Report of Completed Service Events

Texarkana, TX -Service on Both Sides of the State Line - 2 Part Project

Stake: Shreveport Louisiana

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Community Partners: City of Texarkana, TX , Housing Authority of Texarkana, TX, Guaranty Bond Bank, Partnership for the Pathways, Pleasant Grove High School Leadership Class, Walmart, Sherwin Williams, Waste Management, & Snyder Painting and Construction
Organization Served: City of Texarkana, TX, Rose Hill Neighborhood -on behalf of (Ms. Lillie Thurston and Mr. Curtis Fischer)
Influencers: Vicki Melde -Marketing Director Texarkana, TX, Lynn Henry-Chief Building Official City of Texarkana, TX
Total people involved: 50
Total volunteer hours: 1190 (includes 590 planning hours)

The homes of 2 needy elderly homeowners were repaired, painted, and yards cleaned thus bringing the homes up to required building code. Each home took an entire 10 hour day.

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Contact Person: avercher

Scheduled Events

May 1, 2010 - Service on Both Sides of the State Line - Rose Hill Neighborhood

Name of Organization:

Spearheading this effort is the LDS Church in support of the City of Texarkana, Texas

Location and Time:

May 1st, 2010

Kick off is at 9:00 a.m. at LDS Church at 3701 Moores Lane, Texarkana, TX 75503.
Grab and Go breakfast and receive work assignments

Activity/responsibility:

2 homes of senior citizens will be brought up the Building Standards code with repairs and painting.

Tools or skills required:

Painting skills and minor carpentry skills.
Bring brushes, rollers and extensions, trays, ladders, tarps, masking or painter’s

Ages:

12+

Additional Notes:

Please bring your own lunch & WATER!

Download flyer:

Links:

Contact Person: Jileen Platt

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