Day of Service 2010

Stake: Roswell Ga

Community Partners: HomeStretch, Intersect group
Religious Partners:none Organization Served: HomeStretch
Influencers: Steve Watson, HomeStretch; Robert Jordan, Intersect group
Total people involved: 75
Total volunteer hours: 375

Homestretch is an organization that owns a small neighborhood of homes with 27 residences in Roswell.  They offer temporary fully furnished accommodations for homeless families trying to get on their feet again.  During the course of their temporary stay, participants must be actively working or in pursuit of employment.  Adults must attend all required counseling and workshops (600 hours) designed to teach life skills and preparation for sustainable employment.  Must be drug free.
The Roswell Ward provided extensive landscaping improvement and maintenance. ·      Large amount of mulch was spread throughout the Homestretch neighborhood; Flowers were planted; Plants were redistributed to needed areas;New landscaping with new plants, flowers and mulch were designed and installed in undeveloped areas at the front entrance;All lawns in the neighborhood cut and edged;Weeds throughout the neighborhood removed;Interior painting of some residences;Bushes trimmed; General clean-up

Contact Person: Brooke Hunter

Name of Organization:

Homestretch

Location and Time:

113 Millbrook Cir   Roswell, Ga
8am through noon.

Activity/responsibility:

Volunteers will implement the plans and vision of Homestretch officials consisting of clearing, preparing and landscaping the entrance and perimeter surrounding the homes in the Homestretch neighborhood.

Tools or skills required:

Roto-tillers, bobcat supplied by Homestretch, shovels, rakes

Ages:

no age limits

Additional Notes:

Download flyer:

Links: www.homestretch.com

Contact Person: Mike Bothwell 770-518-1828

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