Republic Services Helps Every Third Saturday

This month, we were thrilled to be able to bring Republic Services, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, Nokomis East Neighborhood Association, MidCountry Bank, Boston Scientific, Empirehouse, and Biffs together to support local veterans by making improvements to Every Third Saturday’s soon-to-be new Minneapolis location.  Every Third Saturday provides services to veterans in need and their families.  Together, we renovated the facility and built a community garden, and we celebrated the day with a tree planting ceremony dedicated to veterans. In addition, the event also included a Veterans’ Service Fair offering services for homeless and struggling veterans and their families.

We are grateful to everyone who came together to make this project possible!  By providing repairs and improvements to Every Third Saturday’s new facility, we will enhance their ability to serve veterans in need in our community. Check out some of the news coverage of our project at Every Third Saturday here and here.

Ramp Team Restores Homeowner’s Independence

Our Ramp Team recently constructed a ramp for Marge, who has problems with her knees and isn’t able to navigate even the smallest step.  As a result, she has not been able to leave her house for three years.  Thanks to the hard work of the Ramp Team, Marge can now go outside again, and she was truly overwhelmed by the help she received.  Thanks to our amazing Ramp Team for changing lives one ramp at a time!

Catholic Heart Workcamp Helps Several Families in Need

We’d like to send a special shout out the Catholic Heart Workcamp who volunteered with us this month.  The team painted three houses, including a mobile home where the person was going to be evicted if the home was not painted.  They also cleaned up a yard that was cited by the City, stained a ramp, and helped out in our warehouse. 

The Team Leads, Jeff Hanel and Mary McLaren, wrote this in a note to us: “We had another great year. Thank you for all you do for our community and for allowing us to share in your mission.  God Bless you, your team, your volunteers, and all you serve!”  We look forward to partnering with you again next year!

Wells Fargo Continues to Help our Neighbors in Need

Thanks to Wells Fargo this month — they worked with a Minneapolis family over three project days by repairing drywall, cleaning, and repairing flooring.  We are extremely grateful for the support of Wells Fargo as we work to revitalize homes and neighborhoods in need!