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1,500 volunteers to fix homes in Fulton this Saturday
Councilwoman Newbille invites all to see 50 free home make-overs in Richmond’s Greater Fulton Neighborhood this Saturday: Year of planning, preparation and production realized
Rebuilding Together of Richmond to deploy 1,500 volunteers to fix homes owned by seniors with low-income and people who are disabled
The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District, invites everyone to come out and see 50 homes in the Greater Fulton Neighborhood receive free home repair make-overs this Saturday. The project includes homes owned by seniors with low-income and people who are disabled.
Produced and managed by Rebuilding Together of Richmond, the 2013 Richmond Rebuilding Day is part of a national event that locally represents a year of dedication and hundreds of hours of planning, preparation and production. Work completed up to this point has included soliciting and reviewing applications; coordination of funding and supplies; months of skilled trades work done in preparation; and, coordination and management of 1,500 community volunteers.
Examples of repairs and renovations include painting, heating/cooling systems, roofs, windows, handrails, porch repairs, lighting and removal of dangerous trip/ fall hazards.
Rebuilding Together of Richmond is a local nonprofit agency that was established in 1992 and receives its supplies and funding from Richmond-based businesses, individuals and community partners.
Homes to be repaired are chosen annually from applications submitted to Rebuilding Together of Richmond in the previous year. Criteria for assistance include: homeowners who are 55 years of age or older or have disabilities; have a household income less than $25,000; and, living in a property in a selected project area (assessed annually).
WHEN Saturday, April 27, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.WHERE Event Headquarters
Neighborhood Resource Center
1519 Williamsburg Road
Richmond, VirginiaWHO The Honorable Cynthia I. Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, East End 7th Voter District
Ms. Amy King, Executive Director, Rebuilding Together of Richmond
1,500 volunteers help rebuild Fulton community
http://www.timesdispatch.com/local/city-of-richmond/volunteers-help-rebuild-fulton-community/article_9cc23890-8cc9-54cd-a1cb-14ddda31c5be.html
Awesome project though it irks me a bit to see Newbille horning in trying to grab credit. Does the city/Newbille actually have any ties to this? It’s all volunteers right? A city that can’t get shit done takes credit for real progress by citizens…
It has never been, nor should it be, the role of the City to fix people’s own properties. I’m sure the City at least had to coordinate 43 building permits, which is no small feat. And connecting individuals to volunteers is a lot of heavy lifting for someone. This is a good project that should be emulated. I’m hard pressed to find a single negative.
I have to agree with Alex, Newbille sounds as if she personally sponsored this. It’s clear that Rebuilding Together of Richmond organized this, and I agree with #3 that connecting that many volunteers is pretty incredible. Otherwise, it’s an awesome project.
@3 – I wasn’t suggesting that the city should have done this instead. Was just pointing out that because they didn’t, it’s kind of obnoxious for them to be trying to grab credit. I think it’s because of a lack of good things they’ve actually done.
What a great program! Helping people fix their homes helps the entire community. The elderly and disabled are able to stay in their homes longer, reducing premature placement in nursing homes and improving the quality of life for the residents.
Rebuilding Together has come to Greater Fulton as a result of the wonderful work of the Greater Fulton’s Future project, which Dr. Newbille has been very much involved in making a success. Please come over to Fulton and see all that’s been going on here! We would love to show you our community.
I love it when communities can come together like this.