:34,158 Oh my god! 15 00:00:34,285 --> 00:00:36,243 The only way we know how. 16 00:00:36,370 --> 00:00:37,661 Oh my god! Wow! 17 00:00:37,747 --> 00:00:41,540 (cheering) fantastic. 18 00:00:41,625 --> 00:00:43,917 It is going to change lives forever. 19 00:00:44,045 --> 00:00:48,505 This is holmes family effect. 20 00:00:48,632 --> 00:00:57,806 ♪ 21 00:00:57,892 --> 00:01:01,185 oh my god, look at that. Niagara is so beautiful. 22 00:01:01,312 --> 00:01:04,229 You know, I have done a lot of work 23 00:01:04,356 --> 00:01:06,398 down here over the years, but never in smithville. 24 00:01:06,484 --> 00:01:09,318 Here's your chance, because our nominator is from smithville. 25 00:01:09,487 --> 00:01:11,487 His name is aaron butenworth, 26 00:01:11,655 --> 00:01:12,946 and he's an 18-year-old university student. 27 00:01:13,074 --> 00:01:14,823 And he nominated 28 00:01:14,950 --> 00:01:16,742 the organization called the fort. 29 00:01:16,827 --> 00:01:17,868 The fort is part after-school program 30 00:01:17,995 --> 00:01:19,578 and part youth resource centre. 31 00:01:19,705 --> 00:01:22,790 It gets almost 5,000 visits per year 32 00:01:22,875 --> 00:01:24,458 and there's nothing else like it in smithville. 33 00:01:24,543 --> 00:01:25,918 From what we're hearing from aaron, 34 00:01:26,045 --> 00:01:27,920 the fort is in desperate need of a rescue. 35 00:01:28,047 --> 00:01:33,675 ♪ 36 00:01:33,803 --> 00:01:36,095 I am aaron butenworth, I am 18, 37 00:01:36,222 --> 00:01:37,221 and I am nominating the fort. 38 00:01:37,306 --> 00:01:38,722 Before going to the fort, 39 00:01:38,808 --> 00:01:40,808 I was lonely, I was bullied a lot at school. 40 00:01:40,935 --> 00:01:43,519 I was isolated, I was singled out. 41 00:01:43,604 --> 00:01:44,978 Everyone just stayed away from me. 42 00:01:45,064 --> 00:01:46,438 You can't do anything about it 43 00:01:46,565 --> 00:01:48,190 and you're kind of isolated all the time, 44 00:01:48,275 --> 00:01:49,608 because if the cool kids think it's cool 45 00:01:49,735 --> 00:01:51,485 then everyone else tries to think that way, 46 00:01:51,570 --> 00:01:52,986 and then staying away from aaron becomes cool. 47 00:01:53,155 --> 00:01:54,988 You know? It's... 48 00:01:55,074 --> 00:01:57,616 It made me feel like I was fighting the battle by myself. 49 00:01:57,743 --> 00:02:01,870 It made me feel like I wasn't good enough, 50 00:02:01,956 --> 00:02:03,497 I wasn't the right person, 51 00:02:03,582 --> 00:02:05,582 I wasn't the right shape, I wasn't the right size. 52 00:02:05,709 --> 00:02:09,419 I felt like I didn't belong into the community at all. 53 00:02:09,547 --> 00:02:11,463 And the moment I went into the fort, 54 00:02:11,549 --> 00:02:13,257 I felt like something had changed my life. 55 00:02:13,384 --> 00:02:15,175 Life today is great. 56 00:02:15,302 --> 00:02:18,053 I wouldn't be here where I am today without the fort. 57 00:02:18,222 --> 00:02:20,556 We're gonna take a big selfie, come on over. 58 00:02:20,641 --> 00:02:24,393 Aaron is one of my most favourite success stories. 59 00:02:24,520 --> 00:02:26,228 All: The fort! 60 00:02:26,313 --> 00:02:27,604 He struggled with making friends. 61 00:02:27,690 --> 00:02:29,565 So when he started coming to the fort, 62 00:02:29,692 --> 00:02:31,441 he realized he instantly had a family. 63 00:02:31,569 --> 00:02:33,193 I volunteer at the fort three or four days a week. 64 00:02:33,279 --> 00:02:36,363 I still go there because of the friendships I've made there. 65 00:02:36,448 --> 00:02:38,490 Giving back allows me to show that I still really do care 66 00:02:38,617 --> 00:02:40,742 about the stuff they've done for me, 67 00:02:40,870 --> 00:02:42,494 and without beth at the fort, 68 00:02:42,580 --> 00:02:44,246 I don't think the fort would exist. 69 00:02:44,331 --> 00:02:47,082 It's beth shaw from the fort calling, how are you today? 70 00:02:47,209 --> 00:02:49,168 Beth is the heart and soul of the fort. 71 00:02:49,295 --> 00:02:51,253 She is there every day making sure 72 00:02:51,380 --> 00:02:53,172 that all those kids have a place to be. 73 00:02:53,299 --> 00:02:54,590 Smithville is an amazing town, 74 00:02:54,717 --> 00:02:56,758 but there's not a lot of resources, 75 00:02:56,844 --> 00:02:58,010 there's not a lot to do. 76 00:02:58,137 --> 00:02:59,136 That's where we come in. 77 00:02:59,263 --> 00:03:01,096 We are the only resource centre 78 00:03:01,223 --> 00:03:02,806 available for these kids. 79 00:03:02,892 --> 00:03:04,266 The fort is a non-profit charity. 80 00:03:04,393 --> 00:03:06,852 Everything we do here, we provide for free, 81 00:03:06,937 --> 00:03:08,270 so all youth can benefit 82 00:03:08,439 --> 00:03:09,771 regardless of your financial background. 83 00:03:09,857 --> 00:03:12,274 The fort provides everything youth-related, 84 00:03:12,401 --> 00:03:14,318 from the fun stuff like arts and crafts, 85 00:03:14,486 --> 00:03:16,069 getting help with your homework, 86 00:03:16,197 --> 00:03:17,779 learning life skills such as cooking club. 87 00:03:17,865 --> 00:03:21,658 But then we also deal with the more serious aspect, 88 00:03:21,744 --> 00:03:24,203 which are kids who find themselves in crisis, 89 00:03:24,288 --> 00:03:25,954 mental health crisis or homelessness. 90 00:03:26,040 --> 00:03:28,498 All those things are what we deal with here at the fort. 91 00:03:28,626 --> 00:03:30,167 ♪ 92 00:03:30,252 --> 00:03:31,418 our funding has been cut in half. 93 00:03:31,545 --> 00:03:34,254 Donations, people are struggling. 94 00:03:34,381 --> 00:03:36,423 So money to keep these doors open 95 00:03:36,550 --> 00:03:40,052 is what I struggle with every single night I go to bed. 96 00:03:40,221 --> 00:03:41,678 The fort is so important for this community 97 00:03:41,764 --> 00:03:44,389 because we're the only resource here for them. 98 00:03:44,558 --> 00:03:46,600 If we had to close our doors, 99 00:03:46,685 --> 00:03:49,519 a lot of these kids would fall through the cracks. 100 00:03:49,647 --> 00:03:52,898 They wouldn't get the help that they need. 101 00:03:53,025 --> 00:03:56,944 ♪ 102 00:03:57,071 --> 00:04:00,322 mike: It's time to surprise aaron with some exciting news. 103 00:04:00,449 --> 00:04:03,325 ♪ 104 00:04:03,452 --> 00:04:05,160 I certainly hope that the holmes family will come in 105 00:04:05,287 --> 00:04:07,120 and select the fort for this life-changing transformation. 106 00:04:07,206 --> 00:04:08,121 It would change everything with the community. 107 00:04:08,207 --> 00:04:09,414 More kids would come in. 108 00:04:09,500 --> 00:04:12,459 It would be an awesome experience. 109 00:04:12,586 --> 00:04:17,339 ♪ 110 00:04:17,466 --> 00:04:19,549 do you want these bagged up as well? 111 00:04:19,635 --> 00:04:22,594 Hope you have a lovely day, and hope to see you again. 112 00:04:22,680 --> 00:04:24,805 Thanks very much. You're welcome, have a great day. 113 00:04:24,932 --> 00:04:27,182 Aaron, surprise! Oh! 114 00:04:27,309 --> 00:04:28,934 How are you doing? 115 00:04:29,019 --> 00:04:30,018 Because of your nomination, 116 00:04:30,187 --> 00:04:31,395 the fort is going to get 117 00:04:31,480 --> 00:04:34,189 a life-changing transformation. 118 00:04:34,275 --> 00:04:35,482 That's awesome. Oh my goodness. 119 00:04:35,567 --> 00:04:37,317 Thank you so much! My pleasure, buddy. 120 00:04:37,444 --> 00:04:39,820 We still have one more thing to do today. 121 00:04:39,989 --> 00:04:41,989 We're gonna go surprise beth. 122 00:04:42,157 --> 00:04:43,615 And you are coming I like that idea. 123 00:04:43,701 --> 00:04:45,450 For me, being the cause of the fort 124 00:04:45,577 --> 00:04:47,911 getting the transformation is a awesome honour. 125 00:04:48,038 --> 00:04:50,580 ♪ 126 00:04:50,708 --> 00:04:53,583 this is amazing! Aaron is absolutely thrilled. 127 00:04:53,752 --> 00:04:56,920 And I think beth is going to lose it when we surprise her. 128 00:04:57,047 --> 00:04:58,422 ♪ 129 00:04:58,590 --> 00:05:00,090 Thursday, we've got cooking club, 130 00:05:00,175 --> 00:05:01,800 and Friday, we've got movie night. 131 00:05:01,885 --> 00:05:04,094 It's gonna be a fun week, guys, looking forward to it. 132 00:05:04,179 --> 00:05:08,724 Mike jr: Beth and the fort kids have no idea we're coming. 133 00:05:08,809 --> 00:05:10,392 We struggling a little bit with the math today, honey? 134 00:05:10,519 --> 00:05:13,270 Mike jr: We're gonna make a real difference 135 00:05:13,397 --> 00:05:15,230 to this organization and this community. 136 00:05:15,399 --> 00:05:17,274 So today's your lucky day. 137 00:05:17,401 --> 00:05:18,900 We're going to learn how to make fajitas. 138 00:05:19,028 --> 00:05:20,193 ♪ 139 00:05:20,279 --> 00:05:22,738 I like lots of cheese. 140 00:05:22,865 --> 00:05:25,073 ♪ 141 00:05:25,159 --> 00:05:26,241 look who I found. 142 00:05:26,368 --> 00:05:30,120 Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god! 143 00:05:30,247 --> 00:05:33,957 Surprise! Oh my god, oh my god! 144 00:05:34,084 --> 00:05:36,084 Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god. 145 00:05:36,211 --> 00:05:39,087 Oh my god, oh my god! 146 00:05:39,256 --> 00:05:41,423 I'm talking with mike holmes! 147 00:05:41,550 --> 00:05:43,342 I'm talking with his daughter sherry! 148 00:05:43,469 --> 00:05:45,093 I'm talking with his handsome son michael! 149 00:05:45,220 --> 00:05:46,386 We kind of surprised aaron 150 00:05:46,555 --> 00:05:48,055 this morning at the grocery store. 151 00:05:48,182 --> 00:05:49,639 And we did tell aaron, 152 00:05:49,725 --> 00:05:53,977 because of his inspiring nomination to help the fort, 153 00:05:54,104 --> 00:05:56,063 we're going to help you. 154 00:05:56,190 --> 00:05:59,983 Oh my god, oh my god! 155 00:06:00,110 --> 00:06:02,110 Oh my god oh my god-- (babbling) 156 00:06:02,237 --> 00:06:05,197 this is truly something that is beyond my imagination. 157 00:06:05,282 --> 00:06:07,741 I've never had something like this happen for us. 158 00:06:07,868 --> 00:06:11,036 This is something we clearly desperately need here. 159 00:06:11,121 --> 00:06:12,329 We've managed to make a family in this rumpus room, 160 00:06:12,456 --> 00:06:14,664 but these kids really truly deserve 161 00:06:14,792 --> 00:06:18,293 so much more than we've been able to provide for them so far, 162 00:06:18,420 --> 00:06:20,837 and this will be a gift that will keep on giving 163 00:06:20,964 --> 00:06:22,339 for years to come, so thank you. 164 00:06:22,424 --> 00:06:24,299 So what do you say, guys, we turn this place 165 00:06:24,426 --> 00:06:26,009 into one wild new fort? 166 00:06:26,136 --> 00:06:28,804 (cheers and applause) 167 00:06:28,931 --> 00:06:31,306 this is going to be the most amazing gift for this town, 168 00:06:31,433 --> 00:06:34,518 for these kids, for my staff, for the fort in general, 169 00:06:34,645 --> 00:06:36,061 for the community! 170 00:06:36,188 --> 00:06:37,312 Everybody is going to lose their minds. 171 00:06:37,439 --> 00:06:38,980 This is gonna be such a gift. 172 00:06:39,108 --> 00:06:41,441 So tell me, what does the fort mean to you? 173 00:06:41,527 --> 00:06:42,984 I love this place so much 174 00:06:43,070 --> 00:06:44,403 that I, like, come back for more. 175 00:06:44,530 --> 00:06:46,738 I'm not even a kid here anymore. I volunteer. 176 00:06:46,824 --> 00:06:47,864 The fort has done a lot for you. 177 00:06:47,950 --> 00:06:49,241 Yeah, it's helped me a lot. 178 00:06:49,326 --> 00:06:50,534 As someone who grew up in foster care, 179 00:06:50,619 --> 00:06:52,661 the fort has helped me look past that. 180 00:06:52,788 --> 00:06:56,957 The fort has given me a place I can call a second home. 181 00:06:57,084 --> 00:06:58,208 That's amazing. It just gave me 182 00:06:58,293 --> 00:06:59,709 an opportunity to be the real me 183 00:06:59,795 --> 00:07:01,461 without any judgement. 184 00:07:01,588 --> 00:07:03,088 Right, so who wants to give this fort a transformation? 185 00:07:03,215 --> 00:07:06,299 (cheers and applause) 186 00:07:06,385 --> 00:07:08,051 it feels like I'm dreaming. Someone pinch me. 187 00:07:08,220 --> 00:07:10,887 I don't know, this is just something 188 00:07:10,973 --> 00:07:12,347 that I can't even wrap my head around. 189 00:07:12,433 --> 00:07:13,932 Mike jr: Meeting all of these amazing kids 190 00:07:14,017 --> 00:07:16,810 makes this transformation even more meaningful. 191 00:07:16,937 --> 00:07:18,061 We'll do a holmes sandwich. 192 00:07:18,188 --> 00:07:19,229 Alright, big smiles. 193 00:07:19,356 --> 00:07:20,939 ♪ 194 00:07:21,066 --> 00:07:22,065 you guys are my idol. 195 00:07:22,192 --> 00:07:23,150 Yeah? Yeah. 196 00:07:23,318 --> 00:07:24,818 Yeah? You okay? 197 00:07:24,987 --> 00:07:26,945 It's okay, buddy. Hey, it's all right. 198 00:07:27,030 --> 00:07:28,530 You just happy that we're here to help? 199 00:07:28,615 --> 00:07:30,073 Yeah? 200 00:07:30,159 --> 00:07:31,491 This is amazing. This is gonna be a great gift, 201 00:07:31,577 --> 00:07:34,077 and this is gonna be an awesome opportunity. 202 00:07:34,204 --> 00:07:35,495 We're gonna have a lot of fun. 203 00:07:35,581 --> 00:07:37,289 Give me a hug. This is gonna be awesome. 204 00:07:37,416 --> 00:07:39,833 I'm so happy we're here, because the fort needs some love. 205 00:07:39,918 --> 00:07:41,117 Beth has done everything she can, 206 00:07:41,170 --> 00:07:42,752 but there are problems everywhere. 207 00:07:42,880 --> 00:07:46,339 Beth: This building used to be the old lawn bowling, 208 00:07:46,467 --> 00:07:49,050 so this was a temporary space for them 209 00:07:49,219 --> 00:07:52,095 to meet and change their shoes and their boots. 210 00:07:52,181 --> 00:07:53,513 Looking at this fort, I can see 211 00:07:53,599 --> 00:07:56,433 that it's long overdue for a big change. 212 00:07:56,518 --> 00:07:59,019 Beth: The fridge sounds like it's gonna explode, 213 00:07:59,146 --> 00:08:00,312 the oven only has two elements that work, 214 00:08:00,397 --> 00:08:03,106 the floors are ripped and dirty. 215 00:08:03,233 --> 00:08:04,608 Our budget does not allow for major renovations 216 00:08:04,693 --> 00:08:06,610 as fixing the foundation or fixing the windows, 217 00:08:06,737 --> 00:08:09,821 or putting air conditioning in or putting heating in, 218 00:08:09,948 --> 00:08:13,074 and these are all the things that we struggle with every day. 219 00:08:13,202 --> 00:08:14,951 The two bathrooms here, 220 00:08:15,078 --> 00:08:17,746 one you've turned into a hand-washing station, 221 00:08:17,873 --> 00:08:19,080 the other one is useable. Yes. 222 00:08:19,208 --> 00:08:20,707 What about wheelchair access? 223 00:08:20,792 --> 00:08:22,250 We would love to have that. 224 00:08:22,377 --> 00:08:24,336 That way, we can truly say we're all-inclusive. 225 00:08:24,421 --> 00:08:26,046 Right now, there's some difficulty 226 00:08:26,131 --> 00:08:27,672 getting handicapped individuals in here through the door. 227 00:08:27,799 --> 00:08:29,090 Sherry: How's the temperature in here in the winter? 228 00:08:29,218 --> 00:08:32,010 So, it's freezing in the winter, 229 00:08:32,095 --> 00:08:34,304 it's hot in the summer. 230 00:08:34,431 --> 00:08:36,806 It's only really nice for, like, two weeks of the year. 231 00:08:36,892 --> 00:08:38,225 Other than that, it's unbearable. 232 00:08:38,310 --> 00:08:40,602 Sherry: Sounds like an insulation problem to me. 233 00:08:40,687 --> 00:08:42,562 Mike: Everything is crammed together. 234 00:08:42,689 --> 00:08:44,981 The desk, the homework area, the tv area. 235 00:08:45,067 --> 00:08:48,151 There's no space for these kids. 236 00:08:48,278 --> 00:08:50,237 I would like to see a more open and appealing area 237 00:08:50,364 --> 00:08:51,988 where kids can go and be like, 238 00:08:52,115 --> 00:08:53,698 "oh, wait, this is kinda cool, what's this?" 239 00:08:53,784 --> 00:08:55,617 if the place was appealing, it was cool, 240 00:08:55,786 --> 00:08:58,453 everyone's gonna want to be here. Yeah. 241 00:08:58,539 --> 00:09:02,207 Really think we should go check the basement out. You ready for that? 242 00:09:04,253 --> 00:09:08,421 Okay, it definitely smells very musty down here, 243 00:09:08,590 --> 00:09:09,923 which would indicate an awful lot of rainwater 244 00:09:10,050 --> 00:09:12,551 coming in when it rains. -Yes. 245 00:09:12,719 --> 00:09:14,386 Yeah, we can see where all the water's come in. 246 00:09:14,471 --> 00:09:16,012 Definitely a spot right there that runs-- 247 00:09:16,139 --> 00:09:18,306 there's the puddle right here. It's still wet. 248 00:09:18,392 --> 00:09:21,059 This rot is extensive. Good thing we showed up. 249 00:09:21,186 --> 00:09:23,770 Let's take a look at the foundation. 250 00:09:23,897 --> 00:09:25,146 Love the back. I know. 251 00:09:25,274 --> 00:09:26,773 It's a perfect space. 252 00:09:26,900 --> 00:09:28,483 To me, what makes the fort. 253 00:09:28,652 --> 00:09:30,819 Now, over here we have the big water issue, I think. 254 00:09:30,904 --> 00:09:33,238 It's a shame, really, because what they tried to do 255 00:09:33,323 --> 00:09:34,614 was control the run of water, 256 00:09:34,700 --> 00:09:36,157 and it should have come straight down. 257 00:09:36,285 --> 00:09:39,119 That's a crapload of water to move that much earth. 258 00:09:39,246 --> 00:09:41,830 So that is just hammering moisture against the foundation. 259 00:09:41,915 --> 00:09:43,123 It's never not leaked. 260 00:09:43,208 --> 00:09:46,209 In our world, everything can be fixed. 261 00:09:46,295 --> 00:09:48,128 It's just, what do we have to do to do it? 262 00:09:48,255 --> 00:09:51,089 But before I leave, I just want to see the front. 263 00:09:51,216 --> 00:09:52,799 So let's go take a look at it, okay? 264 00:09:52,884 --> 00:09:54,259 Thank you.. 265 00:09:54,344 --> 00:09:56,136 We'll probably have to do a retaining wall, 266 00:09:56,263 --> 00:09:58,054 change a few things in the front. 267 00:09:58,140 --> 00:10:00,098 A lot of work that we have to do. 268 00:10:00,225 --> 00:10:02,058 This is stuff that we never even thought 269 00:10:02,185 --> 00:10:03,852 this was possible for this place. 270 00:10:03,937 --> 00:10:05,061 Like, we fix it, we've ended it, 271 00:10:05,147 --> 00:10:06,438 but it's never done right or with 272 00:10:06,565 --> 00:10:09,149 the right tools or with the right expertise. 273 00:10:09,318 --> 00:10:11,776 Beth, we need you to leave so we can get to work. 274 00:10:11,903 --> 00:10:13,987 We'll take care of the fort while you're gone, okay? 275 00:10:14,114 --> 00:10:15,488 No peeking, no peeking. 276 00:10:15,574 --> 00:10:17,741 Okay, I promise. I promise I won't. 277 00:10:17,868 --> 00:10:19,909 The three of us are going back to headquarters, 278 00:10:20,037 --> 00:10:21,620 and we are going to go over this, 279 00:10:21,705 --> 00:10:22,654 come up with a great plan, 280 00:10:22,789 --> 00:10:24,789 come back and execute it, 281 00:10:24,958 --> 00:10:25,915 and we'll make this right. 282 00:10:26,084 --> 00:10:27,626 Thank you. 283 00:10:27,753 --> 00:10:37,594 ♪ 284 00:10:37,721 --> 00:10:39,929 back at hq, we're coming up with a plan 285 00:10:40,015 --> 00:10:42,641 to update the fort and add more space inside and out. 286 00:10:42,768 --> 00:10:45,518 ♪ 287 00:10:45,646 --> 00:10:47,062 this building is going to be an awful lot of work, 288 00:10:47,189 --> 00:10:49,856 especially on the outside. 289 00:10:49,983 --> 00:10:51,524 We're going to have to dig 290 00:10:51,610 --> 00:10:53,234 the entire perimeter of the foundation, 291 00:10:53,362 --> 00:10:54,694 get it all waterproofed. 292 00:10:54,780 --> 00:10:55,862 Once we've finished the outside, 293 00:10:55,989 --> 00:10:58,114 then we'll move to the inside. 294 00:10:58,241 --> 00:11:00,450 We know everyone is freezing in the winter 295 00:11:00,535 --> 00:11:01,451 and hot in the summer. 296 00:11:01,578 --> 00:11:03,119 There's virtually no insulation. 297 00:11:03,288 --> 00:11:07,082 We're going to have to gut the entire inside, 298 00:11:07,209 --> 00:11:09,751 then add new insulation, new plumbing and electrical. 299 00:11:09,878 --> 00:11:13,672 And add a new heat system that has an air conditioning with it. 300 00:11:13,799 --> 00:11:16,508 I think we need to widen the front door of the fort 301 00:11:16,593 --> 00:11:18,093 and then also take the two bathrooms 302 00:11:18,220 --> 00:11:19,803 and turn them into one big bathroom 303 00:11:19,971 --> 00:11:21,221 and then with a nice big doorway 304 00:11:21,390 --> 00:11:22,889 we can have it accessible for wheelchairs. 305 00:11:23,016 --> 00:11:23,932 Great idea. 306 00:11:24,059 --> 00:11:25,350 That kitchen is a disaster. 307 00:11:25,435 --> 00:11:26,810 I want to gut it, 308 00:11:26,895 --> 00:11:28,228 I want new cabinetry, I want a new big island 309 00:11:28,355 --> 00:11:30,563 that beth can teach kitchen life skills 310 00:11:30,691 --> 00:11:32,107 to all the students so they can sit around 311 00:11:32,234 --> 00:11:33,733 and really absorb everything she's saying. 312 00:11:33,819 --> 00:11:35,735 That will create a lot more usable area in there. 313 00:11:35,862 --> 00:11:37,737 That means getting rid of those ugly old couches 314 00:11:37,823 --> 00:11:40,156 and then opening it up for an area for beth to work 315 00:11:40,283 --> 00:11:42,742 and also a computer area for the students. 316 00:11:42,828 --> 00:11:44,160 Mike: I've got an idea. 317 00:11:44,287 --> 00:11:45,495 Let's pull out the window on the right, 318 00:11:45,580 --> 00:11:47,038 put in a big sliding door 319 00:11:47,249 --> 00:11:49,958 and add a huge deck from the outside of the place. 320 00:11:50,043 --> 00:11:51,584 And I want to turn the basement 321 00:11:51,753 --> 00:11:54,129 into an entertainment/media/ gaming/social centre. 322 00:11:54,256 --> 00:11:56,840 We can turn one of the unused storage areas 323 00:11:56,883 --> 00:11:58,049 into a private office for beth 324 00:11:58,176 --> 00:11:59,509 where she can counsel the teenagers 325 00:11:59,594 --> 00:12:01,344 if they kind of want to talk to her quietly. 326 00:12:01,430 --> 00:12:05,047 And then outside, it's such an under-utilized space. 327 00:12:05,142 --> 00:12:06,558 Mike jr: Why don't we pour a big concrete pad 328 00:12:06,685 --> 00:12:08,852 and then we can use that for all types of sports. 329 00:12:08,979 --> 00:12:11,563 Play basketball, volleyball, hockey, whatever sport you want. 330 00:12:11,690 --> 00:12:14,941 This is a really big job and we need to get beth and the kids 331 00:12:15,068 --> 00:12:16,735 back in there as soon as possible. 332 00:12:16,862 --> 00:12:18,737 The fort is the only space like this in the area. 333 00:12:18,864 --> 00:12:20,822 The kids really need this. 334 00:12:20,991 --> 00:12:22,490 They do, so let's get to work. 335 00:12:22,617 --> 00:12:24,409 Let's do it. 336 00:12:24,536 --> 00:12:29,622 ♪ 337 00:12:29,750 --> 00:12:34,794 ♪ 338 00:12:34,921 --> 00:12:35,920 let's welcome aaron to the team. 339 00:12:36,047 --> 00:12:38,631 I notice you have new boots. 340 00:12:38,759 --> 00:12:39,424 I do. 341 00:12:39,509 --> 00:12:41,009 Oh, thank you. 342 00:12:41,136 --> 00:12:43,887 We will be doing a controlled demolition today, 343 00:12:44,055 --> 00:12:45,388 not taking the place down, 344 00:12:45,557 --> 00:12:47,557 but ripping it apart, that's for sure. 345 00:12:47,642 --> 00:12:48,433 I can't wait to see it. 346 00:12:48,560 --> 00:12:49,434 Well, let's get going. 347 00:12:49,561 --> 00:12:58,568 ♪ 348 00:12:58,653 --> 00:13:05,909 ♪ 349 00:13:06,036 --> 00:13:08,411 okay, we've turned the heat off. 350 00:13:08,538 --> 00:13:11,956 Let's get someone pulling the heaters off the wall. 351 00:13:12,042 --> 00:13:14,417 Mike: Mike, why don't you take aaron into the kitchen. 352 00:13:14,503 --> 00:13:17,253 You're gonna take it apart, show him what to do. 353 00:13:17,422 --> 00:13:20,256 Let's get somebody on the fridge and stove. 354 00:13:20,425 --> 00:13:24,427 Blinds, everything, start to take this place apart. 355 00:13:24,554 --> 00:13:26,554 Let's do it quickly and put it into the bin. 356 00:13:28,225 --> 00:13:30,308 When we're completely done, 357 00:13:30,435 --> 00:13:33,603 we'll be pulling the ceiling and the lights. 358 00:13:33,730 --> 00:13:34,729 I'm so excited for this job. 359 00:13:34,856 --> 00:13:36,898 These kids really deserve it 360 00:13:37,025 --> 00:13:40,276 and we are going to give them back the fort of their dreams. 361 00:13:40,362 --> 00:13:41,611 I feel awesome. 362 00:13:41,780 --> 00:13:42,987 I'm contributing, I'm helping out people. 363 00:13:43,156 --> 00:13:44,614 I'm working one-on-one with the holmes. 364 00:13:44,699 --> 00:13:45,907 I'm so excited. 365 00:13:46,034 --> 00:13:48,618 It's gonna be great for the fort. 366 00:13:48,745 --> 00:13:50,328 Yeah! 367 00:13:50,455 --> 00:13:53,456 The intensity in the snowfall is going to pick up 368 00:13:53,625 --> 00:13:55,083 as we get into the afternoon hours. 369 00:13:55,210 --> 00:13:57,836 If it gets as bad as they say it's going to, 370 00:13:57,963 --> 00:13:59,254 that's going to kill us. 371 00:14:03,969 --> 00:14:06,386 (mid-tempo instrumental music) 372 00:14:06,471 --> 00:14:11,099 ♪ 373 00:14:11,184 --> 00:14:13,643 we are under widespread warnings. 374 00:14:13,770 --> 00:14:16,229 This storm and this system that we're seeing 375 00:14:16,356 --> 00:14:18,431 is looking like it's going to be 376 00:14:18,525 --> 00:14:20,483 the largest on record for this time of year. 377 00:14:20,652 --> 00:14:21,568 Good morning, guys. 378 00:14:21,695 --> 00:14:23,570 Come on in here. 379 00:14:23,697 --> 00:14:24,571 Good morning. 380 00:14:24,698 --> 00:14:26,447 Good morning. 381 00:14:26,616 --> 00:14:28,408 Mother nature has thrown a little bit of a loop to us today 382 00:14:28,535 --> 00:14:32,453 and this is just the beginning of what is supposed to be 383 00:14:32,539 --> 00:14:33,288 a horrible day. 384 00:14:33,456 --> 00:14:34,914 We're not made of sugar. 385 00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:36,374 We can do this. 386 00:14:36,459 --> 00:14:38,751 The harder we work, the more we stay warm. 387 00:14:38,879 --> 00:14:40,545 Let's get some work done. 388 00:14:40,630 --> 00:14:45,174 I'm calling in everyone I know because we only have 20 days 389 00:14:45,302 --> 00:14:47,427 to transform this fort. 390 00:14:47,512 --> 00:14:50,221 This means that while we're working the kids don't have 391 00:14:50,390 --> 00:14:52,307 a place to go after school. 392 00:14:52,392 --> 00:14:53,766 So, we've got to work hard and fast 393 00:14:53,852 --> 00:14:55,894 to get beth and the kids back in the fort. 394 00:14:55,979 --> 00:14:56,728 Good morning, anthony. 395 00:14:56,813 --> 00:14:58,313 Good morning, mike. 396 00:14:58,398 --> 00:15:00,398 Right now we are just doing the excavation here. 397 00:15:00,525 --> 00:15:02,650 Mike: And it looks like we've got holes 398 00:15:02,819 --> 00:15:04,819 and that's another reason why water's coming in. 399 00:15:04,905 --> 00:15:07,405 Yeah, so we're going to expose all the cavities in 400 00:15:07,574 --> 00:15:08,990 the foundation along with any structural cracks 401 00:15:09,159 --> 00:15:11,576 and do the necessary repairs to make it watertight. 402 00:15:11,745 --> 00:15:13,369 If you need me, let me know. 403 00:15:13,455 --> 00:15:13,995 Great. Appreciate it. 404 00:15:14,080 --> 00:15:14,621 Thank you. 405 00:15:14,748 --> 00:15:16,497 Take care. 406 00:15:16,583 --> 00:15:17,916 This job is on a schedule 407 00:15:18,043 --> 00:15:19,834 and they're talking a lot of snow today. 408 00:15:19,920 --> 00:15:21,502 That's going to jeopardize the time 409 00:15:21,630 --> 00:15:23,671 of this job no matter how we look at it. 410 00:15:23,798 --> 00:15:25,590 Mike jr: There's no time to waste. 411 00:15:25,675 --> 00:15:27,550 So while the crew waterproofs the basement from the outside, 412 00:15:27,719 --> 00:15:30,470 aaron and I are starting on the inside on a special project. 413 00:15:30,597 --> 00:15:34,390 You and I, we partner up, we tackle this entire basement. 414 00:15:34,517 --> 00:15:37,477 We make this whole thing a hang out zone. 415 00:15:37,562 --> 00:15:39,687 For future kids, when they come in here: We did this. 416 00:15:42,484 --> 00:15:45,360 In grade five and six, I didn't have a lot of friends myself. 417 00:15:45,445 --> 00:15:46,903 I was lonely, I was bullied a lot. 418 00:15:47,030 --> 00:15:50,281 How I got over it was trying to find people 419 00:15:50,408 --> 00:15:52,283 that also were kind of left out. 420 00:15:52,410 --> 00:15:54,619 In grade six, I met spencer. 421 00:15:54,788 --> 00:15:56,287 Spenser brought me to the fort 422 00:15:56,414 --> 00:15:58,790 and that's why I started getting into those programs. 423 00:15:58,959 --> 00:16:00,917 Aaron is just a really positive person. 424 00:16:01,044 --> 00:16:03,419 If I'm struggling with something back at home, 425 00:16:03,546 --> 00:16:05,755 he always makes sure that I'm doing okay. 426 00:16:05,840 --> 00:16:07,382 To have friends that really like me for me 427 00:16:07,467 --> 00:16:08,800 is a life-changing thing. 428 00:16:09,010 --> 00:16:10,802 I feel like I need to give back to the fort. 429 00:16:10,929 --> 00:16:13,096 I just can't wait to get my hands dirty 430 00:16:13,139 --> 00:16:14,347 and see what happens. 431 00:16:14,432 --> 00:16:16,140 Now how we're going to start this 432 00:16:16,226 --> 00:16:17,725 is we have to frame the outside walls 433 00:16:17,811 --> 00:16:19,018 and what we're gonna do is we're gonna use a chalk line 434 00:16:19,104 --> 00:16:22,480 and we're gonna create a straight line. 435 00:16:22,565 --> 00:16:23,856 That's where our bottom plate's going to go. 436 00:16:23,942 --> 00:16:25,858 Our walls are gonna go up from there. 437 00:16:25,944 --> 00:16:27,068 I'll pull it up, snap it. 438 00:16:27,195 --> 00:16:28,611 Okay, let's grab some lumber. 439 00:16:28,738 --> 00:16:31,572 (banging) 440 00:16:31,700 --> 00:16:33,700 aaron's doing a great job. 441 00:16:33,785 --> 00:16:35,284 I mean, he's an eager kid. 442 00:16:35,453 --> 00:16:37,453 He wants to work, he wants to learn. 443 00:16:37,539 --> 00:16:39,372 He's picking it up and he's working hard. 444 00:16:43,378 --> 00:16:46,754 Things are only going to get worse throughout the day. 445 00:16:46,840 --> 00:16:49,173 If you don't have to go outside on the roads 446 00:16:49,300 --> 00:16:50,425 and drive throughout the afternoon or evening hours, 447 00:16:50,552 --> 00:16:52,385 then don't do it 448 00:16:52,554 --> 00:16:54,387 because it is going to be quite dangerous. 449 00:16:57,600 --> 00:17:00,351 Hey, guys. 450 00:17:00,478 --> 00:17:04,063 We've got a crap load of snow coming into the evening. 451 00:17:04,149 --> 00:17:05,273 It's gonna be a bad enough drive. 452 00:17:05,400 --> 00:17:07,150 I want everyone getting home safe. 453 00:17:07,277 --> 00:17:09,652 Clean up. Let's go home. 454 00:17:09,821 --> 00:17:11,237 I know, this is bad. 455 00:17:11,322 --> 00:17:12,488 This is gonna put us behind, 456 00:17:12,574 --> 00:17:14,699 but I can't put my crew in jeopardy. 457 00:17:14,784 --> 00:17:16,284 They've got to go home. 458 00:17:16,536 --> 00:17:19,162 It's only getting worse and it's going to get real bad. 459 00:17:19,289 --> 00:17:25,501 ♪ 460 00:17:25,628 --> 00:17:31,758 ♪ 461 00:17:31,885 --> 00:17:33,551 that storm we had put us behind. 462 00:17:33,720 --> 00:17:37,138 We're working as fast as we can to catch up. 463 00:17:37,265 --> 00:17:39,474 I'm pushing the guys to finish the waterproofing 464 00:17:39,559 --> 00:17:42,310 and install the new windows by the end of day. 465 00:17:44,564 --> 00:17:46,314 Mike jr: We've totally taken over the fort 466 00:17:46,441 --> 00:17:49,567 so it's only fair beth gets a little sneak peak. 467 00:17:49,694 --> 00:17:51,611 So, beth, you must be getting a bit antsy 468 00:17:51,696 --> 00:17:52,561 being away from the fort. 469 00:17:52,614 --> 00:17:54,072 You know what? It's crazy. 470 00:17:54,282 --> 00:17:55,907 Like, my imagination's running wild and very excited. 471 00:17:55,992 --> 00:17:59,077 Mike jr: Tell me about your journey up until this point. 472 00:17:59,204 --> 00:18:01,079 I used to go to court and represent young offenders. 473 00:18:01,206 --> 00:18:03,581 And after working with young offenders 474 00:18:03,750 --> 00:18:05,583 and meeting with them and their families, 475 00:18:05,752 --> 00:18:08,669 I realized that a lot of these kids are good kids. 476 00:18:08,755 --> 00:18:11,422 They just didn't have the guidance. 477 00:18:11,549 --> 00:18:14,217 They didn't have the resources to help keep them on track. 478 00:18:14,385 --> 00:18:17,345 So when I had my own family, I wanted to get involved 479 00:18:17,472 --> 00:18:19,222 with the youth in my community, 480 00:18:19,390 --> 00:18:21,599 and that's how I discovered the fort. 481 00:18:21,726 --> 00:18:25,478 And it turned into 11 years later, here I am. 482 00:18:25,563 --> 00:18:28,689 I absolutely love what I do here at the fort. 483 00:18:28,775 --> 00:18:33,069 I'm sort of a mom, a friend, a coach, a mentor and a teacher. 484 00:18:33,196 --> 00:18:35,238 I love seeing them grow. 485 00:18:35,365 --> 00:18:37,698 I love seeing the little successes. 486 00:18:37,784 --> 00:18:40,076 Those are the reasons why I get out of bed. 487 00:18:40,203 --> 00:18:43,246 Those are the reasons why I come in every single day 488 00:18:43,373 --> 00:18:45,414 and say, "today, what can I do? 489 00:18:45,500 --> 00:18:47,250 Today, who's going to make me proud? 490 00:18:47,377 --> 00:18:49,752 Who's going to succeed today?" 491 00:18:49,879 --> 00:18:52,130 we had three fort locations, 492 00:18:52,257 --> 00:18:53,798 one in grimsby, here in smithville 493 00:18:53,883 --> 00:18:55,424 and one in caistor. 494 00:18:55,552 --> 00:18:59,053 We recently lost funding for the caistor location. 495 00:18:59,222 --> 00:19:01,514 It's not a proud moment for us. 496 00:19:01,599 --> 00:19:05,268 We, uh, we had to shut the doors three months ago. 497 00:19:05,353 --> 00:19:09,105 And these kids, uh, they have nothing out there. 498 00:19:09,232 --> 00:19:11,315 Maybe I should've done an extra fundraiser. 499 00:19:11,442 --> 00:19:13,651 Maybe I should have wrote a grant better. 500 00:19:13,736 --> 00:19:16,821 Maybe I should have asked somebody for more help. 501 00:19:16,948 --> 00:19:19,615 I felt like I did all I could but there's always something 502 00:19:19,742 --> 00:19:23,828 I could've done more, so for me it's a failure. 503 00:19:23,955 --> 00:19:29,083 I want you to know that you are not in any way a failure. 504 00:19:29,210 --> 00:19:30,459 You changed these kids' lives. 505 00:19:30,545 --> 00:19:32,086 You're a hero, you know that. 506 00:19:32,213 --> 00:19:34,505 Oh, god, I don't know about that. 507 00:19:34,632 --> 00:19:36,090 These kids are worth it. 508 00:19:36,176 --> 00:19:37,917 These kids are amazing. 509 00:19:38,052 --> 00:19:41,137 And that's why this opportunity, this amazing transformation is 510 00:19:41,264 --> 00:19:42,722 going to be the greatest gift you could have done 511 00:19:42,807 --> 00:19:44,098 for a small town. 512 00:19:44,225 --> 00:19:47,185 This is why I think it's so important 513 00:19:47,312 --> 00:19:49,061 that we go to the fort 514 00:19:49,189 --> 00:19:51,480 and we show you some of the work we've done. 515 00:19:51,566 --> 00:19:51,981 Beth: I would love to. 516 00:19:52,108 --> 00:19:57,111 ♪ 517 00:19:57,238 --> 00:19:58,404 all right, open your eyes. 518 00:19:58,531 --> 00:20:00,656 Oh! 519 00:20:00,783 --> 00:20:02,366 Oh, my gosh! 520 00:20:06,539 --> 00:20:09,457 Mike jr: All right, open your eyes. 521 00:20:09,626 --> 00:20:10,499 Oh... 522 00:20:10,627 --> 00:20:13,377 Oh, my gosh! 523 00:20:13,463 --> 00:20:14,420 I... 524 00:20:14,547 --> 00:20:16,255 I don't even know what to say. 525 00:20:16,424 --> 00:20:17,924 I don't even recognize it. 526 00:20:18,051 --> 00:20:18,883 I can't believe this! 527 00:20:19,052 --> 00:20:20,635 Looks a little different. 528 00:20:20,720 --> 00:20:21,510 It looks so different. 529 00:20:21,596 --> 00:20:23,930 It looks so different. 530 00:20:24,015 --> 00:20:24,597 Here we go. 531 00:20:24,682 --> 00:20:25,681 Oh, my god. 532 00:20:25,767 --> 00:20:27,934 Oh, my goodness, this is crazy! 533 00:20:28,061 --> 00:20:29,727 Right? 534 00:20:29,812 --> 00:20:31,145 It looks so much bigger. 535 00:20:31,272 --> 00:20:33,773 Yeah. It's a bit less cluttered in here. 536 00:20:33,858 --> 00:20:37,026 I can't believe how much more light comes in. 537 00:20:37,111 --> 00:20:37,860 That's a door. 538 00:20:37,946 --> 00:20:39,278 Beth: That's a door? 539 00:20:39,364 --> 00:20:40,321 So how do you feel about where we're at? 540 00:20:40,490 --> 00:20:42,949 I feel like this is a gift, 541 00:20:43,034 --> 00:20:44,450 like this is a once-in-a-lifetime 542 00:20:44,619 --> 00:20:47,119 opportunity that I can't believe it's happening. 543 00:20:47,247 --> 00:20:50,915 We're not used to this and this is amazing. 544 00:20:51,042 --> 00:20:51,916 Well, we're excited to get you back in. 545 00:20:52,043 --> 00:20:54,001 Oh, my gosh. 546 00:20:54,087 --> 00:20:55,795 So much has been done already. 547 00:20:55,922 --> 00:20:58,089 It's funny because what we're showing beth is a blank canvass 548 00:20:58,216 --> 00:21:00,883 but she's excited. 549 00:21:01,052 --> 00:21:03,219 I can't think of a more deserving person 550 00:21:03,388 --> 00:21:05,263 for this transformation. 551 00:21:05,390 --> 00:21:08,182 Mike: Our crews are going flat out, 552 00:21:08,309 --> 00:21:10,226 excavating in the backyard, 553 00:21:10,311 --> 00:21:12,061 pulling the last of the siding off. 554 00:21:12,146 --> 00:21:13,688 They're working their tails off at the fort. 555 00:21:13,815 --> 00:21:18,276 We're behind schedule so aaron is bringing in some 556 00:21:18,361 --> 00:21:21,153 reinforcements, his two best friends gavin and spenser. 557 00:21:21,322 --> 00:21:24,323 Man! It's empty in here! 558 00:21:24,450 --> 00:21:25,783 Hey, boys, how's it going? 559 00:21:25,952 --> 00:21:26,617 This is spenser. 560 00:21:26,786 --> 00:21:27,743 Spenser, pleasure. 561 00:21:27,870 --> 00:21:29,245 And this is gavin right here. 562 00:21:29,372 --> 00:21:29,954 It's always a pleasure to meet you. 563 00:21:30,123 --> 00:21:32,456 Nice to meet ya. 564 00:21:32,625 --> 00:21:34,166 Space is looking a little different from last time 565 00:21:34,210 --> 00:21:34,792 you guys saw it. 566 00:21:34,877 --> 00:21:35,918 This is amazing. 567 00:21:36,004 --> 00:21:36,919 It's just like, did this room 568 00:21:37,088 --> 00:21:38,963 just get a million times bigger? 569 00:21:39,048 --> 00:21:40,840 As you can see, there's a lot of work going on outside. 570 00:21:40,925 --> 00:21:42,133 Yeah. 571 00:21:42,260 --> 00:21:43,676 So, I could use some help in here. 572 00:21:43,803 --> 00:21:44,969 What we're doing is we're cladding the walls. 573 00:21:45,054 --> 00:21:46,470 Who wants to be the first up on the saw? 574 00:21:46,556 --> 00:21:47,805 I could do it. 575 00:21:47,974 --> 00:21:49,557 Alright, go ahead! Gavin going up there. 576 00:21:49,642 --> 00:21:51,017 Nice and strong grip here 577 00:21:51,102 --> 00:21:52,268 and keep your fingers away from the blade. 578 00:21:52,395 --> 00:21:53,686 Okay. 579 00:21:53,771 --> 00:21:54,228 (whirring) 580 00:21:54,355 --> 00:21:55,187 whoo! 581 00:21:55,273 --> 00:21:57,523 Good job, good job! 582 00:21:57,650 --> 00:21:58,983 Nice clean cut in there. 583 00:21:59,068 --> 00:22:00,484 So, next we have our nails. 584 00:22:00,611 --> 00:22:01,485 Oh boy. 585 00:22:01,654 --> 00:22:02,820 Big guns! 586 00:22:02,864 --> 00:22:03,988 This is all spenser. 587 00:22:04,073 --> 00:22:04,822 We'll do one top, one bottom. 588 00:22:04,991 --> 00:22:06,940 (thud) 589 00:22:07,035 --> 00:22:10,328 aaron, you're going to mark the piece end of the drywall. 590 00:22:10,455 --> 00:22:13,247 (whirring) 591 00:22:13,374 --> 00:22:20,004 ♪ 592 00:22:20,089 --> 00:22:22,089 gavin, what brought you to the fort? 593 00:22:22,216 --> 00:22:23,966 When I was really young, my parents fought a lot. 594 00:22:24,052 --> 00:22:25,926 And my dad was kind of abusive. 595 00:22:26,012 --> 00:22:27,428 My parents got a divorce when I was like five or six, 596 00:22:27,555 --> 00:22:29,847 and we had to move in with our grandparents. 597 00:22:29,932 --> 00:22:31,182 We actually lived up here in smithville. 598 00:22:31,309 --> 00:22:33,017 There was just so much going on at home. 599 00:22:33,144 --> 00:22:34,727 It was so hectic all the time, 600 00:22:34,854 --> 00:22:36,312 and my doctor hooked me up with a counsellor 601 00:22:36,397 --> 00:22:37,980 and that didn't really help. 602 00:22:38,066 --> 00:22:40,191 The fort helped me find a counsellor that worked for me. 603 00:22:40,276 --> 00:22:41,525 It's just this community where I know 604 00:22:41,611 --> 00:22:43,235 that if I need help, I can ask for help. 605 00:22:43,321 --> 00:22:44,236 So, it's a safe place for you. 606 00:22:44,322 --> 00:22:46,072 Yeah, it's definitely that. 607 00:22:46,157 --> 00:22:47,156 So, spenser, tell me about your story, 608 00:22:47,283 --> 00:22:48,866 what brought you to the fort. 609 00:22:48,951 --> 00:22:53,287 It was through a lifetime of either neglect between 610 00:22:53,456 --> 00:22:55,623 my mom just not being able to take care of me, 611 00:22:55,792 --> 00:22:57,792 between growing up with an abusive step-grandpa 612 00:22:57,919 --> 00:23:03,130 when I was a young child from the ages of, like, one to eight. 613 00:23:03,257 --> 00:23:05,132 With my grandma just trying to be there for me, 614 00:23:05,259 --> 00:23:07,051 just trying to stop them 615 00:23:07,220 --> 00:23:09,387 from just taking everything out on me. 616 00:23:09,472 --> 00:23:11,263 My nana definitely did her best. 617 00:23:11,391 --> 00:23:13,224 That must have been really tough. 618 00:23:13,309 --> 00:23:15,226 It was, especially when I lost her at the age of nine. 619 00:23:15,353 --> 00:23:17,353 I was actually in foster care. 620 00:23:17,438 --> 00:23:19,814 How do you cope with that at such a young age? 621 00:23:19,941 --> 00:23:21,482 How do you cope with 622 00:23:21,567 --> 00:23:23,067 the loss of the most significant person in your life? 623 00:23:23,152 --> 00:23:24,235 You're a strong kid, man. 624 00:23:24,362 --> 00:23:26,821 Like, that's a lot to go through. 625 00:23:26,989 --> 00:23:28,155 And for you to come out like this 626 00:23:28,282 --> 00:23:30,950 standing here in front of me-- 627 00:23:31,119 --> 00:23:32,785 you seem brave, you seem outgoing. 628 00:23:32,954 --> 00:23:35,246 Spenser lost his grandmother, 629 00:23:35,373 --> 00:23:37,081 who was the only person helping him through his life. 630 00:23:37,208 --> 00:23:39,667 He must have felt so alone. 631 00:23:39,752 --> 00:23:41,419 These are real stories. 632 00:23:41,587 --> 00:23:43,254 You can see the pain in their eyes as they talk about this. 633 00:23:43,423 --> 00:23:46,298 The people in my life care about me. 634 00:23:46,384 --> 00:23:47,425 People like aaron, people like spenser. 635 00:23:47,510 --> 00:23:49,718 People like beth care about us. 636 00:23:49,887 --> 00:23:51,262 Yeah. 637 00:23:51,347 --> 00:23:52,763 And it's nice, it's like this big family. 638 00:23:53,057 --> 00:23:56,016 Now we're here, we're doing things for each other, 639 00:23:56,144 --> 00:23:57,852 for our community. Thank you for helping us. 640 00:23:57,937 --> 00:24:00,813 Honestly, it's rewarding to be able to help you guys. 641 00:24:00,940 --> 00:24:02,898 At such a young age, I can't believe 642 00:24:03,025 --> 00:24:05,568 they are who they are. 643 00:24:05,695 --> 00:24:09,071 I think a lot of that has to do with beth and the fort. 644 00:24:09,198 --> 00:24:10,990 Okay, we got a lot of work to do still. 645 00:24:11,159 --> 00:24:11,740 You've all learned a thing or two, right? 646 00:24:11,868 --> 00:24:13,784 All: Yeah. 647 00:24:13,953 --> 00:24:15,286 So, we know what we're doing? 648 00:24:15,455 --> 00:24:17,246 Spenser, you're with me. Aaron, gavin? 649 00:24:17,373 --> 00:24:18,539 Alright, grab a long board. 650 00:24:18,624 --> 00:24:20,040 Here we go. 651 00:24:20,126 --> 00:24:21,250 I have to be one of the luckiest people alive 652 00:24:21,419 --> 00:24:24,086 to be able to help guys like that, 653 00:24:24,213 --> 00:24:26,255 to be able to help a community like this 654 00:24:26,382 --> 00:24:27,631 to be more of a positive change. 655 00:24:27,758 --> 00:24:31,427 ♪ 656 00:24:31,512 --> 00:24:33,220 (rumbling) 657 00:24:33,389 --> 00:24:36,891 mike: The clock is ticking, and it's a war zone out there. 658 00:24:37,018 --> 00:24:41,270 Snow, then rain-- we've never worked in muck like this before. 659 00:24:41,397 --> 00:24:43,230 All of the framing has been done. 660 00:24:43,316 --> 00:24:44,815 We have the rough-in electrical, 661 00:24:44,901 --> 00:24:46,525 we have the rough-in plumbing for the bathroom, 662 00:24:46,652 --> 00:24:47,818 for the kitchen. 663 00:24:47,945 --> 00:24:49,278 We're getting ready for insulation. 664 00:24:49,405 --> 00:24:52,323 We're behind the clock, but we keep going. 665 00:24:52,450 --> 00:24:53,908 ♪ 666 00:24:54,035 --> 00:24:58,162 (soft instrumental music) 667 00:24:58,289 --> 00:25:00,748 because of everything that aaron's doing to help the fort, 668 00:25:00,833 --> 00:25:02,249 I've got a little surprise for him. 669 00:25:02,376 --> 00:25:04,752 So, aaron, I have something special for you. 670 00:25:04,879 --> 00:25:06,504 I need you to put this on 671 00:25:06,631 --> 00:25:08,506 and not take it off until we get there. 672 00:25:08,591 --> 00:25:09,715 Okay. 673 00:25:09,884 --> 00:25:12,218 Interesting request, but I can do it. 674 00:25:12,303 --> 00:25:13,511 ♪ 675 00:25:13,596 --> 00:25:14,762 are you kidnapping me, mr. Holmes? 676 00:25:15,056 --> 00:25:17,056 No, I wouldn't say I'm kidnapping you, no. 677 00:25:17,225 --> 00:25:19,016 That's the thing about surprises-- you never know. 678 00:25:19,143 --> 00:25:21,810 Aaron is definitely not ready for this. 679 00:25:21,938 --> 00:25:26,565 ♪ 680 00:25:26,692 --> 00:25:29,610 alright, aaron, you've been working really hard. 681 00:25:29,737 --> 00:25:31,153 And for nominating the fort, we want to thank you. 682 00:25:31,322 --> 00:25:32,655 So, why don't you take off the blindfold? 683 00:25:32,782 --> 00:25:35,115 ♪ 684 00:25:35,284 --> 00:25:38,953 holy cr-- (laughs) 685 00:25:39,121 --> 00:25:41,413 that's awesome! (laughs) 686 00:25:44,919 --> 00:25:45,668 (tires crunching) 687 00:25:45,753 --> 00:25:47,127 alright, aaron, 688 00:25:47,213 --> 00:25:48,504 for nominating the fort, we want to thank you. 689 00:25:48,631 --> 00:25:50,798 So, why don't you take off the blindfold? 690 00:25:50,925 --> 00:25:53,926 Holy cr-- (laughs) 691 00:25:54,053 --> 00:25:55,469 that's awesome! (laughs) 692 00:25:55,596 --> 00:25:57,137 we're going to be going up in that 693 00:25:57,223 --> 00:25:58,138 and you're going to need this. 694 00:25:58,224 --> 00:25:59,682 Okay. 695 00:25:59,809 --> 00:26:01,475 So, we're going to be touring the niagara region, 696 00:26:01,561 --> 00:26:02,893 we're going to see smithville, and while you're up there 697 00:26:03,062 --> 00:26:04,853 I want you to get some pictures of the fort. 698 00:26:04,939 --> 00:26:06,564 Alright! Okay? 699 00:26:06,691 --> 00:26:07,481 This is awesome! Let's go! 700 00:26:07,567 --> 00:26:08,482 Let's go! 701 00:26:08,609 --> 00:26:12,778 (bright instrumental music) 702 00:26:12,863 --> 00:26:13,654 mike jr: Here we go. 703 00:26:13,739 --> 00:26:14,572 Aaron: Here we go! 704 00:26:14,657 --> 00:26:16,156 (laughs) 705 00:26:16,242 --> 00:26:17,449 it's a magic carpet, so you just start floating, 706 00:26:17,618 --> 00:26:19,618 start floating, and then it's like... 707 00:26:19,787 --> 00:26:20,953 ...Oh! 708 00:26:21,080 --> 00:26:22,621 (blades whirring) 709 00:26:22,790 --> 00:26:23,664 oh, man! 710 00:26:23,791 --> 00:26:25,749 ♪ 711 00:26:25,835 --> 00:26:28,085 sherry: We're racing to get the flooring done upstairs. 712 00:26:28,212 --> 00:26:29,587 It's a huge job. 713 00:26:29,755 --> 00:26:31,922 (banging) 714 00:26:32,049 --> 00:26:33,674 hello, everyone! 715 00:26:33,759 --> 00:26:35,092 Good morning! 716 00:26:35,177 --> 00:26:35,926 Mike: This is starting to look finished. 717 00:26:36,012 --> 00:26:37,886 Sherry: Um, ish. 718 00:26:37,972 --> 00:26:39,638 There's still a lot of little things we've got to do. 719 00:26:39,765 --> 00:26:41,432 Got to finish the kitchen, got to finish the floor. 720 00:26:41,559 --> 00:26:43,726 The bathroom-- grout those tiles. 721 00:26:43,853 --> 00:26:45,477 Mike: Uh, what is that? 722 00:26:45,563 --> 00:26:48,147 So it's kind of a distressed-looking tile. 723 00:26:48,274 --> 00:26:50,899 Mike: It looks like you've got mortar on the tiles. 724 00:26:51,027 --> 00:26:51,734 Sherry: It's distressed. 725 00:26:51,819 --> 00:26:53,235 It stresses me. 726 00:26:53,362 --> 00:26:56,488 But it might look really nice when it's grouted. 727 00:26:56,574 --> 00:26:57,823 Well, right now it looks dirty. 728 00:26:57,950 --> 00:26:59,074 It doesn't matter. We don't have the time 729 00:26:59,201 --> 00:27:00,784 to pull it up and do it again. 730 00:27:00,953 --> 00:27:02,536 We're going to have to accept it. 731 00:27:02,622 --> 00:27:03,912 Now, the kitchen looks good. I love this. 732 00:27:04,040 --> 00:27:05,372 Sherry: What do you think of the colour? 733 00:27:05,458 --> 00:27:06,790 Something we haven't done in a while? 734 00:27:06,876 --> 00:27:08,250 Mike: I like the colour. It's warm, it works, 735 00:27:08,336 --> 00:27:10,169 especially with the new window, the big door, 736 00:27:10,254 --> 00:27:12,421 the deck is out back. This is all going to work. 737 00:27:12,590 --> 00:27:13,672 I can see the stools all around here. 738 00:27:13,799 --> 00:27:15,799 Great for teaching. 739 00:27:15,926 --> 00:27:17,926 We'll talk about the tile, but I'm not going to change it 740 00:27:18,054 --> 00:27:19,219 'cause we don't have the time. 741 00:27:19,305 --> 00:27:20,804 It's probably got to be a white grout. 742 00:27:20,890 --> 00:27:22,514 We'll make it work; it'll look great, I'm sure. 743 00:27:22,642 --> 00:27:24,558 ♪ 744 00:27:24,685 --> 00:27:27,311 mike: It seems like the only thing on schedule 745 00:27:27,396 --> 00:27:28,771 is the new sports area in the backyard. 746 00:27:28,898 --> 00:27:29,980 This is slick, man. 747 00:27:30,107 --> 00:27:32,191 Okay, tell me about the floor. 748 00:27:32,276 --> 00:27:33,567 Is this going to be the finished floor? 749 00:27:33,778 --> 00:27:35,402 Scott: Yeah, so this is the finished product. 750 00:27:35,488 --> 00:27:36,737 You can play any sport on it. 751 00:27:36,822 --> 00:27:38,280 Mike: We've got the orange in here, 752 00:27:38,491 --> 00:27:40,741 so that gives you the area to play the basketball. 753 00:27:40,826 --> 00:27:41,909 Scott: That's the key. 754 00:27:42,036 --> 00:27:43,619 Mike: This is for the kids. 755 00:27:43,704 --> 00:27:45,746 They're just going to fall over when they see this. 756 00:27:45,873 --> 00:27:48,666 You have 100 percent donated this. 757 00:27:48,793 --> 00:27:50,084 Can't thank you enough, they can't thank you enough. 758 00:27:50,211 --> 00:27:53,420 We believe in giving back to the community. 759 00:27:53,589 --> 00:27:57,633 It's important to give the youth something to do nowadays. 760 00:27:57,760 --> 00:27:59,009 We're really excited. 761 00:27:59,095 --> 00:28:00,260 It's all about them. 762 00:28:00,346 --> 00:28:01,804 Thank you on behalf of sport court. 763 00:28:01,889 --> 00:28:03,097 Well, thank you. 764 00:28:03,265 --> 00:28:04,723 Look at this. It just makes it right. 765 00:28:04,850 --> 00:28:07,393 ♪ 766 00:28:07,478 --> 00:28:08,769 aaron: This is awesome, man! 767 00:28:08,896 --> 00:28:10,688 Mike jr: Yeah, this is so cool! 768 00:28:10,815 --> 00:28:12,106 Look over right here. 769 00:28:12,191 --> 00:28:13,607 Look-- niagara falls! 770 00:28:13,734 --> 00:28:14,733 Perfect! 771 00:28:14,860 --> 00:28:16,068 ♪ 772 00:28:16,153 --> 00:28:17,695 yeah, look at that! Get that shot! 773 00:28:17,780 --> 00:28:19,154 ♪ 774 00:28:19,281 --> 00:28:21,657 holy! Everything looks so small from here. 775 00:28:21,826 --> 00:28:23,409 This is too, too cool. 776 00:28:23,536 --> 00:28:25,160 The best part of all of this 777 00:28:25,287 --> 00:28:28,038 is aaron hasn't even asked why he's taking pictures. 778 00:28:28,124 --> 00:28:29,581 Little does he know, 779 00:28:29,709 --> 00:28:31,083 this is going to be part of the fort forever. 780 00:28:31,210 --> 00:28:34,586 Alright, guys, next stop-- smithville. 781 00:28:34,755 --> 00:28:36,964 ♪ 782 00:28:37,049 --> 00:28:38,048 aaron: Let's find the fort. 783 00:28:38,134 --> 00:28:39,758 Oh, dude! Do you see it? 784 00:28:39,885 --> 00:28:42,886 There it is! There it is! 785 00:28:43,055 --> 00:28:44,722 (talking over each other) 786 00:28:44,807 --> 00:28:48,058 then all of a sudden we see this big orange tarp 787 00:28:48,185 --> 00:28:50,561 sticking out and I'm like, "okay, I recognize that!" 788 00:28:50,688 --> 00:28:52,312 aaron: Man, that's awesome! 789 00:28:52,440 --> 00:28:53,480 Wow! 790 00:28:53,566 --> 00:28:54,940 Holy crow, that's different. 791 00:28:55,067 --> 00:28:56,900 Keep snapping, man. Keep snapping. 792 00:28:56,986 --> 00:28:58,527 We need those pictures. 793 00:28:58,612 --> 00:29:01,780 I get to help people, I get to fly in a helicopter 794 00:29:01,907 --> 00:29:03,574 with people that I'm helping? 795 00:29:03,701 --> 00:29:06,160 It's priceless. 796 00:29:06,245 --> 00:29:07,536 Pilot: Okay, so we're coming in for a landing here. 797 00:29:07,621 --> 00:29:09,037 Aaron: Alright. 798 00:29:09,123 --> 00:29:11,081 Having this experience and having it with michael 799 00:29:11,208 --> 00:29:13,625 is just an awesome thing and I loved every minute of it. 800 00:29:13,711 --> 00:29:15,127 Is this thing cool? 801 00:29:15,254 --> 00:29:17,037 This has been awesome. Thank you again, so much. 802 00:29:17,089 --> 00:29:18,756 Mike jr: Honestly, you deserve it, man. 803 00:29:18,883 --> 00:29:20,591 Aaron: It's been a life changing experience, that's for sure. 804 00:29:22,762 --> 00:29:25,554 (driving rock music) 805 00:29:25,723 --> 00:29:27,431 ♪ 806 00:29:27,558 --> 00:29:29,433 mike jr: Aaron and I are rushing to finish the basement 807 00:29:29,518 --> 00:29:31,435 so we can get beth and the kids back in the fort. 808 00:29:31,562 --> 00:29:33,896 ♪ 809 00:29:33,981 --> 00:29:36,732 ah, this is looking good. 810 00:29:36,859 --> 00:29:37,649 Ooh, I like the slats on the wall. 811 00:29:37,777 --> 00:29:40,569 I love this ceiling. 812 00:29:40,696 --> 00:29:42,488 Yeah, it has that industrial feel down here. 813 00:29:42,573 --> 00:29:44,740 It sure does-- with the dropdown from the lights here, 814 00:29:44,867 --> 00:29:46,617 the corrugated steel actually warms this right up 815 00:29:46,702 --> 00:29:50,662 and turns it into the fort area as far as I'm concerned. 816 00:29:50,748 --> 00:29:51,955 Mike jr: Yeah, it's a much better hangout space 817 00:29:52,082 --> 00:29:53,415 than what we had previously. 818 00:29:53,542 --> 00:29:54,833 What are you doing with this wall? 819 00:29:54,919 --> 00:29:55,542 So, don't worry about this wall. 820 00:29:55,628 --> 00:29:56,710 Mike: Why? 821 00:29:56,796 --> 00:29:58,337 Well, 'cause I have a plan. 822 00:29:58,464 --> 00:29:59,755 I have something in mind that I want to do to this wall. 823 00:29:59,882 --> 00:30:03,091 Do you know about this? 824 00:30:03,177 --> 00:30:04,259 I have no idea what he's talking about. 825 00:30:04,345 --> 00:30:05,803 You know I don't like surprises. 826 00:30:05,888 --> 00:30:07,721 You don't, but that's why I keep doing surprises. 827 00:30:07,890 --> 00:30:09,389 This is about getting it done. 828 00:30:09,558 --> 00:30:11,058 Okay, so I'm liking this room. 829 00:30:11,143 --> 00:30:12,851 I like the way it's been done. 830 00:30:12,937 --> 00:30:15,270 I like that we've closed in under the stairs for storage. 831 00:30:15,356 --> 00:30:18,315 You look at this room-- it's nice and private. 832 00:30:18,442 --> 00:30:20,400 Perfect for beth's counselling room. 833 00:30:20,528 --> 00:30:22,986 Okay, so you've got 10 minutes. Can you do it in 10 minutes? 834 00:30:23,072 --> 00:30:23,904 Mike jr: Okay, I-- 835 00:30:23,989 --> 00:30:25,072 with my surprise? 836 00:30:25,199 --> 00:30:26,490 No, no, that's not happening yet. 837 00:30:26,659 --> 00:30:27,699 We've got to finish this first, 838 00:30:27,785 --> 00:30:28,992 then we can tackle the surprise. 839 00:30:29,078 --> 00:30:29,701 So you've got to hurry. Yeah, I know! 840 00:30:29,787 --> 00:30:31,954 Go, aaron, go! 841 00:30:32,081 --> 00:30:33,163 (whirring) 842 00:30:33,249 --> 00:30:34,915 ♪ 843 00:30:35,042 --> 00:30:37,584 working with michael, rocking that basement one on one, 844 00:30:37,711 --> 00:30:40,254 nailing stuff up, making sure everything looks pretty. 845 00:30:40,381 --> 00:30:41,755 It's a good time and I'm really proud of 846 00:30:41,841 --> 00:30:42,256 the work that we've done. 847 00:30:42,424 --> 00:30:47,678 ♪ 848 00:30:47,763 --> 00:30:49,388 mike: There's a million things still to do. 849 00:30:49,557 --> 00:30:50,973 Inside, we're surfacing the basement floor. 850 00:30:51,100 --> 00:30:54,393 Outside, we're battling mother nature. 851 00:30:54,520 --> 00:30:56,228 We're trying to finish the retaining wall 852 00:30:56,355 --> 00:30:57,729 and the landscaping. 853 00:30:57,857 --> 00:30:59,815 We're cutting it way too close. 854 00:30:59,900 --> 00:31:01,650 Yesterday, it was muck. 855 00:31:01,777 --> 00:31:05,737 Today, because of last night's temperatures, it's freezing! 856 00:31:05,865 --> 00:31:07,781 Now I've got freezing muck! 857 00:31:07,867 --> 00:31:09,491 I know I've got a great crew 858 00:31:09,618 --> 00:31:12,786 but I have 48 hours to complete this. 859 00:31:12,913 --> 00:31:15,581 ♪ 860 00:31:15,666 --> 00:31:17,124 look at this place! 861 00:31:20,296 --> 00:31:23,505 (bright instrumental music) 862 00:31:23,632 --> 00:31:27,551 ♪ 863 00:31:27,720 --> 00:31:28,886 good morning, everyone! 864 00:31:28,971 --> 00:31:30,387 All: Good morning. 865 00:31:30,556 --> 00:31:32,973 Okay, this is going to be one hell of a day. 866 00:31:33,058 --> 00:31:34,600 We've got a lot to do. 867 00:31:34,685 --> 00:31:35,851 We've got the fencing, we've got the rails on the deck, 868 00:31:35,936 --> 00:31:37,895 we've got electrical, plumbing-- 869 00:31:38,022 --> 00:31:39,688 holy cow, what don't we have to do? 870 00:31:39,815 --> 00:31:41,523 Let's get the job done. 871 00:31:41,650 --> 00:31:43,233 This is the final push. 872 00:31:43,360 --> 00:31:45,569 Everything has got to be installed today. 873 00:31:45,654 --> 00:31:46,820 Like the new heat pump system 874 00:31:46,989 --> 00:31:49,448 that heats upstairs and downstairs. 875 00:31:49,533 --> 00:31:51,491 Not only that, it cools both 876 00:31:51,619 --> 00:31:55,454 and it uses about 10% of the electricity 877 00:31:55,581 --> 00:31:57,623 that the old baseboard heater did. 878 00:31:57,750 --> 00:32:00,626 ♪ 879 00:32:00,753 --> 00:32:02,586 mike jr: This is gonna be awesome down here. 880 00:32:02,713 --> 00:32:04,254 Okay, so far so good. 881 00:32:04,381 --> 00:32:05,505 We haven't broken the tv yet. 882 00:32:05,591 --> 00:32:06,840 Don't say that! 883 00:32:06,967 --> 00:32:09,468 I am installing the tv with you 884 00:32:09,553 --> 00:32:10,844 so I do get a little bit nervous. 885 00:32:10,971 --> 00:32:12,220 (laughs) no, I'm gonna do it! 886 00:32:12,389 --> 00:32:14,556 ♪ 887 00:32:14,725 --> 00:32:17,225 so now, no matter where the kids are in here 888 00:32:17,353 --> 00:32:20,979 they can watch this from every angle in high definition. 889 00:32:21,106 --> 00:32:23,357 Don't worry. I got the heavy stuff. 890 00:32:23,484 --> 00:32:27,903 What good is a home theatre without a soundbar? 891 00:32:28,030 --> 00:32:29,404 Marco, how's it going? 892 00:32:29,531 --> 00:32:30,405 Doing well, mike. We're just wrapping up. 893 00:32:30,491 --> 00:32:31,823 The pot lights are in. 894 00:32:32,076 --> 00:32:33,575 We're getting ready to hang some light fixtures, 895 00:32:33,744 --> 00:32:35,452 and we're just putting these google nest cameras in. 896 00:32:35,579 --> 00:32:38,830 Okay, so three indoor google nest cameras, three exterior, 897 00:32:38,916 --> 00:32:40,832 and we have the hello doorbell on the right-hand side 898 00:32:40,960 --> 00:32:43,168 of the door, all hooked up to the hub. 899 00:32:43,253 --> 00:32:44,670 You got it. 900 00:32:44,922 --> 00:32:46,380 Mike: The fort's had break-ins, so we need this place 901 00:32:46,465 --> 00:32:47,631 to be safe and secure for the kids, right? 902 00:32:47,716 --> 00:32:48,799 Yes, we do. 903 00:32:48,926 --> 00:32:50,166 That is gonna work perfectly? 904 00:32:50,260 --> 00:32:51,551 It's gonna work perfectly. 905 00:32:51,720 --> 00:32:52,552 Thank you. 906 00:32:52,721 --> 00:32:54,429 Marco: No problem. 907 00:32:54,556 --> 00:32:56,598 ♪ 908 00:32:56,725 --> 00:32:59,017 mike: There's a ton still to do: The fence, the deck, 909 00:32:59,103 --> 00:33:01,478 landscaping, and the front yard, 910 00:33:01,605 --> 00:33:04,523 but michael and I are hanging the new fort sign. 911 00:33:04,650 --> 00:33:06,733 Should be a piece of cake for us, though. 912 00:33:06,819 --> 00:33:09,444 Mike jr: Actually, that looks good right there. 913 00:33:09,571 --> 00:33:11,321 Mike: Yeah, but the ribbing is gonna be hard. 914 00:33:11,490 --> 00:33:15,242 (tapping) 915 00:33:15,327 --> 00:33:16,994 okay, the strapping here... 916 00:33:17,079 --> 00:33:18,912 Why don't we measure off that and use this as our guide? 917 00:33:19,039 --> 00:33:20,747 The problem is once we put a hole in here... 918 00:33:20,874 --> 00:33:24,334 That's where the sign's going. 919 00:33:24,461 --> 00:33:27,295 ♪ 920 00:33:27,381 --> 00:33:30,090 so we're gonna have to take the l off and slide it in. 921 00:33:30,259 --> 00:33:34,052 That still doesn't make sense to me. 922 00:33:34,221 --> 00:33:37,639 You know, maybe we should've looked at the directions. 923 00:33:37,766 --> 00:33:39,182 (whirring) 924 00:33:39,351 --> 00:33:42,227 (tapping) 925 00:33:42,354 --> 00:33:44,521 told you it won't be easy. 926 00:33:44,606 --> 00:33:46,231 It looks unlevel; it doesn't look proper. 927 00:33:46,316 --> 00:33:47,524 It's not hung yet. 928 00:33:47,735 --> 00:33:49,568 We can build houses, hospitals, churches. 929 00:33:49,695 --> 00:33:54,239 But we can't hang a sign. This is a sign. 930 00:33:54,366 --> 00:33:56,366 Sherry: You guys still putting up this sign? 931 00:33:56,452 --> 00:33:58,160 Mike: Ah, get out of here. 932 00:33:58,245 --> 00:33:59,828 Sherry: If you could just hurry this up, that would be great. 933 00:33:59,955 --> 00:34:01,580 Get that sign up for me, cool? 934 00:34:01,707 --> 00:34:04,041 Mike: I love having my kids at work. 935 00:34:04,126 --> 00:34:05,625 Okay, let's try this again. 936 00:34:05,753 --> 00:34:07,753 Michael: What are you doing with the hammer? 937 00:34:07,838 --> 00:34:10,756 Trust me. I'm a professional. 938 00:34:10,924 --> 00:34:13,633 (pounding) 939 00:34:13,761 --> 00:34:15,218 piece of cake. 940 00:34:15,387 --> 00:34:17,971 It looks good. We nailed it. 941 00:34:18,057 --> 00:34:18,805 We screwed it. 942 00:34:18,932 --> 00:34:20,891 Michael: We screwed it. 943 00:34:21,018 --> 00:34:25,979 ♪ 944 00:34:26,065 --> 00:34:30,150 everything we do is about making a difference for the community. 945 00:34:30,235 --> 00:34:31,485 The kids are gonna be able to go on the deck. 946 00:34:31,612 --> 00:34:34,571 They're gonna be able to use downstairs. 947 00:34:34,698 --> 00:34:36,239 They're gonna have more space, more fun, more tools, 948 00:34:36,366 --> 00:34:39,242 more smart technology. 949 00:34:39,369 --> 00:34:42,412 I think we've actually made an effect on this place. 950 00:34:42,539 --> 00:34:47,417 ♪ 951 00:34:47,544 --> 00:34:49,753 smithville is a beautiful proud town, 952 00:34:49,838 --> 00:34:51,838 but times have been a little tough here. 953 00:34:51,965 --> 00:34:55,300 That's why we feel so good about transforming the fort 954 00:34:55,427 --> 00:34:58,470 and helping this community. They really needed this. 955 00:34:58,555 --> 00:35:00,722 Oh, having the holmes family come to smithville, 956 00:35:00,891 --> 00:35:02,224 that's like royalty. 957 00:35:02,309 --> 00:35:04,643 We don't get too many celebrities. 958 00:35:04,770 --> 00:35:06,478 Sherry: Smile! 959 00:35:06,605 --> 00:35:09,481 I just feel so blessed. Thank you so much. 960 00:35:09,608 --> 00:35:12,150 It's wonderful working with a community, I gotta tell you. 961 00:35:12,277 --> 00:35:15,237 This is awesome because it tells the kids 962 00:35:15,364 --> 00:35:17,114 that they're important. 963 00:35:17,241 --> 00:35:18,782 Things like this just tend 964 00:35:18,867 --> 00:35:22,077 to bring small towns together even more. 965 00:35:22,162 --> 00:35:22,744 Holy crow. 966 00:35:22,830 --> 00:35:24,246 Oh, my goodness! 967 00:35:24,331 --> 00:35:25,497 Both: Look at all the people! 968 00:35:25,624 --> 00:35:28,416 Unbelievable; everybody's here! 969 00:35:28,544 --> 00:35:32,295 The love right here on a -400° day, 970 00:35:32,422 --> 00:35:35,006 it's enough to bring me to tears. 971 00:35:35,092 --> 00:35:36,591 I can't believe this day is finally here. 972 00:35:36,718 --> 00:35:38,176 I couldn't even imagine 973 00:35:38,303 --> 00:35:39,886 what this day was even gonna look like. 974 00:35:40,055 --> 00:35:41,221 Hi! How are you? 975 00:35:41,390 --> 00:35:42,889 I am ready, like... 976 00:35:43,058 --> 00:35:44,474 Yes, it's gonna be great! 977 00:35:44,601 --> 00:35:46,101 Are you excited? 978 00:35:46,270 --> 00:35:48,270 I haven't been able to sleep for like a week, mike, okay? 979 00:35:48,397 --> 00:35:51,648 I honestly did not think this was gonna be this at all. 980 00:35:51,775 --> 00:35:53,984 (cheers and applause) 981 00:35:54,111 --> 00:35:55,569 hello, smithville! 982 00:35:55,696 --> 00:35:57,320 All: Hello! 983 00:35:57,406 --> 00:35:58,738 Thank you so much for coming out today. 984 00:35:58,866 --> 00:36:02,826 I wanna thank everyone for being so generous. 985 00:36:02,911 --> 00:36:05,954 The townfolk, man, you guys are wonderful people! 986 00:36:06,123 --> 00:36:08,165 (cheering) 987 00:36:08,292 --> 00:36:12,085 beth, aaron, come on up here. 988 00:36:12,254 --> 00:36:14,921 We are here because of this young man. 989 00:36:15,048 --> 00:36:17,465 (cheering) 990 00:36:17,551 --> 00:36:19,134 that's our boy! 991 00:36:19,219 --> 00:36:22,387 The fort has inspired this guy so much that he wanted 992 00:36:22,556 --> 00:36:26,558 to give back to the community, and nominated beth and the fort 993 00:36:26,685 --> 00:36:29,978 for us to be here and make an incredible change 994 00:36:30,105 --> 00:36:32,480 for this little town of smithville. 995 00:36:32,608 --> 00:36:33,940 Are we ready? 996 00:36:34,067 --> 00:36:36,026 All: Yes! 997 00:36:36,111 --> 00:36:39,154 Three... Two... One... 998 00:36:39,281 --> 00:36:42,449 (cheers and fireworks) 999 00:36:45,579 --> 00:36:46,453 are we ready? 1000 00:36:46,622 --> 00:36:47,913 All: Yes! 1001 00:36:48,040 --> 00:36:51,625 Three... Two... One... 1002 00:36:51,752 --> 00:36:54,336 (cheers and fireworks) 1003 00:36:54,463 --> 00:36:58,215 beth: Oh, my god! Look at the fence! 1004 00:36:58,300 --> 00:37:00,884 Look at it. It's beautiful! 1005 00:37:00,969 --> 00:37:02,469 It's beautiful! 1006 00:37:02,554 --> 00:37:06,431 Oh, my god, it's so beautiful! It's four colours! 1007 00:37:06,516 --> 00:37:08,225 I can't believe this is ours. 1008 00:37:08,352 --> 00:37:10,185 I can't believe this is our space. 1009 00:37:10,270 --> 00:37:11,144 Well, you wanna see it? 1010 00:37:11,271 --> 00:37:12,562 I really, really do. 1011 00:37:12,689 --> 00:37:13,521 Come on! 1012 00:37:13,607 --> 00:37:15,649 Oh, let's go! 1013 00:37:15,776 --> 00:37:20,403 Oh, my god. Oh, my god! 1014 00:37:20,530 --> 00:37:23,240 It's so frickin' beautiful. 1015 00:37:23,325 --> 00:37:25,116 Michael: Beth, when we first met you and aaron, 1016 00:37:25,285 --> 00:37:26,993 the fort was broken and cramped. 1017 00:37:27,079 --> 00:37:28,411 Now the fort has more room 1018 00:37:28,538 --> 00:37:30,247 and is a safe place for the kids to be. 1019 00:37:30,374 --> 00:37:33,416 Beth: This is truly amazing. 1020 00:37:33,585 --> 00:37:35,961 So, not only did we widen your front door, 1021 00:37:36,088 --> 00:37:37,671 but we widened the door to the bathroom as well, 1022 00:37:37,798 --> 00:37:40,257 and those two bathrooms we turned into one big bathroom. 1023 00:37:40,384 --> 00:37:41,883 That way we can get a wheelchair in there. 1024 00:37:42,052 --> 00:37:43,468 Why don't you check it out? 1025 00:37:43,553 --> 00:37:45,220 Beth: We had a pink toilet in here before. 1026 00:37:45,389 --> 00:37:47,889 Oh my, it's humongous, and it's beautiful! 1027 00:37:48,058 --> 00:37:49,474 I love it. 1028 00:37:49,601 --> 00:37:51,309 Sherry: Well, that's not all we did. 1029 00:37:51,395 --> 00:37:53,979 The kitchen you had before just did not work in this area, 1030 00:37:54,106 --> 00:37:56,398 so we gave you a brand-new huge island. 1031 00:37:56,525 --> 00:37:59,025 So when you're teaching kitchen essential skills, 1032 00:37:59,111 --> 00:38:00,402 everyone can sit around, and they can listen. 1033 00:38:00,529 --> 00:38:03,571 We also outfitted your kitchen... 1034 00:38:03,657 --> 00:38:04,781 Beth: Oh, my gosh. 1035 00:38:04,866 --> 00:38:06,574 Sherry: ...With all-new cookware. 1036 00:38:06,702 --> 00:38:11,955 We've never had new anything. This is absolutely gorgeous. 1037 00:38:12,040 --> 00:38:13,873 It's really cold out today, right? 1038 00:38:13,959 --> 00:38:15,083 How does it feel in here? 1039 00:38:15,201 --> 00:38:16,784 Yes, it's so warm. Why is it warm? 1040 00:38:16,837 --> 00:38:19,087 Mike: We've installed the best insulation plus a brand-new 1041 00:38:19,256 --> 00:38:20,922 heating and cooling system. 1042 00:38:21,049 --> 00:38:23,425 In the winter, you will have nothing but warm temperature, 1043 00:38:23,552 --> 00:38:25,885 and in the summer you'll have air conditioning. 1044 00:38:26,054 --> 00:38:28,430 No, we don't. 1045 00:38:28,515 --> 00:38:29,681 No, we don't 'cause it's like a sweat oven in here 1046 00:38:29,766 --> 00:38:31,141 in the summer. 1047 00:38:31,268 --> 00:38:33,059 Mike: Security was really important to us, 1048 00:38:33,186 --> 00:38:36,521 so we have added cameras all over the place. 1049 00:38:36,648 --> 00:38:38,681 This is the nest hub max, 1050 00:38:38,817 --> 00:38:42,068 and it interconnects all of the indoor and outdoor cameras, 1051 00:38:42,195 --> 00:38:44,404 and the front door hello doorbell. 1052 00:38:44,489 --> 00:38:45,989 Beth: We've been broken into before, 1053 00:38:46,116 --> 00:38:47,949 and this will eliminate all of that. 1054 00:38:48,076 --> 00:38:49,409 Mike: And let's just go to the kitchen camera. 1055 00:38:49,536 --> 00:38:53,121 Beth: Oh, my gosh, I can't believe that. 1056 00:38:53,290 --> 00:38:55,498 You missed one big thing behind you. 1057 00:38:55,625 --> 00:38:58,418 Oh, ho, oh, my gosh! 1058 00:38:58,545 --> 00:39:02,255 This is beautiful! It's humongous! 1059 00:39:02,424 --> 00:39:07,177 The furniture, the space, it's huge. 1060 00:39:07,304 --> 00:39:11,389 This is a steel deck. It's going to last forever. 1061 00:39:11,558 --> 00:39:14,559 Beth: It is so beautiful. I absolutely love this. 1062 00:39:14,686 --> 00:39:15,977 What do you see back here? 1063 00:39:16,104 --> 00:39:17,645 Beth: What is this? Oh, my goodness! 1064 00:39:17,731 --> 00:39:20,106 Mike jr: That is a multisport court, so that means 1065 00:39:20,233 --> 00:39:22,776 you have basketball in there, you have hockey, volleyball. 1066 00:39:22,903 --> 00:39:26,321 This here means anybody with any interest in sports 1067 00:39:26,406 --> 00:39:29,532 will have an opportunity to start, learn, and play here. 1068 00:39:29,618 --> 00:39:31,242 There's another area that we touched 1069 00:39:31,370 --> 00:39:32,869 that you didn't have before. 1070 00:39:33,038 --> 00:39:34,913 You guys wanna see the basement? 1071 00:39:35,040 --> 00:39:38,917 Oh, my god. 1072 00:39:39,086 --> 00:39:40,919 Oh, my god! 1073 00:39:41,046 --> 00:39:44,130 It's beautiful! 1074 00:39:44,257 --> 00:39:46,758 Aaron and I spent a lot of time down here, 1075 00:39:46,843 --> 00:39:50,303 and we wanted to turn this into the entertainment area. 1076 00:39:50,389 --> 00:39:51,930 Beth: This is more than entertainment. 1077 00:39:52,015 --> 00:39:54,140 I'm gonna have to kick 'em out at the end of the night. 1078 00:39:54,226 --> 00:39:55,016 They're not gonna want to leave. 1079 00:39:55,102 --> 00:39:56,726 Mike: What's this? 1080 00:39:56,853 --> 00:39:59,229 Me and mr. Holmes jr. Went on a little bit of an adventure 1081 00:39:59,356 --> 00:40:02,190 in a helicopter over the niagara area, and I was taking some, 1082 00:40:02,275 --> 00:40:03,817 clearly, some really good photos. 1083 00:40:03,944 --> 00:40:04,901 That's your photo? 1084 00:40:05,028 --> 00:40:06,027 This is his photo. 1085 00:40:06,113 --> 00:40:07,904 That's awesome! 1086 00:40:08,031 --> 00:40:09,280 Aaron: I believe, if I'm correct, 1087 00:40:09,408 --> 00:40:11,241 that is the fort right there. 1088 00:40:11,368 --> 00:40:13,493 Oh, my gosh, it is. This is incredible. 1089 00:40:13,620 --> 00:40:16,413 Michael: You have this new entertainment zone out here, 1090 00:40:16,540 --> 00:40:21,000 and you have a new samsung 55" 4k led smart tv, 1091 00:40:21,128 --> 00:40:23,378 and then of course sound's a big thing, 1092 00:40:23,463 --> 00:40:25,755 so you have the samsung 5.1-channel soundbar. 1093 00:40:25,924 --> 00:40:28,174 The bass on that thing is unreal. 1094 00:40:28,301 --> 00:40:30,135 They're gonna love it down here. 1095 00:40:30,303 --> 00:40:31,970 Sherry: You have some gaming for all the kids 1096 00:40:32,097 --> 00:40:34,097 who come in and play, but we also have 1097 00:40:34,224 --> 00:40:34,722 a little something for you down here. 1098 00:40:34,891 --> 00:40:37,058 For me? 1099 00:40:37,185 --> 00:40:38,810 So, this space is your crisis counselling room. 1100 00:40:38,895 --> 00:40:41,062 Oh, my gosh. 1101 00:40:41,189 --> 00:40:43,189 I didn't even know I needed this room, but right now 1102 00:40:43,275 --> 00:40:44,983 I can see that there's gonna be a lot of healing. 1103 00:40:45,110 --> 00:40:46,568 You are out here to help all the kids, 1104 00:40:46,695 --> 00:40:48,319 so we wanted to give you a space to do that. 1105 00:40:48,447 --> 00:40:51,197 Beth: Thank you. This is exactly what we needed. 1106 00:40:51,283 --> 00:40:56,744 That's beautiful. Ugh. This is awesome. 1107 00:40:56,872 --> 00:41:00,748 Beth, you've gone through an awful lot with the fort. 1108 00:41:00,876 --> 00:41:02,375 I mean, you lost a location. 1109 00:41:02,461 --> 00:41:03,918 We did. We did. 1110 00:41:04,004 --> 00:41:05,128 You've gone through a ton just trying to maintain 1111 00:41:05,255 --> 00:41:08,339 and keep this one. How does this feel? 1112 00:41:08,425 --> 00:41:10,091 Like a new beginning, like a fresh start, 1113 00:41:10,218 --> 00:41:13,678 like we have a bright future. 1114 00:41:13,805 --> 00:41:17,891 We lost half our funding, and the fort was falling apart here. 1115 00:41:18,018 --> 00:41:22,187 This transformation, this amazing gift, is giving me hope 1116 00:41:22,314 --> 00:41:25,565 and is gonna give me the push that I needed 1117 00:41:25,692 --> 00:41:28,902 to get up off the ground. These kids are worth it. 1118 00:41:29,029 --> 00:41:30,570 There are people out here who care. 1119 00:41:30,697 --> 00:41:34,115 For me, personally, this is what I needed. 1120 00:41:34,242 --> 00:41:35,950 Michael: We made a huge difference 1121 00:41:36,036 --> 00:41:37,577 for smithville on the fort. 1122 00:41:37,662 --> 00:41:39,245 We've transformed lives here, and it feels so good 1123 00:41:39,372 --> 00:41:41,122 to share this moment with beth. 1124 00:41:41,249 --> 00:41:44,167 And now, the new fort is yours. 1125 00:41:44,252 --> 00:41:46,085 Thank you so much, all of you, your crew, 1126 00:41:46,213 --> 00:41:48,671 your amazing staff, everybody who helped. 1127 00:41:48,757 --> 00:41:49,839 It was such a pleasure working with you. 1128 00:41:49,966 --> 00:41:52,250 It's not just us. 1129 00:41:52,385 --> 00:41:55,553 There are so many people that believed in the cause, 1130 00:41:55,722 --> 00:42:01,476 and the donations of product, of material, of, of labor, 1131 00:42:01,561 --> 00:42:05,605 this is over $400,000 worth of love. 1132 00:42:05,732 --> 00:42:06,856 Oh, my gosh. 1133 00:42:06,983 --> 00:42:08,608 That's an awful lot of giving. 1134 00:42:08,693 --> 00:42:10,151 That is a lot of giving. Oh, my goodness. 1135 00:42:10,278 --> 00:42:13,154 That's how many people believe in this. 1136 00:42:13,240 --> 00:42:15,240 Oh, I love that. 1137 00:42:15,367 --> 00:42:17,992 It's awesome 'cause the community now is gonna be 1138 00:42:18,078 --> 00:42:19,244 so behind us, not that they weren't before, but now 1139 00:42:19,329 --> 00:42:21,579 those who didn't know about the fort 1140 00:42:21,665 --> 00:42:23,248 are gonna know about the fort. 1141 00:42:23,333 --> 00:42:25,124 It was so fun getting to know each one of you guys, 1142 00:42:25,210 --> 00:42:26,376 work it hard, getting the work done. 1143 00:42:26,461 --> 00:42:28,294 I'm so glad I was a part of it. 1144 00:42:28,380 --> 00:42:29,629 Well, now you guys have seen the place, 1145 00:42:29,756 --> 00:42:30,964 I think we should let smithville come in. 1146 00:42:31,091 --> 00:42:32,799 I think we should let smithville in. 1147 00:42:32,926 --> 00:42:34,717 They're out there waiting. 1148 00:42:34,886 --> 00:42:35,885 (laughing) yes. 1149 00:42:35,971 --> 00:42:37,470 Hold on. 1150 00:42:37,556 --> 00:42:41,015 Okay, smithville, it's your turn to see the fort. 1151 00:42:41,142 --> 00:42:41,808 Come on in! 1152 00:42:41,893 --> 00:42:44,602 (cheering) 1153 00:42:44,729 --> 00:42:46,062 michael: Come on in! 1154 00:42:46,189 --> 00:42:48,815 What do you think? 1155 00:42:48,942 --> 00:42:53,444 ♪ 1156 00:42:53,572 --> 00:42:55,738 thank you so much for everything. 1157 00:42:55,865 --> 00:42:57,574 You're very welcome, spenser. 1158 00:42:57,701 --> 00:43:01,452 (mixed chatter) 1159 00:43:01,621 --> 00:43:06,749 ♪ 1160 00:43:06,876 --> 00:43:07,959 lucas! 1161 00:43:08,086 --> 00:43:08,585 Lucas! 1162 00:43:08,712 --> 00:43:11,254 Yo! 1163 00:43:11,381 --> 00:43:14,382 ♪