- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
Columbia Christmas Break Session
ORGANIZATION: Home Works of America, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
Dec 27th through the 30th Home Works will repair the homes of the elderly, disabled and disadvantaged with volunteers from all over the Southeast. Volunteers will use their hands and their hearts to repair roofs, paint homes, and give witness to the Christmas spirit in a powerful way through their actions.
Please visit www.HomeWorksofAmerica.org for more information and to sign up online. The session costs $85 to help defray meals and overnight accomodations for those wishing to attend. There is an option to work from home during the session and no fee is necessary.
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About Home Works of America, Inc.
Location:
3823 West Beltline Blvd., Columbia, SC 29204, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to show God's love for all through service to others and to assist others in their faith journey. Home Works' activities focus on providing home repairs to homeowners in need, assisting youth in their development and empowering communities to meet the needs of its members.
Description
Home Works' activities will focus on providing home repairs to homeowners in need, assisting youth in their development and empowering communities to meet the needs of its members.
Home Works began in 1996 repairing homes of the elderly and disadvantaged with the targeted volunteer being a youth led by an adult mentor. The repair sessions are for safety and structure and last between one-day to one-week in length. We serve cities in GA, NC, SC and Zorritos, Peru.
Homeowners must own their home in an area we serve and only have passive sources of income such as Social Security, Pension and Disability. Repairs range from building a wheelchair ramp, installing grab bars, repairing a leaking roof, painting, to plumbing and electric work.
These repairs allow the homeowner to remain in their home as they age if they so desire and most importantly they are conveyed hope.
Since 1996, over 1,200 homes have been repaired by over 14,000 volunteers. Over 98% of every dollar received is spent on program expenses. As a result, Home Works has received the South Carolina Secretary of State's Angel Award.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various HomesColumbia, SC 29201
DATE POSTED
October 23, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Renovation
- Project Management
- Construction
- Relationship Building
- Home Repair
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- to attend overnight stay (or 13 if accompanied)