VIENNA, Va., and SAN JOSE, Calif. – All across the country credit union volunteers rolled up their sleeves and brushed up on their DIY skills to participate in National Rebuilding Together Day.
More than 40 volunteers from Navy Federal Credit Union worked diligently to complete projects for a group home in Alexandria, Virginia. Projects included building a fence in the backyard, interior painting and major yard clean up and landscaping.
"Navy Federal stands strong by the credit union credo of `people helping people' and participating with Rebuilding Together is a wonderful way to support those in our communities who are less fortunate," said Keasha Lee, Navy Federal spokeswoman.
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In addition, a team of 10 Navy Federal volunteers also participated with a Rebuilding Together project in Annapolis, MD, laying down flooring, painting, and building a ramp for a home owned by two Navy Federal members.
Over on the West Coast some 25 Meriwest Credit Union employees helped renovate two Pacific Autism Center for Education's children group homes – Miracle House and Morehouse in Cupertino.
P.A.C.E. operates a school for persons with autism and related developmental disabilities, serving students 6 to 22 years of age, in addition to providing six residential group homes where clients are taught daily living skills and appropriate social behavior.
"Participating in Rebuilding Together draws a great deal of satisfaction for our employees in helping others in the community," said Christopher Owen, Meriwest CU president/CEO. "We are excited to work together on improving the More House and the Miracle House in order to make a positive difference in the lives of the people who live in these homes. In addition, working together on this kind of project, we find we work better as an organization come Monday morning."
Rebuilding Together is the leading national organization that, in partnership with the community, rehabilitates the houses of low-income homeowners, elderly, disabled and nonprofit facilities.
This year an estimated 265,000 volunteers rehabilitated over 8,900 homes, in more than 1,838 cities and towns across the country.
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