Abilene State Supported Living Center
2019-03-16 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Abilene State Supported Living Center, 2501 Mable Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Signups for “Saturday, March 16th – Abilene State Supported Living Center @ 2501 Maple Street signup sheet”
Volunteers needed to painting the living centers of adults with moderate to sever mental/physical disabilities, many requiring TOTAL care. Asking all volunteers to be ON TIME and meet at the FLAG POLE no later than 10 minutes BEFORE “Show Time”.
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2019-04-13 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Abilene State Supported Living Center, 2501 Mable Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
This Saturday!
We’re painting a home at the Abilene State Supportive Living Center (ASSLC). The ASSLC houses hundreds of adults with moderate to severe mental and physical disorders. There are TWO shifts, so if you want to work BOTH, please make sure to sign up for each.
Saturday, 13 April: Abilene State Supported Living Center – 2501 Maple Street signup sheet
MEET BY THE FLAGPOLE! We will be painting bedrooms for adults with mental disabilities who require partial to complete care. The ABSSLC strives hard to make sure their facilities do not look “institutionalized”, but it’s a lot to do, so they need our help. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on! PLEASE ARRIVE 5 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SHIFT!!
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP CLICK HERE

Phase II Painting - Abilene Swim Club
2019-04-27 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Abilene Swim Club, 301 Ruidosa Ave, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Abilene Swim Club (ASC) –
Where Family Fun & Affordability Meet!
ASC is a non-profit that provides a wonderful swimming pool (and other activities) environment for families that couldn’t afford otherwise. Their low-cost memberships do not leave much room for updates, so our volunteers will provide the muscle to stretch their dollars. In return, all volunteers will be invited to a PRIVATE SWIM PARTY after our annual banquet!
For more information and/or to volunteer, click on the CLICK HERE

Merkel House Painting Project
2019-07-13 08:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Merkel 2019 Painting, 117 County Road 353, Merkel, TX, 79536, United States
Complete Our First House Paint of the Year! Saturday, July 13th.

One shift to finish the Merkel House
Mr. Boden is a disabled veteran in Merkel Texas who got a new wheelchair ramp last year; however, the NEW ramp on the OLD house doesn’t look too good to Mrs. Boden! We need volunteers to take this VETERAN’s home from DRAB to FAB!!
Oh, and they’ve picked a BOLD color… TURQUOISE!!
Mr. Boden is a disabled veteran out in Merkel Texas who got a new wheelchair ramp last year; however, the NEW ramp on the OLD house doesn’t look too good to Mrs. Boden! We need volunteers to take this VETERAN’s home from DRAB to FAB!! As the home is difficult to find, we need all volunteers to meet at the VFW located at 1049 Veterans Drive (across from Dyess AFB). Because of limited parking, we are asking volunteers to carpool. IF WILLING TO WORK ALL DAY, please remember to sign up for EACH shift. Lunch will be provided for those who work a double shift, and ALL volunteers will receive a FREE Dyess We Care Team shirt. The Team Leaders for this project is MSgt Ryan Velarde.
As the home is difficult to find, we need all volunteers to meet at 0830 SHARP at the VFW (1049 Veterans Drive). Because of limited parking, we are asking volunteers to carpool. ALL volunteers will receive a FREE Dyess We Care Team shirt. The Team Leaders for this project is MSgt Ryan Velarde. We only need one shift to complete this project!
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Cactus Lion's Club Fish Fry
2019-09-28 15:00 - 21:00 UTC | St Paul United Methodist Church, 525 Beech Street, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Saturday September 28: Cactus Lions Club Fish Fry,
St Paul United Methodist Church
525 Beech Street, Abilene
PROCEEDS HELP FUND LIONS CLUB CAMP FOR DISABLED CHILDREN!
Help disabled children go to camp! We need volunteers to assist with this year’s Cactus Lions Club Annual Fish Fry. All proceeds benefit the Lions Club Camp for Disabled Children. VOLUNTEERS EAT FOR FREE!! The Team Leaders for this project is SSgt Kevin and Mrs. Nicole Ellis.
Volunteers needed to set up, meal prep, serve and clean-up. ALL VOLUNTEERS EAT FOR FREE!! Choice of two shifts.
TO VOLUNTEER CLICK HERE

Oak Street House Painting Project
2019-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 1501 Oak Street, 1501 Oak Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Granny beat stage 4 cancer, but she’s still too short to paint her house. We know, because she tried!
Saturday, October 19th @ 1501 Oak Street
Help us give Granny the Home Make-Over she’s been dreaming about! She’s so confident in our abilities, she’s letting us pick the paint colors!! And it WON’T be the beige color you see in the pictures!!
All we have are some minor touch-ups and to finish painting the back.In addition, IF we can get some talented carpenters, we would LOVE to install a NEW front door for Granny! Not only was she the victim of cancer, she’s been the victim of a break-in. Her door has a “make-shift” locking mechanism, because it no longer shuts and locks.
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Bowie Street House Painting
2020-01-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 1141 S. Bowie Dr., 1141 S Bowie Dr, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Saturday, January 11 @ 1141 S. Bowie Dr. signup sheet
THIS SATURDAY – Finishing Granny’s House (As seen on KTAB News)
DESPERATELY trying to finish up our Ultimate Granny Christmas, painting both inside & out of her home, so that we can get to our next recipients.
This Saturday we need volunteers to do “touchups”, paint Granny’s hallway, stain her new kitchen pass-through, apply cedar to her porch, add an awning and shutters, and give her the kitchen of her dreams! CARPENTERS NEEDED!! We need ALL HANDS ON DECK!!
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Greater Abilene Kiwanis Club Chili Supper
2020-02-22 15:30 - 21:30 UTC | Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, 79601, United States
All proceeds benefiting local Children’s charities….
The annual Kawanis Child Dinner raises funds that benefits several LOCAL CHILDREN’S CHARITIES! This even raises nearly $50K each year! We need volunteers for the TWO shifts: the first is helping serve and run the dinning area and the second is for MUSCLE for the TEAR DOWN shift! Wear your WCT shirt (We’ll have some there if you don’t have one or need a new one) and arrive at the Abilene Civic Center (also known as the Event Center, downtown Abilene) or 1100 N. 6th Street. COME EARLY AND EAT FOR FREE!! The Team Leader for this event is SSgt Susie Goddard.
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Cactus Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
2020-03-07 15:00 - 21:00 UTC | First Baptist Church, 1333 N 2nd Street, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Need volunteers for the Cactus Lions Club’s 43rd Annual Spaghetti Supper – Saturday, March 7th!
All the proceeds from this event help support the Lions Club Camp for Disabled Children in San Antonio, TX. A FEW HOURS OF YOUR TIME HELPS SEND DISABLED CHILDREN TO SUMMER CAMP!
VOLUNTEERS EAT FOR FREE! PLUS, we’ll have our brand new Dyess We Care Team 20th Anniversary volunteer t-shirts for the FIRST time ever – FREE for all volunteers!
For more details and/or to volunteer select the “Volunteer Signup Sheet!” located below.
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(With Famous Secret Sauce)
***Benefits***
Handicapped Children
HIGHLAND CHURCH OF CHRIST
425 highland Avenue
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Shifts from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

"Glitter House" Project
2020-11-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Glitter House Project, 541 Westmoreland Street, Abilene, TX, 79603
“Glitter House” Project, the Finale!
Saturday November 7th
One Shift Only From 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Manuel is ill, having to endure regular dialysis treatments. His home is in desperate need of repair, MUCH of which we can NOT do. However, it is also in need of painting and replacing some dry-rotted boards, WHICH IS SOMETHING WE CAN DO!
Brace yourself, because Manuel has paining his sidewalk green and sprinkled it with glitter in an attempt to make his home more “cheerful”. We’re going to see if we can’t do a better job with that!
To volunteer and get the location information, click on the “Volunteer Here” button below. All volunteers will receive a FREE Dyess We Care Team t-shirt, and FREE lunch for anyone working both shifts.
PLEASE bring a mask for when you’re interacting with the home owner or close proximity to another volunteer.
VOLUNTEER HERE!
*** PLEASE PARK AT ABILENE HIGH SCHOOL ON N.6TH AND SHELTON STREET!! The streets have limited parking, and Westmoreland is only a block away. ***

Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner
2020-11-25 10:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, 79601, United States
This Wednesday, November 25 – Providing Thanksgiving Dinner to those in need.
The Dyess We Care Team will be responsible for providing and serving desserts at the annual Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner. Due to COVID, this will be a drive-through service; however, we still ask volunteers to wear a mask.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER Click On the Volunteer Signup Link Below

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United Way Winter Lightfest
2020-11-27 18:00 - 2020-12-26 22:00 (America/New_York) | Winter Light Fest, 2250 E N 10th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Time to get FESTIVE!!
We need volunteers to manage parking for this event, which raises money benefiting TWENTY-SEVEN local charities! HUGE community impact!
This will be ongoing through December 26th, so we will have plenty of opportunities. RECEIVE A FREE DYESS WE CARE TEAM HOODIE WHEN YOU VOLUNTEER 3 OR MORE TIMES (Through the Holiday Season; More chances to volunteer during the upcoming weekends)!!
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Winter Lightfest is BIGGER, BRIGHTER, and BETTER in 2020!
Friday – Sunday,
November 27 – December 13
The week of Christmas, December 17 – 23
Final night – December 26
Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Last admission granted at 9:00 p.m.

Bring on the joy! Bring on the cheer!

Veterans Training Center
2021-03-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Friends For Life, 400 Oak Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Saturday, March 13th!
Helping Our Own! Creating a Veteran Training Center at the Veterans Association new location! Currently a completely UNUSED upstairs that will serve to provide a variety of services for our Veterans.
Veterans Training Center 400 Oak Street
Volunteers are needed to paint and decorate the future Veterans Administration’s training center. When complete, this center will provide much needed training to veterans like money management, benefits awareness, PTSD groups, job fairs and more! FAR REACHING IMPACT TO OUR OWN MILITARY MEMBERS! Everyone receives a FREE Dress We Care Team shirt, and those who sign-up for each shift will receive lunch on us!
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP SHEET

We Care Team Recognition
2021-04-06 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Dyess AFB Memorial Museum and Linear Air Park, 800 Arnold Blvd, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Our BEST sponsor, Star Dealership, is going to feature The Dyess We Care Team on their new web page as their TOP organization they support.
We would like a HUGE photo op!
We need our volunteers to dawn their BEST (meaning the least paint stains) Dyess We Team t-shirts (or tank-tops) and assemble at 5:00pm on Tuesday, April 6 at the Dyess AFB Memorial Museum and Linear Air Park, 800 Arnold Blvd.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A FREE PIZZA PARTY!!
To volunteer, please click on the “FREE PIZZA” below and sign up (so we know how many pizzas to get!
FREE PIZZA

Global Samaritan
2021-05-20 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Global Samaritan, 2074 North 1st Street, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Global Samaritan
2074 N.1st Street
Thursday, May 20th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Global Samaritan helps organizations to help those in need who are facing hardship, crisis and disaster – ALL OVER THE WORLD! Now THEY need help tearing down walls. Need volunteers to help SMASH walls at Global Samaritan. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Two shifts available.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Ben Richey Game Room Make-Over
2021-05-22 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Ben Richey Boy’s Ranch, 501 Ben Richey Drive, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Saturday, May 22! Help the boys of The Ben Richey Boy’s Ranch. Who are they? Let’s just say good kids from bad situations.
One of those BAD SITUATIONS is… THEIR GAME ROOM!
OMG! Nothing but boring white walls! HOWEVER, we’re about to change all that… with YOUR help! We need volunteers to help ROCK THEIR WORLD with color! See above for our design inspiration!
For more information and to volunteer, click on the “Volunteer Here!” below.

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Project Graduation
2021-05-29 21:30 - 2021-05-30 06:00 (America/New_York) | Dodge Jones Sports Youth Center, 1042 Loop 322, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Saturday, May 29th through
Sunday, May 30th
Come PARTY with the graduating class of 2021! At the same time you’re serving ALL the people of Abilene! By providing a safe drug and alcohol free environment for our high school seniors to celebrate, you help rid the streets of drunk drivers.
HELP PROTECT THE COMMUNITY,
BECOME A
GUARDIAN OF THE GRADUATES!
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Mother's Day Out - Day Care Make-Over
2021-06-19 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | First Christian Church, 5133 Antilley Road, Abilene, TX, 79606, United States
Saturday, June 19th
First Christian Church
5133 Antilley Rd, Beginning at 9:00 am
WE are the interior decorators!!
*** House located N.W. corner of Church ***
<< If you’re going to have lunch for us, please sign-up for “Lunch” between Noon – 1300 >>
The First Christian Church wants to use their Chaplain home as a Mother’s Day Out and eventually a full day care facility to serve the community. Currently the operate from another location, and they have several Dyess parents who use their services. They have left all the designs up to US!!
This Saturday is Stage 4- EVERYTHING is “almost done”, but NOTHING is complete! Touch-ups, Gumballs, more room decorations and finish playground! We’ll start at 0900 and work until lunch. Morning shift can stay and eat, and afternoon shift can come early and join us – BUT SIGN UP FOR LUNCH, so our Church Ladies know how much to bring!
Volunteers will also receive a FREE Dyess We Care Team shirt or tank-top.
Team Leaders for this project are SrA Alexis Hernandez and A1C Ashton Morris
Click on the link below to volunteer or for more information.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

We Care Team Awards Banquet
2021-07-31 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | MCM Elegante Suites – Abilene, 4250 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene, TX, 79606, United States
Dyess We Care Team 20/21 Anniversary Awards Banquet
Saturday, July 31st @ 5:00 pm
MCM Elegante’ Suits
Join us for The Dyess We Care Team 20/21 Anniversary Awards Banquet, Saturday, July 31st at the MCM Elegante’ Suits.
Our Masters of Ceremony is Judge Downing Bolls with closing comments by Mayor Anthony Williams.
Dinner is a DELUX Texas Burger Bar with French fries and coleslaw and Life Of Pie providing desserts!
Y’all hear right folks, an awards banquet where the dress is PIC-NIC CASUAL, meaning where you fancies shorts and cleanest Dyess We Care Team shirt (You know, the one with the least paint on it)!
All attending will also receive not one but TWO Dyess We Care Team scrapbooks – a $30 value, FOR FREE!!
In fact, DINNER IS FREE, TOO through the generosity of The Star Family of Dealers! We only ask for a small donation to help off-set the cost of the awards. Get your tickets by clicking “We Care Team Awards Banquet Tickets” link below.
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Shelton Street Project
2021-09-25 08:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 557 Shelton Street, 557 Shelton Street, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Saturday, September 25th
Time To Help a Granny and her Grandkids!
557 Shelton Street
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Granny now has her Grandkids, and this family needs a little JOY! Granny wants her home painting, and the kids want a playground… well, we THINK they do, we didn’t ask. WE JUST GOT THEM ONE!
We’re going to paint the house, and unbeknown to the kids – install a new backyard playground!All volunteers will receive a FREE Dyess We Care Team shirt, and we will provide lunch for those working both shifts.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

South 17th Street Project
2021-10-09 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | South 7th Project, 1926 S 17th Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
South 17th Street Project!!
Disabled couple (husband had a stroke) on a fixed income and kids out of state needs help fixing and painting their home. This Saturday is stage three (final)- more carpentry and BOLD colors!

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Soul Fire Cafe
2022-02-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Soul Fire Cafe, 341 3rd Street, Dyess AFB, TX, 79605, United States
Soul Fire Cafe’ Make Over!
GOT MUSCLE!!?? Hope so, because we got a LOT of stuff to move into storage! If you aint got muscle… GOT TRUCK!!! :o)
Step 1: Move donated items from Brook’s home (on base), take to storage area and assemble.
Step 2: Scrap floors, Remove flooring (Ready to get some GAINZ?)
Step 3: Remove dropdown and bar (We HOPE!)
Step 4: CLEAN
We hope you’ll be part of the BIGGEST Dyess We Care Team project in our (over) 21 year history!
Click on the volunteer link below for more info!
TO VOLUNTEER CLICK HERE

N Mockingbird Lane Paint Project
2022-08-27 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 2450 N Mockingbird Paint, 2450 North Mockingbird Lane, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Saturday, August 27th
2450 North Mockingbird Lane
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
After nearly 6 months of Cafe’ renovations, it’s time to get back to what we do – PAINT HOUSES! This will be our FIRST house painting project of OUR “New Year”. This one is for a disabled Army Veteran.
Please click the “Volunteer Here” for more info and to volunteer.
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Boys & Girls Club Make Over
2023-03-04 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 1301 Clinton Street, 1301 Clinton Street, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
East side Martinez Elementary 1301 Clinton Street
Need volunteers for paint and minor carpentry for a Boys & Girls Club makeover! We’re trying to get this done BEFORE spring break!
Need volunteers to help “make over” a Boys & Girls Club before spring break.
Lunch provided at Noon on Saturday, and Sunday after we’re done.
The Team Leader for this project is A1C Stephen “Ready to Roll” Schroll
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Noah Project Paint Project
2023-03-11 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Noah Project, 5802 Texas Ave, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Noah Project – Come Help Victims of Domestic Abuse
We need volunteers to put a fresh coat of paint on some walls. We’re going to paint the cafeteria, create a more inviting reception area and make the laundry room FUN for the Mom’s and kiddos!
The project is this Saturday, and we have a morning and afternoon shift. We will provide lunch for those working BOTH shifts, so if you’re helping all day, make sure to sign-up for both shifts.
Saturday March 11th – Noah Project, 5802 Texas Avenue
9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
Need volunteers to paint rooms at Noah Project, a center for abused spouses. The Team Leader for this project is SrA Dustin Brooks. Those working both shifts PLEASE complete the form for both morning and afternoon because Noah is providing lunch.
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Serenity Suites Makeover
2023-04-15 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Saturday, April 15th
Install new sinks – Serenity Suites
Building 7234, Dyess AFB
More Info To Come

Serenity Suites Makeover - Paint
2023-04-29 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | TX
Serenity Suites Maker Over
Painting Project
Saturday, April 29th beginning at 9:00 am
Building 7234, Dyess AFB
Saturday, April 29th & Sunday, April 30th signup sheet
Currently known as the First Sergeant’s “Cool Down Rooms”, soon will become their Serenity Suites, offering a safe haven for Airmen in times of need. Currently outdated and drab, soon will be modern and FAB! Part “A” will consist of painting the ceiling, priming doors and trim, and organizing donated items.
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Durango Drive House Painting Project
2023-06-17 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 5450 Durango Dr, 5450 Durango Dr, Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Mr. Howard Brown is a preacher who undergoes dialysis 3X/week. He turns 93 years old this month, and he has prayed for someone to come help fix his home. We will provide lunch and birthday cake!. IWe will present FIVE specialty coins to those who bring in the MOST newvolunteers! These MUST be people who have NOT done a Dyess We Care Team project in the past 12 months! So, Bring a Friend, Bring a Coworker, Bring a Supervisor, Bring a Shirt, Bring a Chief, Bring a Commander…

Saturday June 17th
5450 Durango Dr

09:00 AM – 3:00 PM
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Camp Tonkawa Project
2023-10-07 09:00 - 2023-10-08 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Camp Tonkawa, 4117 FM 89, Tuscola, TX, 79562, United States
FIRST TIME BACK SINCE COVID! A DYESS WE CARE TEAM FAVORITE!!
Camp Tonkawa Campout Project!
Saturday & Sunday, October 7th & 8th
Camp Tonkawa
4117 FM 89, Tuscola, TX. 79562
Get ready, folks, because we’re about to embark on an epic adventure that will not only surprise the Boy Scouts (and Girl Scouts, and other children’s groups who use the campground) but also make a splash in our own lives! Picture this: a campsite all to ourselves, a mission to complete, and a poolside party that’s going to be legendary. Are you in?
Our mission, should we choose to accept it (and we absolutely should), is to paint their picnic pavilion. And guess what? It’s conveniently located right next to the swimming pool! I don’t know about you, but that’s what I call serendipity. We’re talking about a weekend filled with camaraderie, paintbrushes, and a whole lot of fun.
Now, we’re not just doing this for ourselves. We’re doing it to brighten the lives of hundreds of children who use this campsite. Imagine their faces when they return and find their pavilion transformed! That’s the kind of impact we’re making, and it feels pretty amazing.
UPDATE: Due to algae, a pool party will NOT be possible this weekend. Plus, it’s going to be a bit cool, which is PERFECT paint weather!
Get ready for an epic adventure! We’re taking over a campsite, with a mission: painting a pavilion next to the pool. Join us for a weekend of fun, camaraderie, and impact. After Saturday’s hard work, it’s pool party time at 1600! Let’s make memories and a difference together.

The Team Leader is SSgt Onesimo Gonzales.

CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP

North 8th Street Paint Project
2023-11-11 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 1742 North 8th Street, 1742 North 8th Street, Abilene, TX, 79603, United States
Saturday, November 11th @ 1742 N. 8th Street
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
We Are Almost Done But There Is Still More Work To Be Completed
We Need Your Help!
Mr. Gibson, a 65-year-old on $900/month disability benefits, faces fines due to his home not meeting city code. Despite trying to paint and repair it, his back pain hinders progress. Resolving these issues is crucial to preserving his cherished home.
We are ALMOST done! We just need to finish up the trim! We’ll have to work in the afternoon, because you need 60 degrees to paint outside.
PLEASE CARPOOL IF YOU CAN! You might need to park at a school located just a couple of houses down, WEST of the home.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
