Joplin volunteers impact lives with Brush With Kindness effort
These workers are part of Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity's 'A Brush with Kindness' program.Today, they built a new wheelchair ramp and did some light yard work for a homeowner who would not have been able to do the work themselves. These volunteers are from several agencies, including 'Hearts and Hammers' and 'Mercy Orthopedic Hospital and Clinic' in Galena.
The volunteers say while they don't get paid for their work, what they do get is worth more than money.
'It's just the way they react. They're so grateful, and nine times out of ten, they're speechless. 'I don't know how to thank you,' and I hear that all the time,' said Todd Brothers, Hearts and Hammers.
'We'd like to do it more. We have a lot of willing volunteers, and one of the best ways to engage with volunteers is through the Brush with Kindness program. Those are lighter, outside repairs that if you can handle a rake, then we could use your help with it,' said Scott Clayton, Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity Executive Director of Operations.
Since its inception in 2013, 'A Brush with Kindness' has helped more than 450 projects in the Joplin area.
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