(Quad Cities, IA) - Service to humanity is the best work of life. It's not just part of our creed but our DNA as Jaycees members. 100% Volunteer driven Jaycees of the Quad Cities give countless hours and donations to make our community a better place to live, work and play.
During the four hour work session, the Jaycees will help a disadvantaged home owner make improvements to their home. Duties include :
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Prep and painting a bedroom
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Prep and painting a hallway
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Replacing a toilet and two faucets
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Installing three new ceiling fans with lights
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Removing carpet and installing a laminate floor
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Stain handicap ramp to home
"This is a project with a longstanding history for our organization. One of our former Presidents started this manyxx years ago when and it's been a staple ever since. We have a few handy helpers but mostly people want to do good work and learn from others while helping out a neighbor," said Caitlin Breedlove, project coordinator.
Working through Rebuilding Together, we work to preserve affordable home ownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing free home repairs to homeowners in-need. We not only donate our money but our time to this worth organization that directly impacts community members.
The increasing cost of living and decreasing social service budgets, leave our most vulnerable neighbors without the most basic of necessities: a warm, safe, and dry home.
"Sometimes our few hours of helping hands is all someone needs to remain in their home safely," said Jennifer Kincaid, President of Jaycees of the Quad Cities. "I mean who says no to that?"
The Jaycees of the Quad Cities supports this and other projects aimed at cleaning up our neighborhoods and community. Individuals and groups interested in volunteering with Jaycees of the Quad Cities should contact info@jayceesqc.org or call (563) 484-0041.
About Jaycees of the Quad Cities: Jaycees aim to build personal and professional relationships by work together on projects to strengthen and grow the Quad-Cities community. The Quad Cities Chapter is one of the oldest chapters in the state of Iowa and has grown to include young professionals from both sides of the Mississippi River. They pride themselves on blending social opportunities with service - like planning the annual Bridal Expo and the Brew Ha Ha that raise funds for charitable initiatives.
About Rebuilding Together Quad Cities: Rebuilding Together Quad Cities, a 501(c)(3) organization, has served over 775 families in the Quad Cities since it'sits inception. RTQC started in 1990 as Hearts and Hammers QCA. In May 2001, we changed our name to Rebuilding Together Quad Cities ("RTQC") to reflect our mission of working together to rebuild homes, communities, and lives. We are affiliated with the national office of Rebuilding Together. We work to unite people of all backgrounds in a voluntary effort to provide emergency and needed home repairs for elderly, disabled, and low income homeowners at no cost to the home owner. More recently, we are especially honored to support our nation's disabled veterans improve the safety and accessibility of their homes. Rod Jennings, (563)322-6534 rebuilding@rebuildingtogetherquadcities.org
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