Updates have been made to the homes of individuals who have disabilities.
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC), Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC), and NOVEC HELPS completed beautification projects for the annual Day of Caring on October 10, according to a release from NOVEC.
“This partnership of working together to help others exemplifies two of the seven cooperative principles — Cooperation among Cooperatives and Concern for the Community,” CFC Chief Executive Officer Sheldon Petersen said in a release. “The Day of Caring is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers from our organizations to demonstrate our cooperative commitment to empowering local communities.”
Located in Manassas and Woodbridge, the homes are run by Choice. Respect. Independence. (CRi). The non-profit offers resources to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs, according to its website.
During the Day of Caring, the residences were power washed, painted and stained.
Members of CFC, NOVEC and NOVEC HELPS mowed the grass and added mulch to the garden beds, as well.
“We worked together inside and outside to make two CRi homes look bright and cheerful for people who truly needed our help on our Day of Caring,” NOVEC HELPS Executive Director Ashley Arnold said in a release. “The best reward for us was seeing the transformation of these houses. It’s amazing what cleaning, painting, and yard work can do.”
