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Volunteers, Dust Off Your Hammers!
Repair Affair Date is Set

Even though a winter chill is still in the air, it's time once again to begin planning for the annual Knox County Repair Affair. Volunteers from around the area are dusting off their hammers in preparation for one of the areas largest community service events.

Sponsored by Union College, the 8th annual Knox County Repair Affair is scheduled for April 16, 2005. This one-day event combines volunteer muscle and energy from the Union College family and from the community to repair homes for individuals who are unable to make repairs for themselves.

Over 100 volunteers are expected to help repair 10 homes in the Knox County area. Past volunteers from the college, area churches, civic organizations, and teams have repaired roofs and floors, built wheelchair ramps and that's just to name a few of the needs met through Repair Affair.

If you or someone you know is in need of home repairs and needs our assistance, applications can be picked up at the Common Partners bulletin board located in the lobby of the Patridge Campus Center (student center) on campus. Volunteer applications are also available on the Common Partners bulletin board. Or, you may call Lisa Fugate at (606) 546-1361 for either application to be mailed to you.

Completed home repair applications must be received no later than March 4, 2005 and all applicants will be reviewed for eligibility. Repair recipients must verify a financial inability or physical disability that prohibits them from being able to make home repairs. A committee member will contact applicants in order to arrange a home visit. Volunteer applications are due March 7, 2005.

February 10, 2005

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