CREW stands up and Makes A Difference on Make A Difference Day! Although the volunteers we had were prepared to repair roofs today, God sent rain and changed our plans.
3 of the 9 volunteers from East Lake United Methodist Church in Palm Harbour worked diligently in repairing a handicapped railing on a handicap ramp in Moorehaven, Florida. This ramp will make life better for an elderly disabled couple. East Lake drove from Palm Harbor over 3 hours one-way to do this. This is East Lake's 5th trip to our town to help with Hurricane Wilma Repairs.
Meanwhile the other 6 volunteers from East Lake United Methodist and 3 from Grace United Methodist in Cape Coral Florida worked replacing drywall, repairing electrical outlets, and repairing steps for a remarkable woman in Lake Port. This woman has been living in disaray since Wilma tore her trailer apart, yet it did not change her committment to "taking care of God's critters". This foster Mom and caretaker of injured wildlife and strays shared with me that God has been good to her and she returns the favor by taking care of stray critters in need whether they have 2 or 4 legs they still need love. She is an increible woman that was a pleasure to help get back on her feet.
That afternoon while the volunteers worked to finish their projects, our case manager Amanda volunteered and ran a booth at the Lake Port Community Festival in order to help the community raise money for a much needed afterschool program.
Later that night two of the volunteers from Grace United Methodist stopped by to help our executive director share the need at a Gospel Sing Fundraiser for CREW in Clewiston.
3 of the 9 volunteers from East Lake United Methodist Church in Palm Harbour worked diligently in repairing a handicapped railing on a handicap ramp in Moorehaven, Florida. This ramp will make life better for an elderly disabled couple. East Lake drove from Palm Harbor over 3 hours one-way to do this. This is East Lake's 5th trip to our town to help with Hurricane Wilma Repairs.
Meanwhile the other 6 volunteers from East Lake United Methodist and 3 from Grace United Methodist in Cape Coral Florida worked replacing drywall, repairing electrical outlets, and repairing steps for a remarkable woman in Lake Port. This woman has been living in disaray since Wilma tore her trailer apart, yet it did not change her committment to "taking care of God's critters". This foster Mom and caretaker of injured wildlife and strays shared with me that God has been good to her and she returns the favor by taking care of stray critters in need whether they have 2 or 4 legs they still need love. She is an increible woman that was a pleasure to help get back on her feet.
That afternoon while the volunteers worked to finish their projects, our case manager Amanda volunteered and ran a booth at the Lake Port Community Festival in order to help the community raise money for a much needed afterschool program.
Later that night two of the volunteers from Grace United Methodist stopped by to help our executive director share the need at a Gospel Sing Fundraiser for CREW in Clewiston. 
At the same time staff members from CREW were running a booth at the Clewiston Kid's Fest and passing out flyers and materials to help get the word out about CREW, recruit new local volunteers, and promote safe fun for the community!
