We received the following press release from Flat River Outreach Ministries.
FROM Repair & Restore Event
FROM (Flat River Outreach Ministries) is holding a spring clean up across our community April 23.
Available to Lowell Area School District residents, approximately 100 volunteers will assist with projects including: small outdoor repair, raking, gutter cleaning, trimming and other yard work.
Led by volunteer Bob Rogers is the first event of the year for FROM’s Repair & Restore program (formerly known as Neighbor to Neighbor).
“We know there are many lovely people in our community that need an extra hand raking their leaves, climbing a ladder and cleaning out the gutters or straightening a fence post,” Rogers said. “We know there are needs similar to these in our community and FROM wants to help.”
Repair & Restore events had been an annual fall event but were paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. FROM held one small Repair & Restore event in 2021 and FROM is excited to bring back a larger event this year.
“We’re excited to start Repair & Restore events back up,” Monica Light, FROM Program Manager said. “We had to pause them during the pandemic for the safety of our participants and volunteers. We’re excited to see the community come together for this spring event.”
Anyone looking to have repairs or clean up at their home is welcome to call the FROM Connections Office at 616-897-8260 or sign up in person during weekly Food Pantry hours (Tuesday 2-4PM, Wednesday 5-7PM or Friday 10AM-Noon). Space is limited. Registering does not guarantee a spot but does guarantee your application will be reviewed. Families who live in the Lowell Area School District and make 300% of the Federal Poverty Level or have an expressed need are eligible to register.
“At FROM, we’re all about helping our neighbors and one way we can is helping with a few yards,” Rogers said. “Do you need help with your yard? Do you want to help with a yard? Give FROM a call and let us know!”
FROM is also looking for 100 volunteers to participate in the clean up event! Due to this event being participant facing, all volunteers must be 18 or older and out of school. Current volunteers are welcome to contact Erynn, Volunteer Coordinator, directly. New FROM volunteers are invited to call FROM at 616-897-8260 or fill out a volunteer interest form: https://fromlowell.org/volunteer-interest-form/
To Have a Team at your Home
To register, either call the FROM Connections Office at 616-897-8260 or during weekly Food Pantry Hours (Tuesday 2-4PM, Wednesday 5-7PM or Friday 10AM-Noon). Registration is required and space is limited.
To Volunteer At the Spring Clean Up
New FROM volunteers are invited to call FROM at 616-897-8260 or fill out a volunteer interest form: https://fromlowell.org/volunteer-interest-form/.
Current volunteers are welcome to contact Erynn, Volunteer Coordinator directly.
About FROM: FROM is a human services nonprofit in Lowell, Mich. FROM offers 13 different programs for families and individuals in need that focus in the area of Healthy Food Options, Family Support and Connection to Resources. Each year Flat River Outreach Ministries serves more than 600 families and individuals living in the Lowell Area School District who make 300% of the poverty line or less – or have an expressed need.
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