The home of Opal Childs, 94, who is vision impaired and confined to a wheelchair, was made safe, warm, and dry through the Annual Rebuilding Together Work Day. Mrs. Childs has lived in her neighborhood for over 35 years and loves the neighborhood because she knows everyone and her church is located there. She has tried to do the much needed repairs herself. This is where RT stepped in to help Ms. Childs as one of the 38 work day homes selected. Mrs. Childs has a remarkable zest for life. Her advice is to do people right, be honest, and go to church. She has 4 grandchildren,7 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. The volunteer team that was assigned to Mrs. Davis's home was Our Lord's Community Church. The team painted the exterior/interior of the house, repaired the floors in the kitchen and bathroom, replaced cabinets, replaced doors, and installed grab bars. The improvements made possible through Rebuilding Together and Our Lord's Community Church have made Mrs. Childs home a safer place in which she can continue to age independently.
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