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World Changers volunteers return in July; CRA confirms program boundaries and homeowner support
Summary
Panama City staff said World Changers volunteers completed spring-break work in Glenwood and will return the week of July 6 to work in Millville and Downtown North; staff clarified homeowners receive materials and World Changers provides labor; applications are open within preapproved boundaries.
City staff updated the CRA board that World Changers volunteers worked in the Glenwood neighborhood during spring break and will return the week of July 6 to serve blocks in Millville and Downtown North.
Staff said the program supplies labor and the CRA provides materials; homeowners in preapproved boundary areas complete a simple application and are not required to provide volunteer labor. The team has partnered locally for a decade, and staff said the spring-break pilot (about 18 volunteers) completed one house in three days, while summer deployments typically bring 40260 volunteers.
Staff explained the program uses predetermined boundary areas to keep volunteer teams concentrated for efficient mobilization; last year's response produced high demand in Millville, so that area will be emphasized in July. Staff also noted outreach tactics including door-to-door flyer distribution and evening canvassing to reach more applicants and maximize participation.
Staff encouraged commissioners to help distribute flyers and participate in canvassing; staff will provide application flyers and QR codes for residents in the Downtown North and Millville districts.
