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Service Opportunities Update -  December 11, 2012
Greetings! 
 
 
This week we had four projects that were completed this week. 
  
Sheetrock Project - Pella.  A couple in Pella needed assistance fixing the sheet rock on the ceiling of a couple places in their home. Thanks to Kyle Nelson and Dave Van Gorp for their expertise and service.

 

Winterizing Project - Pella.  We had a mother with a young family who needed assistance putting up plastic in her home.  Thanks to Jamie and his family for serving.

 

House Remolding - Pella. We have a young family who has continued to work on remolding their home after they moved in they found significant mold damage. As projects come up Rod Van Genderen has lead efforts to help this family.  His team was Dylan Van Genderen, Austin Van Genderen, Lowell Ernst, Arlan Van Wyk and Kent Van Kooten.  Thank you to these gentlemen for their continued service to this family.
  
Mini Moving Project-Pella to Pleasantville.  A Grandmother who takes care of her grandchildren was awarded a Habitat Home in Pleasantville.  The ACTS furniture ministry was able to provide her with a Rocker/Recliner, a Bed, Washer and Dryer.  Thanks to Dave Van Gorp, Jeff Van Zante, Kyle Nelson and Joel Bennett for helping this family.  Also a big thank you to those who donate to the ACTS furniture ministry.

 

Blessings,
 
If you are willing to serve on any of the below projects, please contact Breanne Patel by replying to this email or calling 641-780-4503.
Roofing
Gutter and Sheeting install - Attica
Roofing Project- Attica - postponed til Spring

On your schedule

 

We've been contacted by a woman in Attica with a roof that needs re-roofed and gutters installed.   It does not appear to be highly difficult, it's pretty straight forward.

 

Volunteers Needed: 4-6 (Currently, 2 volunteer is signed up)

Project Time: 6 hrs

Team Leader: Chad Whitten
Drop off your cans and bottles to support ACTS!         
Pop Can
  
 You can now support ACTS by dropping off your cans & bottles  inside our outdoor shed 24/7/365.  Here are a couple of guidelines.
  • Please bring your empty cans & plastic bottles in bags (not loose).
  • Please keep glass separate from cans & plastic bottles. Very soon we'll have shelves installed in the shed where you can place bottles in their boxes.
  • Please put your cans & bottles inside the shed.
  • Please make sure the door is securely shut when you leave.

ACTS Prayer List

To send ACTS a prayer (for us or for someone in need), click here.

 

ACTS Wishlist

Could you help with any of these items?  If so, contact us at bpatel@actsofiowa.org
White or Gray Exterior Primer for painting projects and the Surge.
 
Ladders & scaffolding for painting and roofing projects.

Leftover construction supplies that you think others could benefit from.
 
Other items we can use on a somewhat regular basis to bless families with:
  • Couches
  • Beds
  • Kitchen Tables & Chairs
  • Empty 1 gal. ice cream buckets (for painting)
Items we DO NOT accept: 
  • TVs
  • Items in need of repair or that are unsafe
  • Soiled furniture items

For a more complete list of our project needs, please click here.


Your 2012 Service Results (YTD)


Participating Volunteers: 825

  

Total Projects Completed: 118
 
Hours Volunteered:  2358 - (59 work weeks of service!)

Families/Organizations Served: 70
 
Communities Impacted:  Pella, Knoxville, Melcher, Attica, Ottumwa, Pleasantville, Oskaloosa
 
Thanks to all our 2012 team leaders and volunteers!

Your Service Results Since Inception

Participating Volunteers: 4457 (that's more people than the towns of Otley, Tracy, Bussey, Harvey, Columbia, Hamilton, Swan, Marysville, and Pleasantville COMBINED!)

Total Projects Completed: 788 (2+ /wk!)   
 
Hours Volunteered:  17,267 hrs (432 work weeks of service!)

Communities Impacted: 20
  
Families/Organizations Served: 408

 

 
In This Issue
Roofing-Attica
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2012 Results


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