In our mountain community, some years ago, local contractors got together and used their own monies to repair homes of those in need.
That program today is Rebuilding Together. This Saturday, the date for the work on five mountain homes, coincides with Rotarian at Work volunteer day.
Trade people will repair roofs, paint houses, pour concrete, repair plumbing and wiring. Their labor and much of the materials are donated. Volunteers clean, paint, rake and do wonderful work for the community.
For information http://rimoftheworld.net/columns/neufeld/rebuilding_day_christmas
This link reaches our mountain website. And yes if you look at the pictures, you will see me on a ladder. My wife and I are volunteer leaders on a house again this year.
Who wins when the community takes on this role? It inspires the volunteers, the recipient and those who see the work happening. It causes neighbors to clean up and fix up their property. It helps to raise home values in the community.
In the end, trimming trees, raking yards, cleaning up trash, repairing leaks, help our planet earth and the people who live on it.
Get out and volunteer. Make a difference, just to make a difference and put a smile on someones face.
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