I am sure you have heard of “Habitat for Humanity” but have you heard of “Rebuilding Toombs-Montogomery County?” The project grew out of the Toombs-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Toombs-Montgomery, an annual training session for out future leaders. “Rebuilding” selects several local homeowners and repairs, renovates and updates their homes, primarily with regard to safety issues e.g. stairway rails, rotten floors, leaking roofs, etc.
“Rebuilding Together” is a national non-profit organization which promotes the rehabilitation of homes for low income owners, particularly the elderly and disabled.
The date this year’s Toombs-Montgomery project is October 20, 2007. The organizers are in the process of selecting homes, planning the work and organizing the volunteers. Churches, civic clubs, businesses, contractors, builders and volunteers generally are encouraged to join the effort. Since this is the first year, the project will last only one day and will provide assistance to 2 to 5 homes.
The project is still looking for groups and people to sign up to do the work, as well as provide and contribute to the purchase of materials.
They are also still evaluating potential homes that need assistance in becoming safe for the occupants.
Sounds like a local “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” If you are interested in being a part of this year’s Rebuilding Toombs-Montogomery call The Chamber of Commerce, 912-537-4466.
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