Local Youth and MCCF Board Members Ready to Paint!
The first self-help rehabilitation housing project is ready for a fresh coat of paint! The home is receiving two new energy efficient windows, a new roof, a new faucet, lead-based paint mitigation, and new GFI outlets. The next step is to paint the exterior of the home. Local youth, under the leadership of Gene Richeson, and several members of the MCCF board have agreed to meet at the home on May 29th to tackle the painting.
The youth program is a genesis of study circles. During study circles, the need for help around the community became clear. A city council member suggested that youth who have been assigned community service should be able to help do work in the community. The local coordinator of the youth community service program, Bj Hawkins, teamed up with Gene Richeson to provide supervision of youth who do work in town. They do a number of projects in the community and are a great benefit for those in need.