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Volunteers describe Hands to Serve repairs and upcoming April event
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Summary
A 17‑year volunteer ministry, Hands to Serve, reported 2025 activities including nearly 40 completed projects after a rain date, over 200 volunteers on the rescheduled day and ongoing supply needs; the group thanked the city for grant support and requested ways for residents to find project sign‑ups.
A volunteer ministry that assists residents with property repairs and maintenance briefed the council on its activities and needs.
Herc Russell described Hands to Serve as a coalition of churches and community organizations that schedules volunteer project days to help elderly, disabled and widow homeowners with tasks such as lawn cleanup, painting, carpentry and ramp building. Russell said the April 2025 event scheduled 42 projects and more than 300 volunteers but was postponed by rain; about 40 projects were completed on the rain date with 200 volunteers and additional projects were finished throughout the year. The group said city grants have supported supplies and that higher material costs (lumber and paint) make that support important.
Councilmembers asked how residents can connect to the program; Russell said pamphlets and a QR code are available and that the group drops project sheets at the local senior center and other community locations. The council thanked the presenter and noted willingness from some members to assist with projects.
